Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
BBC World
February 13, 2026
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Bad Bunny has made history by soaring up the UK charts following his groundbreaking Super Bowl half-time performance and a recent Grammy win. The Puerto Rican artist's Spanish-language album *Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos)* skyrocketed 42 places to reach number two on the UK albums chart, just one spot behind Olivia Dean's *The Art of Loving*. This marks Bad Bunny's first entry into the UK top 10 album chart. His hit single *DtMF* also surged 39 spots to land in the number four position on the UK singles chart, his highest ranking yet.
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl performance, which was entirely in Spanish, showcased his music and celebrated Puerto Rican culture. The 14-minute set included hits like *DtMF*, *Tití Me Preguntó*, and *MONACO*, with guest appearances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, as well as cameos from Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba. Ending the show with a nod to "God bless America" while highlighting Central, South, and North American nations, Bad Bunny made a powerful cultural statement.
The artist's success continues to grow after winning Album of the Year at the Grammys for *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*, becoming the first artist to achieve this honor for an entirely Spanish record. He dedicated the award to immigrants chasing their dreams, adding emotional depth to his achievements. Meanwhile, Olivia Dean's album has claimed the title of the longest-running number one album by a British female in a decade, with seven non-consecutive weeks at the top.
The success of Bad Bunny and other artists reflects a growing global appetite for Latin music and culture. His rise to the UK charts underscores the increasing influence of Spanish-language music worldwide,
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Originally published on BBC World on 2/13/2026