BUENOS AIRES — While the internet is still melting down over his “English-free” Super Bowl Halftime Show, Bad Bunny has already moved on to the next headline—and this one involves a very familiar face. On Thursday night, just days after leaving the Levi’s Stadium turf, the global superstar was spotted dining in the Argentine capital with his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Berlingeri.
The sighting fuels rumors that the pair, who split in 2022 after a five-year relationship, are rekindling their flame amidst a massive three-night concert run in Buenos Aires. But back in the States, the heat isn’t romantic—it’s political. Conservative activist Laura Loomer has launched a blistering attack on the artist, calling his performance a “grotesque humiliation ritual” and accusing the NFL of erasing American culture.
Buenos Aires Nights: The Ex Factor
Eyewitnesses caught the “King of Latin Trap” leaving a high-end steakhouse in Buenos Aires on February 12, flanked by bodyguards and sporting a low-profile dark hoodie. Following close behind was Berlingeri. The two slipped into the same waiting vehicle, sparking immediate speculation among fans who have tracked their on-again, off-again saga since 2017.
This wasn’t a random run-in. News 18 reported that Berlingeri was also present at the Super Bowl last week, watching from a VIP suite as Bad Bunny delivered one of the most polarizing halftime sets in recent memory. The timing aligns perfectly with his sold-out shows at the Campo Argentino de Polo on February 13, 14, and 15. For fans hoping for a Valentine’s Day reunion confirmation, the writing is on the wall.
The Loomer Backlash: “A Bunch of Foreign Flags”
While Benito enjoys the Argentine summer, Laura Loomer is keeping the Super Bowl controversy alive on X and her show, Loomer Unleashed. The activist tore into the performance, specifically targeting the creative decision to feature dancers dressed as crop workers and the finale’s procession of 20 international flags.
Loomer didn’t mince words, interpreting the backup dancers not as an artistic choice, but as a deliberate nod to “illegal alien crop workers.”
“White, European, American culture is being completely replaced and overrun by people who don’t speak English… The Super Bowl is supposed to be about America, but the @NFL turned it into a grotesque humiliation ritual.”
— Laura Loomer, via X
Her criticism hinged on the lack of English during the set. Bad Bunny, known for his refusal to cater to Anglophone expectations, performed his entire set in Spanish. For Loomer, this was a calculated insult. She slammed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as an “enabler of WOKE degeneracy” and demanded an apology for forcing Americans to “watch people who refuse to assimilate.”
The ICE Factor
The friction isn’t just about language; it’s about policy. Loomer’s rant touched on Bad Bunny’s vocal opposition to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The singer has frequently used his platform to criticize U.S. immigration policies, a stance that clearly didn’t sit well with the conservative pundit.
According to Loomer, the sight of foreign flags waving on America’s biggest stage was the final straw. “Bad Bunny decided that he was going to have a procession of twenty foreign flags instead of just waving the American flag,” she argued, framing the artistic direction as a direct disrespect to the host country.
What’s Next
Bad Bunny wraps up his Argentine tour dates this weekend, likely with Berlingeri by his side. Whether he addresses Loomer’s comments remains to be seen, though his history suggests he’s more likely to respond with a track than a tweet. Meanwhile, the NFL has remained silent on Loomer’s demands for an apology, likely content with the record-breaking viewership numbers the halftime show generated.
