Low Key: After Calling Bad Bunny a “Fake American” — Twitter Lost It
Alrightyyy — so here’s the tea: days before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Jake Paul took to social media with a post urging his followers to boycott the show — and called Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen.” That line immediately sparked backlash online because Bad Bunny is Puerto Rican — which technically makes him a U.S. citizen — and **some people pointed out the irony given Jake also lives in Puerto Rico.
Hi Key:
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Jake claimed his issue wasn’t about Bad Bunny’s nationality, but about the singer’s political views, especially his past criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement (ICE). He said he couldn’t support someone he perceived as “openly hating America.”
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He even encouraged fans to turn off the halftime performance to show corporations they “don’t run the show.”
Low Key:
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Folks were not having it. Critics pointed out Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens — and Jake himself benefits from living there — so calling Bad Bunny a “fake American” didn’t land well online.
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Even Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, publicly disagreed, saying Puerto Ricans are Americans and that he supported celebrating Puerto Rican talent on such a huge stage.
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Other voices like Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano and public figures weighed in too, reaffirming pride in Bad Bunny’s heritage and pushing back against Jake’s wording.
Hi Key:
Jake later tried to clarify that his “fake” comment was about values — not citizenship — and even joked online like nothing happened.
Low Key:
The whole exchange became a meme-worthy moment, with people dragging him for misusing terms, missing the point of Puerto Rican identity, and getting roasted for how fast the internet responded.
