Will Bad Bunny Bring Home the Bacon from His Super Bowl Gig?
The NFL's decision to book Latin rapper Bad Bunny for the upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show has sparked debate among fans, with some hailing it as a bold move and others expressing disdain for the league's choice. But what about the benjamins? Will Bad Bunny get paid for his performance?
According to CBS News, performers are entitled to a mandatory minimum fee of around $1,000 per day under labor contracts through the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. However, this doesn't necessarily translate to a hefty paycheck for Bad Bunny.
"We do not pay the artists," an NFL spokesperson told Forbes back in 2016. "We cover expenses and production costs." While the league does chip in for travel costs and other expenses, which could run into millions of dollars, it's unclear whether these costs will be passed on to Bad Bunny.
The reasoning behind the NFL's stance is that performing at the Super Bowl offers artists unparalleled exposure β their show is watched by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. This visibility can often offset the lack of upfront payment.
Bad Bunny, however, has already proven himself as a global superstar with multiple Grammy awards and chart-topping hits under his belt. His performance is likely to be one of the biggest of his career, making it a no-brainer for fans to tune in.
With the halftime show scheduled to take place between 8-8:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Super Bowl start time at 6:30 p.m., fans can expect an electrifying performance from Bad Bunny. While we may not know exactly how much he'll be paid, one thing is certain β his performance will be a spectacle to remember.
The NFL's decision to book Latin rapper Bad Bunny for the upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show has sparked debate among fans, with some hailing it as a bold move and others expressing disdain for the league's choice. But what about the benjamins? Will Bad Bunny get paid for his performance?
According to CBS News, performers are entitled to a mandatory minimum fee of around $1,000 per day under labor contracts through the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. However, this doesn't necessarily translate to a hefty paycheck for Bad Bunny.
"We do not pay the artists," an NFL spokesperson told Forbes back in 2016. "We cover expenses and production costs." While the league does chip in for travel costs and other expenses, which could run into millions of dollars, it's unclear whether these costs will be passed on to Bad Bunny.
The reasoning behind the NFL's stance is that performing at the Super Bowl offers artists unparalleled exposure β their show is watched by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. This visibility can often offset the lack of upfront payment.
Bad Bunny, however, has already proven himself as a global superstar with multiple Grammy awards and chart-topping hits under his belt. His performance is likely to be one of the biggest of his career, making it a no-brainer for fans to tune in.
With the halftime show scheduled to take place between 8-8:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Super Bowl start time at 6:30 p.m., fans can expect an electrifying performance from Bad Bunny. While we may not know exactly how much he'll be paid, one thing is certain β his performance will be a spectacle to remember.