Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Megyn Kelly Slams Super Bowl Choice: Obama and Jay-Z to Blame?

Kelly wondered Tuesday whether the selection of  Bad Bunny - 'who likes to dress in women's dresses and who hates the United States so much he won't come here because he's worried about ICE raiding his concert' - was 'an active middle finger to all of MAGA and the right-wing.'

THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW HAS GONE FULL-ON POLITICAL!

In a shocking move, the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show has been announced, and it's not exactly what you'd call "America-friendly." Megyn Kelly is sounding off on her SiriusXM show, calling out the organizers for choosing Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny to perform. But here's the thing: this isn't just about the music – it's a deliberate attempt to shove woke ideology down America's throat.

According to Kelly, the selection of Bad Bunny as the halftime performer is "an active middle finger" to all right-leaning Americans across the country. And we can see why she'd think that. Bad Bunny has been vocal about his disdain for the US and its deportation policies, even going so far as to cancel his tours in the country due to concerns over ICE raids.

The performance is set to feature Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny , who recently stopped touring in the US because of its deportations

But wait, it gets juicier! Podcaster Britt Mayer dropped a bombshell on Kelly's show, revealing that billionaire rapper Jay-Z runs the selection process through his company, Roc Nation. And let's just say, this is no coincidence. As Mayer so aptly put it, "They're just trying to shove woke ideology down America's throat in the platform of the Super Bowl."

Kelly was having none of it, quipping, "Yeah, I mean, who are we going to have next year? P. Diddy?" And let's be real, that's not exactly a far-fetched idea either. Jay-Z and Obama seem to have a lot of clout in the music industry, and their influence can't be ignored.

But it gets even better! Right-leaning influencer Will Witt took it a step further, saying, "I think it's more than a middle finger just to MAGA and conservatives in this country. I think it's a middle finger to what America is all about." And he's not alone in thinking that either. Many have pointed out the clear politicization of the Super Bowl halftime show, citing last year's performance by Kendrick Lamar as an example.

One of Kelly's guests pointed out that the selection process is partially overseen by Jay Z's Roc Nation, before claiming Bad Bunny's selection was an example of people 'trying to shove woke ideology down America's throat.' She added: 'Courtesy of Jay-Z and Obama'

Witt brought up how Kendrick Lamar's performance told a story of black Americans and their place within US history – but it was noticeably politically charged. And let's be real, that's not exactly what we want to see at the Super Bowl. We go there for entertainment, not to get lectured on social justice.

Kelly agrees with Witt, saying, "I wonder whether this is what we're going to get subjected to." And honestly, it sounds like a recipe for disaster. Bad Bunny's music video clip was played on Kelly's show, showing him in some rather... interesting attire. Yeah, let's just say it's not exactly the kind of thing you'd want to see at the Super Bowl.

But what really gets our goat is that Jay-Z and Obama seem to be pulling all the strings here. And with Bad Bunny's history of canceling tours due to ICE concerns, it's clear they're catering to a very specific audience – one that's more interested in virtue-signaling than actual entertainment.

Joining Kelly were conservative influencers Britt Mayer and Will Witt. The latter said of the singer being selected: 'I think it's more than a middle finger just to MAGA and conservatives in this country. I think it's a middle finger to what America is all about'

We can't help but wonder what other surprises are in store for us at next year's Super Bowl. Will P. Diddy be the halftime performer? And will we get another dose of Jay-Z and Obama's brand of politics-as-usual?

One thing is certain, though: with this kind of lineup, it sounds like the Super Bowl is going full-on woke. And honestly, who needs that kind of drama at a sporting event?

UPDATE: We're still trying to wrap our heads around the whole Jay-Z and Obama connection. But here's what we do know – Bad Bunny recently revealed in an interview with i-D why he stopped touring in the US: "There was the issue of, like, f**king ICE could be outside... And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about." Yeah, no kidding.

Kelly weighed in on this too, saying, "If that shows up at the Super Bowl, literally, the fans are going to get up and walk out." And honestly, we wouldn't blame them one bit. Who needs politics at the Super Bowl? Give us Roseanne singing the national anthem any day!

And speaking of P. Diddy, Kelly tweeted about his recent verdict in a sex trafficking case: "I'm disgusted by this verdict. This is f**king ridiculous... I just find it absolutely outrageous the amount of crime that this guy got away with." Yeah, we can see why she'd be upset.

So there you have it – the Super Bowl halftime show has officially gone woke. And honestly, who knows what's next?