By Trendsetter Tribune 
In a whirlwind 24-hour cycle of outrage and reconciliation, Jake Paul has officially “backtracked” from his viral Sunday call to boycott Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show. After labeling the Puerto Rican superstar a “fake American citizen,” the YouTuber-turned-boxer spent Monday morning, February 9, 2026, issuing a series of clarifications that culminated in him declaring himself the singer’s biggest fan.
The Boycott and the “Fake” Allegation
On Sunday afternoon, just hours before the Seattle Seahawks’ 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots, Paul urged his millions of followers to turn off the halftime show.
- The Quote: “Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”
- The “Community Note”: X (formerly Twitter) users quickly slapped a fact-check on the post, reminding Paul that Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since the Jones–Shafroth Act of 1917.
- The Irony: Critics were quick to point out that Paul and his brother, Logan Paul, have lived in Dorado, Puerto Rico, since 2021 to take advantage of tax incentives, making his “fake citizen” label toward a native Puerto Rican appear particularly hypocritical.
Monday Morning’s “Remorseful” Clarification
Following a halftime performance that featured Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin and ended with an emotional message of unity, Paul attempted to redefine his criteria for citizenship.
| Paul’s Argument | His Clarification |
| “Fake Citizen” | Claims he wasn’t attacking Bad Bunny’s legal status, but rather his “values” and criticism of ICE and U.S. immigration policy. |
| “Love Puerto Rico” | Insisted that because he lives on the island, he supports the people, but cannot support those who “disrespect” the country that gave them a platform. |
| The “Hacker” Defense? | By 10 a.m. ET, Paul posted: “Guys i love bad bunny idk what happened on my twitter last night?? wtf,” a common social media tactic used to distance oneself from controversial late-night posts. |
The Brotherly Dispute
The controversy also sparked a public rift between the Paul brothers. Logan Paul, a WWE star and fellow Puerto Rico resident, publicly disagreed with Jake’s initial post, writing: “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.”
A New Identity
As of Monday afternoon, Jake Paul’s X bio now reads “Benito #1 fan,” referring to Bad Bunny by his given name, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. Whether this is a sincere change of heart or a satirical attempt to troll his way out of a PR disaster remains a topic of debate among fans.