Super Bowl LIV’s halftime show scored big in terms of generating attention. Many were blown away by the elaborate, high energy performances turned in by Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, especially given their combined ages of 93, but it wasn’t without controversy.
Unfortunately, it was hard to miss the perceived political statements buzzed about on social media. J-Lo busted out the Puerto Rican flag to make a point about Puerto Rico being a part of the United States. Fans celebrated this as a middle finger to President Trump, of course.
Then there were the “Latin children in cages.”
The perception was that the field was covered with Latin children in cages to symbolize resistance toward Trump’s immigration policy. There is no confirmation that this was the motive, but it did leave that impression with some.
#SuperBowl halftime show saw @JLo with the Puerto Rican Flag whilst singing Born in the USA was a big F*ck Y@u to @realDonaldTrump as Puerto Rico is America
— Russ Wolf (@russwolf) February 3, 2020
I think this was one of the best parts of the show, the kids in cages, the American & Puerto Rican flags together, JLo singing Born in the USA & the lights in back that looked like a fence! Kuddos to Pepsi! pic.twitter.com/5NEpFoclmC
— Jeanette Hughes (@jeanetteh83) February 3, 2020
JLO with the Puerto Rican flag, brown kids in cages, singing in spanish…. trolling perfection pic.twitter.com/SwcPd0gaHv
— MD99💙🐏 (@mdeane08) February 3, 2020
when jlo had only the US flag showing and I was like “sweetie no” and then she opened it to show the puerto rican flag and I was like WHEEEW OKAY GOOD.
— sommer. ⁷ (@VeranoEnIngles_) February 3, 2020
WTF. Hey JLo the Puerto Rican flag didn’t give you all the rocks that you’ve got. Just sayin’
— T R L 54 (@tangi30) February 3, 2020
When JLO opened the flag to show the Puerto Rican flag 😭 ICONIC. Also let’s not forget trump hasn’t provided complete aid for the earthquakes in Puerto Rico 🗣🗣
— hello its me, tania (@tyls94) February 3, 2020
In pure entertainment terms, marks were high:
in a divided nation the one thing we can all agree on is J. Lo deserves an Oscar nom just for looking like this at 50 #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/x9qw4NgSFA
— shauna (@goldengateblond) February 3, 2020
If they want to finish the game another time and just let Shakira and J-Lo keep going you’ll get no argument out of me. #SuperBowl
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) February 3, 2020
On the other hand, there were those who objected to the decidedly un-family-friendly nature of the pole-dancing stars’ costumes and moves.
Classless, porn show.
— Vicki (@VickiMDonovan) February 3, 2020
So you enjoyed all the crotch shots. Figured as much
— Sandi (@Lilac1982) February 3, 2020
WRONG! It was way too sexual
— GaP3ach (@GP3ach) February 3, 2020
The big game was in Miami and the halftime extravaganza featured an appropriately multi-cultural flavor. Politics aside, the two Latina superstars went non-stop in their suggestive, intense dance numbers that left many viewers in a sweat.
They really shut it down!!!! Congrats on that amazing SuperBowl Halftime Show @shakira @JLo ??? ? ??
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) February 3, 2020
. @JLo and @shakira and all the special guests were so incredible!!! What a fun halftime show I danced and smiled the whole time. Such powerful sexy women!!!! On camera and off!!!!! Love you beautiful sexy talented women ?? #SuperBowlHalftimeShow #SuperBowl
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 3, 2020
Shakira and J Lo both did incredible in their performances in my opinion! But can we talk about how both of these women do not age whatsoever! I am captivated by there dancing and their stage performances. Wow!! Congratulations #SuperBowl
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) February 3, 2020
J-Lo is 50, Shakira is 43 and I just ate a burger, loaded tots, two wings and three pieces of sushi pic.twitter.com/cDz9WTJIRd
— Jeremy Layton (@JeremyLayt0n) February 3, 2020
The fact that the women on stage, with J-Lo at age 50 and Shakira at 43, were aggressively driving such a dynamic stage program, dancing and singing to the biggest live audience of the year, was impressive.
Shakira is 43 and JLo is 50. You can’t tell me they’re not the most impressive athletes in that stadium tonight, my god.
— Lindsay Gibbs (@linzsports) February 3, 2020
AND GAVE BIRTH TO TWINS. https://t.co/nodrBYDu9C
— Elahe Izadi (@ElaheIzadi) February 3, 2020
Can we discuss that Shakira is 43 and JLo is 50 and they absolutely DOMINATED?#HalftimeShow2020 #GrownWomenThangs pic.twitter.com/QvJyuFgFkZ
— Sweetz (@Sweetzness) February 3, 2020
Same, For like 12 hours!
— Kristen: Fiona Hill = American Hero (@maylonemom) February 3, 2020
AND GAVE BIRTH TO TWINS. https://t.co/nodrBYDu9C
— Elahe Izadi (@ElaheIzadi) February 3, 2020
Like neither one aged a day. Unreal.
— C Barrett (@CMBarrett76) February 3, 2020
ariana grande: god is a woman
jlo: jesus is a WOMAN#HalftimeShow2020pic.twitter.com/wJtgnpM0d1
— Vale (@lokalni_alkos) February 3, 2020
J-Lo’s 11-year-old daughter Emme Maribel Muñiz participated in two songs and she delivered a noteworthy vocal performance …
Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio weighed in with their opinions and left no doubt of where they stood on the matter …
Best Super Bowl half time show ever.
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) February 3, 2020
.@shakira & @JLo featuring BadBunny & J Balvin with an A+ #PepsiHalftime at #SuperBowlLIV
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 3, 2020
For better or for worse, untold numbers of children were watching the show …
My daughter doing an impression of @shakira ? This show was EVERYTHING!!!! ??? #HalftimeShow2020 pic.twitter.com/ZDMmWr2LxG
— Sam Flatt (@SamFlapp) February 3, 2020
Seeing a lot of tweets about the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow2020 Love it or hate it, I’ll tell you one thing…I’d love to have even just a tiny bit of the energy and ability #jlo #shakira have. I have trouble just getting out of bed in the morning ?
— Jill Taylor (@jilltaylor680) February 3, 2020
By the way, the final score of the game was Kansas City 31, San Francisco 20 … the first Super Bowl win for the Chiefs in 50 years.
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