NFL's Roger Goodell says Bad Bunny understands Super Bowl platform after Grammys 'ICE out' speech

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Bad Bunny understands the Super Bowl stage is meant to unite people and backed the artist after his Grammys remarks. At the Grammys, Bad Bunny said “ICE out” and urged love during an acceptance speech ahead of his scheduled Super Bowl halftime appearance.

Roger Goodell addressed comments Bad Bunny made at the Grammys during his annual state of the league remarks on Feb. 2. Goodell said the NFL chose Bad Bunny partly because of his artistry and that the Super Bowl platform is meant to bring people together. The comments followed Bad Bunny’s Feb. 1 acceptance speech at the Grammys, where he said “ICE out” and spoke about love and unity. Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8. Key points: - Roger Goodell said Bad Bunny understands the platform and that it can be used to unite people. - At the Grammys, Bad Bunny said “ICE out” and urged love in an acceptance speech after winning awards. - Bad Bunny is set to perform the Super Bowl 60 halftime show on Feb. 8. - Some public figures and groups, including former President Donald Trump and Turning Point USA, have criticized the NFL’s choice and announced alternative events. Summary: Goodell’s remarks reaffirm the league’s support for Bad Bunny ahead of the scheduled halftime show and emphasize unity as the intended use of that platform. Public reaction includes criticism from some political figures and an announced competing halftime event. Undetermined at this time.