Carlos Santana Shuts Down Fake Posts About Bad Bunny: “My Heart Is in Total Harmony With Him”

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Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is speaking out — and setting the record straight — after viral posts falsely claimed he slammed the NFL’s decision to have Bad Bunny headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show.

Over the weekend, several fake Facebook posts circulated alleging that Santana criticized Bad Bunny’s inclusion and even petitioned to replace him as performer — accusations that quickly spread across social media. Now, the 76-year-old music icon has released a powerful statement calling the rumors what they are: complete fiction.

“I congratulate and celebrate Bad Bunny’s success and his position right now with the world and with the Super Bowl,” Santana began. “I feel total oneness with what he’s doing because we are here to utilize art to complement and bring the world closer to harmony and oneness.”

He continued, addressing the divisive tone of recent online discourse:

“We’re living in a time of fear, division, separation, superiority, and inferiority. Fear is the flavor right now. Fear is what motivates ignorant people to put words in my mouth — saying that I didn’t want Bad Bunny to be represented at the Super Bowl. I never said that, nor would I ever.”

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Setting the Record Straight

According to the false posts, Santana had allegedly criticized Bad Bunny’s fashion choices — including his wearing of dresses — and was personally lobbying to headline the halftime show himself. The guitarist made it clear: none of it ever happened.

“Just to be clear, my heart is in total harmony with Bad Bunny,” Santana emphasized. “I celebrate his success, his triumph, and his phenomenal achievement. Anything other than that is coming from people’s ignorance.”

The Grammy-winning musician went on to reflect on what he called “a time when hostile forces love to create conflict, separation, and division.” He added:

“They want people to be miserable and to spend too much time in their minds. I spend a lot of time in my heart, and in my heart I celebrate Bad Bunny. I can’t stop playing his song ‘Monaco’ — there’s something really magical about it.”


A Message to the Rumor Mill

In his statement, Santana encouraged those behind the false claims to redirect their energy toward creativity rather than chaos.

“I invite the people starting these rumors to do something more creative with their energy,” he said.

Santana’s longtime manager, Michael Vrionis, also weighed in, confirming that the viral content appears to have been generated or amplified by AI-driven trolling accounts.

“Don’t rely on random or unverified posts,” Vrionis warned. “Even well-meaning outlets can get misled.”

The team has reportedly been working to take down fabricated images and quotes attributed to Santana, many of which appear designed to spark outrage or political debate.


Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Faces Backlash — and Buzz

Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show, set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, has already become one of the most talked-about events of the year.

While millions of fans have celebrated the Puerto Rican superstar’s historic achievement — he’ll be the first Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime stage solo — the decision has also drawn criticism from some right-wing groups.

Certain far-right commentators and political figures have attempted to frame Bad Bunny’s appearance as “un-American,” with reports of extremist groups even threatening to protest outside the stadium. Meanwhile, Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has announced a “counter-program” through Turning Point USA, called The All-American Halftime Show, set to air during the same broadcast window.

Through it all, Bad Bunny has remained unfazed. Hosting Saturday Night Live earlier this year, he quipped:

“You’ve got four months to learn Spanish before the Super Bowl.”


A Legend Defends Unity

For Santana — a lifelong advocate for peace, love, and cultural unity — the message couldn’t be clearer. His statement is less about defending himself and more about defending the idea that music should heal, not divide.

“We are here to bring the world closer to harmony,” he reminded fans.

And with that, Santana didn’t just silence the rumors — he turned them into a lesson in grace, truth, and compassion.