Eric Dickerson Fires Back: “If You Don’t Love America, Don’t Perform Here” — NFL Legend Sends a Message to Bad BunnyBy Kandiss Edwards | Conservative View Magazine
Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson isn’t mincing words when it comes to patriotism — especially when it involves America’s biggest stage, the Super Bowl. The former Los Angeles Rams star made headlines after speaking out against Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper slated to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
In an interview with TMZ, Dickerson made his stance crystal clear: if you’re not proud of the United States, you shouldn’t be performing for it.
“I’m from the U.S. I love my country. And if you don’t like the United States, just get your ass out of here and don’t come over here,” Dickerson said bluntly. “If Bad Bunny said something about the U.S., don’t come here and perform. Stay in your country.”
While Puerto Rico is technically a U.S. territory — and its citizens are American — Dickerson wasn’t swayed. To him, there’s a difference between merely holding citizenship and embracing American pride.
“I know Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. But it’s not the U.S. That’s the way I look at it. That’s the way I feel,” he added.
The controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s performance has been building for months. Critics have pointed to his decision not to tour the mainland U.S. in support of his latest album, opting instead for a residency in Puerto Rico. Many saw that as a snub to his American fans — and a statement on his views toward the country.
Bad Bunny, however, has insisted otherwise. In a previous interview with I‑D Magazine, the Latin superstar said his choice was not out of hate but concern for his fans’ safety, citing fears about ICE activity around his shows.
“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate,” he said. “But there was the issue of — like, f***ing ICE could be outside [my concert]. And it’s something that we were very concerned about.”
Still, Dickerson’s comments tap into a growing sentiment among Americans who believe patriotism shouldn’t be optional — especially for those who profit from the nation’s spotlight.
While some critics point out that Bad Bunny’s music is performed mostly in Spanish, others argue that language isn’t the issue — love of country is.
As for the millions tuning in to the Super Bowl next year, one thing’s for sure: the halftime show will now carry more than just a beat — it’ll carry a debate about what it truly means to perform for America.
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