TMZ Sports published footage that sent shockwaves through football fandom. The video showed Grammy-winning rapper Bad Bunny sitting during a “God Bless America” performance at Yankee Stadium’s seventh-inning stretch. The song is traditionally sung to honor the nation, especially after 9/11.
While most of the crowd stood to sing “Stand beside her and guide her,” Bad Bunny was reportedly seated among friends during the Yankees’ 9–6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The image quickly went viral, and for many football fans already skeptical of the league’s direction, it became a breaking point.
“The NFL is ANTI-AMERICA. BOYCOTT. I have loved the sport of football all my life. But they have crossed a line in the last 5 years. The league is blatantly Anti-American and I will NOT watch another game.”
The @NFL is ANTI-AMERICA.
BOYCOTT.
I have loved the sport of football all my life. But they have crossed a line in the last 5 years. The league is blatantly Anti-American and I will NOT watch another game. https://t.co/cuzTBJo6CU
— kevincrull (@kevincrull) October 13, 2025
Fans Accuse the NFL of Turning Against American Values
The backlash was immediate. Within hours of the video’s release, #BoycottNFL began trending across X, as fans accused the league of abandoning patriotism by partnering with Bad Bunny for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Many called the move a “direct insult” to American values.
One fan said people should “Boycott the NFL out of pure patriot principle. The @NFL does not support American values.” Another posted, “It’s @NFL’s F** U to America because they hate Trump & are run by commies.”*
Others echoed the sentiment, with one claiming, “@NFL is anti-American and that’s all. Think of that next time you turn on football.”
Another furious user demanded a total media blackout: “There should be an absolute boycott of every TV in America when anti-American, low-talent lowlife Bad Bunny takes the stage. Punish the @NFL for doing this.”
Some even warned one user, “Bad Bunny is anti-America, so why would the @NFL have him for the halftime show? Would be a shame if ICE showed up, wouldn’t it?”The language underscores how deep the rift between the league and sections of its fan base has grown.
The optics damage a league recovering from years of cultural controversies, from national anthem protests to player conduct debates. As fan outrage spreads, the NFL faces growing pressure to clarify its position on patriotism and performance choices ahead of the Super Bowl LVIX halftime show.
The question now isn’t just about one artist’s actions; it’s whether the league can regain the trust of fans who now view it as “anti-America.”
