Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst recently appeared to seem open to having his band playing at the Super Bowl, though he acknowledged in response to an Instagram poll that the band are ‘way too crazy’ to get booked. Many in the rock community have been in an uproar over Bad Bunny being picked for the Super Bowl halftime show, but one rocker supports the Puerto Rican singer. Disturbed frontman David Draiman recently made an unexpected statement of support for Bad Bunny.
The selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show sparked significant debate within the music community. Traditionally, the event features mainstream American pop and rock artists, so having a Latin trap and reggaeton artist headlining marked a notable cultural shift. Some critics questioned how well he fit the event based on genre and audience expectations, while others praised his inclusion as a milestone for Latin music representation on one of the world’s biggest stages.
David Draiman talks about Bad Bunny
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, he addressed the ongoing debate regarding the halftime show performer selection. Draiman offered a balanced perspective despite his personal preferences.
“I may prefer to have Metallica play the SuperBowl any day of the week and twice on Sunday,” Draiman said. “HOWEVER…there is no doubt that Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world and that he DESERVES his half time spot.”
I may prefer to have @Metallica play the @SuperBowl any day of the week and twice on Sunday 😉…
…HOWEVER
…there is no doubt that #BadBunny is one of the biggest artists in world and that he DESERVES his half time spot.
— David Draiman 🟦🎗️🇺🇸🇮🇱✡️☮️ (@davidmdraiman) October 5, 2025
Draiman’s acknowledgment of Bad Bunny’s fame and prominence indicates the Puerto Rican artist’s success in the music industry. Bad Bunny has repeatedly been the most-streamed artist on Spotify, amassing billions of streams across his albums and singles. His extensive international audience and influence have established him as a leading figure in Latin music, making his commercial dominance undeniable across all genres.
This controversy highlighted broader discussions about cultural diversity and the changing musical landscape of major events like the Super Bowl. Bad Bunny’s performance represented a departure from the historically rock and pop-dominated halftime shows. It signaled the NFL’s recognition of evolving musical tastes and the growing influence of Latin music in mainstream American culture.
Reactions from rock and metal artists to Bad Bunny’s halftime show have varied, reflecting different musical tastes and generational viewpoints within those genres. Some rock and metal musicians have expressed skepticism or disappointment over a non-rock artist headlining a traditionally rock and pop-focused event. Others, however, have acknowledged Bad Bunny’s artistry and the evolution of popular music. Draiman’s statement serves as a notable example of cross-genre recognition from the metal community, demonstrating respect for artistic achievement beyond stylistic preferences.
