WASHINGTON (TNND) — Controversy surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime performance only continues to grow nearly a week after the show. This week, Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., demanded a full Congressional investigation into the NFL & NBC, claiming the performance was inappropriate.
People like Bad Bunny, Raunchy Rabbit, you need to understand being here is a privilege. I understand you’re from Puerto Rico, but being here is a privilege and you have been successful because of the greatness of this nation, not because of this kind of crap,” Ogles said.
Rep. Mark Alford, R-Miss.,echoed Ogles, while appearing to suggest an investigation is already underway. Specifically noting the music star’s lyrics.
Rep. Mark Alford, R-Miss.,echoed Ogles, while appearing to suggest an investigation is already underway. Specifically noting the music star’s lyrics. (TNND)
We are still investigating this. There is a lot of information that has come out about the lyrics,” Alford told Real America’s Voice.
Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) also sent a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, demanding a probe into the broadcast, which he called “vulgar, indecent, and offensive.” Adding, “it’s time to get answers about what happened and why this was allowed to take place NOW.”
Citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter, ‘On The Money,’ a column in the New York Post reported Friday, the show has been scrutinized by the FCC for potential violations that prohibit indecent material and offensive language on public airwaves. “On The Money” reported that the FCC’s initial take is that the act and songs were scrubbed of lyrics that normally include references to sex acts and genitalia. If they hadn’t been censored, the lyrics would have violated FCC rules.
But both Ogles and Alford are pushing back, claiming the NFL’s choice of the Puerto Rican music star was more about expanding the game.
It should have been the American flag. It should have been saluting our patriots. But you’re a coward, because this was all about you trying to expand the NFL into Latin America and it should have been about us,” Ogles said. “They’re trying to attract more of a Latin America audience and this is what they deliver,” added Alford.Comment with Bubbles
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While Bad Bunny, the NFL & NBC have not yet commented on the calls for an investigation, Commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the league’s choice, highlighting Bad Bunny’s ability to unite people. ‘On The Money’ also reported that the FCC is shelving further scrutiny, barring any new evidence.
