When critics claimed Bad Bunny shouldn’t sing in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Slash fired back — and he didn’t hold back for a second. The Guns N’ Roses guitarist, known for his no-nonsense attitude and deep love for music, called the backlash “toxic,” “small-minded,” and “the exact opposite of what music stands for.”
In an interview that’s already making waves, Slash questioned why anyone would want to limit an artist’s freedom of expression on one of the world’s biggest stages. “When did music stop being about pure enjoyment?” he asked pointedly. “Real music doesn’t need translation. If it moves you, it matters.” His words struck a powerful chord with fans across the globe who believe that music is universal — a language that transcends borders, race, and nationality.
Slash’s defense comes as Bad Bunny prepares to bring his global star power to the Super Bowl halftime show, making history as one of the first artists to perform primarily in Spanish. While some critics argued that the performance should be “more American,” supporters were quick to remind everyone that America itself is multicultural — and music is meant to reflect that.
Fans and fellow artists flooded social media to applaud Slash’s comments, praising him for standing up for artistic freedom and cultural diversity. “Rock has always been about breaking barriers,” he added. “And if someone can’t handle a different language, that’s their problem, not music’s.”
With Slash’s fiery defense and Bad Bunny’s unstoppable momentum, this year’s Super Bowl halftime show is shaping up to be more than just a performance — it’s a statement that music belongs to everyone, no matter the language.
