Vanessa Bryant sends heartfelt shout-out to Bad Bunny recalling his Kobe Bryant tribute

The Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara sparked conversation long before kickoff. Bad Bunny’s appearance drew mixed reactions ahead of time as critics questioned whether a Spanish-language performance fit the NFL’s biggest stage.

However, following the performance, he turned the halftime show into one of the night’s most discussed moments.Vanessa Bryant made sure to share her reaction with a heartfelt gesture. Kobe Bryant’s widow reacted on her Instagram while sharing Bad Bunny’s previous tribute to Kobe. The post inherently reflected respect and support for the musician.

Vanessa Bryant gives a shout-out to Bad Bunny following his Super Bowl halftime performance

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, took the Super Bowl stage during the New England Patriots vs.

Seattle Seahawks matchup. The 31-year-old artist delivered a visually striking performance that leaned heavily into Puerto Rican culture. Despite the early controversy, the show generated buzz across social media, often rivaling discussion around the game itself.Vanessa Bryant, a proud Mexican and Latina, shared her reaction on Instagram. She posted a photo of the artist and wrote a single word that spoke volumes: “Felicidades”.

Vanessa Bryant shares Bad Bunny's Kobe Bryant tribute

Vanessa’s support also reopened memories of Bad Bunny’s tribute to Kobe Bryant following the Lakers legend’s death. The Puerto Rican singer honored Bryant through music, releasing the song “6 Rings” in tribute to the five-time NBA champion, his daughter Gianna, and their legacy.The track includes audio from Bryant’s historic 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors and closes with his final words to fans: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

And what can I say? Mamba out.” Bad Bunny sings, “Black Mamba forever. Forever we’ll remember you,” capturing grief and admiration in equal measure.After Bryant’s passing, Bad Bunny shared his personal connection in a heartfelt Instagram message: “I would’ve never imagined that this would pain me so much!,” he wrote in Spanish. “I still remember the first time I saw a basketball game, at age 7 with my dad, and it was a game of his genius, and since that day he became my favorite player forever!!”Vanessa has acknowledged these gestures over the years, recognizing the respect shown to her husband’s legacy.