The Benito Bowl is only a few days away, and the hype is real.
As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, fans are already speculating about possible surprise guests.
When the Puerto Rican superstar headlined Coachella in 2023, he filled his set with collaborators tied directly to his biggest songs — from Jhayco and Ñengo Flow to Jowell & Randy, Post Malone, and José Feliciano. And he's seen firsthand how powerful the Super Bowl stage can be: In 2020, he appeared as a guest during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, joining headliners Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at a pivotal moment in his global rise.
Now, in position to offer that same spotlight to others, his guest list is likely to be just as intentional. From Cardi B to Young Miko and longtime collaborators like Jhayco, several artists stand out as realistic contenders.
Here's who might appear alongside him.
Cardi B
If there's one guest who feels most likely, it's Cardi B. Their 2018 smash "I Like It" remains one of Bad Bunny’s biggest U.S. crossovers (and his first no. 1 in the U.S.), and her arrival would instantly electrify the stadium and social feeds. A Cardi cameo would underline the moment he fully broke into American pop and add undeniable star power to an already massive set.
As for fellow "I Like It" collaborator J Balvin, their rift has been well documented. Balvin has said that while they no longer talk, there's no bad blood between him and Benito — leaving the door technically open, if emotionally complicated.
That said, there’s also a strong case for Bad Bunny keeping English entirely out of his set. In doing so, he could turn the halftime show into a rare, unapologetic showcase of Spanish-language dominance.
Jhayco
Jhayco is one of Bad Bunny's most consistent creative partners and a major part of his biggest hits, including "DÁKITI," "Tarot," and "No Me Conoce." He also appeared both weekends for Bad Bunny's Coachella set.
That loyalty matters. If "DÁKITI" makes the setlist, Jhayco is the natural co-star (though recent legal issues could complicate a potential appearance).
Young Miko
Bringing out Young Miko would signal investment in Puerto Rico's next generation. As one of the most visible queer voices in Latin pop right now, she represents the future of the scene Bad Bunny has consistently supported. A cameo from Young Miko would position him as both superstar in the know and cultural bridge.
Los Pleneros de la Cresta
If Bad Bunny wants to make his strongest cultural statement, this is it. The group's appearance on "CAFé CON RON" brings plena — Afro–Puerto Rican street music rooted in protest and community — to the mainstream.
On the Super Bowl stage, their presence would highlight the people of Puerto Rico and the island's rich culture.
Jowell & Randy
"Safaera" doesn’t work without Jowell & Randy. As veterans of reggaetón's golden era, they bring history, credibility, and pure chaos. Their return — like at Coachella — would reinforce Bad Bunny’s connection to the genre's foundations.
Ricky Martin
A Ricky Martin appearance would connect Bad Bunny's generation to Puerto Rico's first wave of global pop exports: the late-'90s and early-2000s Latin artists who first dominated U.S. charts and mainstream media. If paired with "Caro," the collaboration could double as a statement about self-expression across generations.
More than nostalgia, it would read as a recognition of shared history: one artist who helped open the door, and another who blew it wide open.
Marc Anthony
If Bad Bunny wants to tap into an even deeper well of Latin music history, Marc Anthony would be a powerful choice. As one of the most influential salsa artists of the past three decades, Anthony represents a lineage that predates reggaetón's global takeover and helped establish Latin music as a commercial force in the U.S.
Last year, Bad Bunny wrapped his history-making residency at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, better known as El Choli, alongside the salsa legend. A Super Bowl cameo from Anthony would bridge generations and genres: salsa and reggaetón, old-school romanticism and modern swagger, tradition and reinvention. Together, they'd carry the spirit of the island from San Juan to the U.S.'s biggest broadcast.
Rosalía
Bad Bunny and Spanish artist Rosalía have risen on parallel, seismic trajectories. As two of the most influential Spanish-language artists of the past decade, they've grown alongside each other. When Bad Bunny made his Saturday Night Live debut in 2021, he invited Rosalía to share the moment with him with a sultry, atmosheric rendition of "La Noche de Anoche."
Together, they occupy a creative space where Spanish-language pop, art-pop, and experimental sounds overlap, and their chemistry makes that overlap feel effortless.
Karol G
Karol G and Bad Bunny share a history that predates their current superstar status, dating back to early collaborations like "Ahora Me Llama." Since then, both have grown into global forces — she as one of Latin pop's most dominant crossover stars, he as its most influential architect.
A Karol G appearance would also reinforce Bad Bunny's long-standing commitment to elevating women in a genre that has often sidelined them. On the Super Bowl stage, the pairing would feel less like a throwback and more like a full-circle moment: two artists who came up together, now meeting again at the peak of their reach.
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