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Chris Brown sparked debate after he weighed in on Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance.
Shortly after El Conejo Malo stepped off the field on Sunday night, February 8, the R&B singer took to his Instagram Story to share his feedback. Breezy kept it brief as he told his 143 million followers how he really felt about the performance. Chris Brown has never had the opportunity to headline the halftime show, but it's clear that he wants the job.
"I think its safe to say... they need me!" Brown wrote with a smirking emoji.
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Fans were quick to react to Brown's thoughts on the performance. Some fans agreed that Brown could easily deliver multiple hits within a 10-12 minute timeframe on the world's biggest stage. However, others alleged that Brown couldn't tell a story the way Bad Bunny or even Kendrick Lamar did during their sets. They also mentioned his criminal past would be a PR nightmare for the NFL.
"Chris Brown, beyond being a PR nightmare, could not possibly display the level of storytelling in a performance that Kendrick and Bad Bunny did," one X user said. "Gotta let that go."
Some even criticized the "It Depends" singer for not reading the room regarding Bad Bunny's moment. Bad Bunny used his performance to shine a light on Puerto Rico's culture, the issues it's faced in recent years, and the stereotypes that Latin people face daily. One fan highlighted that Brown wouldn't be able to do that.
"Chris Brown’s biggest problem is that he can never read the room," one X user wrote. I think he would absolutely body a half time show but you gotta let the people champion you. Bad timing on his part even with it being in the moment."
The Super Bowl has uplifted other R&B acts in the past, including Usher, Rihanna, Beyoncé and more. Coco Jones, who won a Grammy in 2024, was selected to perform "Lift Every Voice & Sing" at this year's show. She used her set to pay homage to the greatest National Anthem singer to ever touch the mic, Whitney Houston.