Jason Whitlock has produced one of his wildest rants yet, slamming the NFL for airing 'gay commercials' and questioning the intention behind Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
11:11 ET, 16 Oct 2025Updated 11:11 ET, 16 Oct 2025
Jason Whitlock has called out the NFL for selecting Bad Bunny and running 'gay commercials'
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Jason Whitlock has called out the NFL for selecting Bad Bunny and running 'gay commercials'(Image: @JasonWhitlock / @BlazeTV YouTube)
Former ESPN columnist Jason Whitlock has wildly claimed that Bad Bunny was picked to perform the Super Bowl Halftime Show so that the NFL can continue to promote 'gay' commercials and messages.
Bad Bunny was announced as the headline act on Sept. 28, ending speculation that Taylor Swift could perform in San Francisco. The announcement has been met with differing opinions, but President Donald Trump believes it's "absolutely ridiculous" that he's been selected.
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Trump also claimed he's "never heard" of the artist, but Whitlock has gone further with his assessment. The former ESPN and FOX columnist has called out the NFL for airing 'gay commercials' and believes that selecting Bad Bunny is part of their advertising.
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Bad Bunny self-identifies as heterosexual, but has become an icon within the LGBTQ community for his fluid approach to gender expression and overall support. The Puerto Rican rapper is one of the most popular artists in the world, averaging 47.9 million daily streams.
However, Whitlock went on a bizarre rant on his BlazeTV and YouTube show, slamming the NFL for its commercials and linking Bad Bunny into the equation. His video was titled 'NFL Commercials More Gay Than Bad Bunny.'
"What’s up with all the gay commercials during NFL games?" Whitlock said. "What are we doing? And you’re wondering why the NFL has booked Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime.
Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world
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Bad Bunny is one of the most popular artists in the world(Image: Getty Images)
"This promotion of gender fluidity, this promotion of the LGBTQIA+ silent P crowd. It’s all over their advertising. What are we doing? And it’s clear as day what we’re doing.
"They want fathers and sons, fathers and children sitting on the couch, sitting in the living room, sitting in their man caves, watching football with their sons. And they want the sons and daughters to ask, 'What’s that?'
"They want that question. They’re trying to force that conversation on all parents and all kids. And they’re going to promote that at the Super Bowl with this Bad Bunny gimmick.
"Can we just watch football without getting the gay thing shoved down our throat? Could we just watch football without the sexual stuff shoved down our throat? It’s unnecessary, and it’s intentional."
Bad Bunny has been met with support and criticism since the Super Bowl announcement
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Bad Bunny has been met with support and criticism since the Super Bowl announcement(Image: Getty)
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Since the announcement, Bad Bunny's streams have surged, and many fans are delighted that he will perform at the Super Bowl. Bad Bunny recently skipped U.S. cities on his world tour, citing concerns over ICE and immigration policies as the reason for his decision to avoid performing in the nation.
Though Trump claims not to know who Bad Bunny is, the rapper has been highly critical of him. In a recent interview with Newsmax's Greg Kelly, Trump slammed the NFL for the Super Bowl announcement.
"I've never heard of him. I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it — it’s, like, crazy," Trump said. "They blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous."