The timeline has been heating up all week as fans geared up to tune into Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Between Chris Brown’s seemingly subtle reaction and ongoing chatter online, folks haven’t stopped debating who the Super Bowl should’ve booked or who should take the stage next year. Now, DJ Akademiks has sparked a fresh round of discourse after throwing his own nomination into the mix.
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DJ Akademiks Weighs In On The Halftime Conversation
DJ Akademiks took to X to share his thoughts on this year’s halftime show, praising the energy while also throwing shade at last year’s performance.
“This halftime show was fun.. had ppl vibing and dancing on some positive togetherness sht… last year Kendrick did a PSA for PDFS the whole performance .. sht was awkward and tone deaf. N**a we ain’t tryna hear dat sht.. we tryna get lit and turnt! Bad Bunny clears sorry!”
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He then shifted the conversation toward next year, officially throwing his own pick into the ring. “Next year I nominate NBA YOUNGBOY to perform. Roc Nation I have sent my official recommendation via email and courier mail. Thanks for yall consideration!!! YB 2027 SUPERBOWL!” Akademiks also showed love to Chris Brown as a potential headliner, calling him one of the best performers alive right now and saying organizers should book him while he’s still flipping across stages.
I agree next year let’s put on BRIS BREEZY! ngl ain’t nobody alive rn can perform like him rn. We gotta book him before he get too old to do triple backflips and Gabbie Douglas somersaults n shit. Chris put his heart into every performance. Usher was good. BREEZY da GOAT! pic.twitter.com/8YYUmF326l
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) February 9, 2026
Social Media Reacts
Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens to debate DJ Akademiks’ tweet. Many said they don’t think it will ever happen. Others added it better not happen before Chris Brown or Lil Wayne. Meanwhile, YoungBoy’s fans are already ready to buy tickets, sharing why they believe he’d deliver the perfect halftime show.
Instagram user @_pooh_215_ wrote. “Bring the slime im ready that definitely be the best superbowl ever rs make America slimy again”
Instagram user @kngmilly added, “I’m buying that ticket 💯”
While Instagram user @getmakyo wrote, “First time Akademics has said sum I agree with”
Instagram user @whodontluv_bucks wrote, “I just went to a halftime show where I didn’t understand one word I don’t need that sh** again”
Instagram user @1mblivin_ wrote, “Them grey folks would not let that happen let’s be real”
While Instagram user @sexytoocutee wrote, “Hmm not before Chris brown”
Instagram user @clipjunkie11 wrote, “I don’t think people understand that for the past 4-5 years all the teams been playing yb after they win”
Instagram user @povpadro added, “Record breaking halftime show hands down !!!
While Instagram user @loveetea_ wrote, “Him over wayne? Please stfu”
Reginae Carter And Joseline Hernadez Enter The Chat
While the internet continues to debate who should’ve performed at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Reginae Carter made it clear she’s over it. She took to her Instagram Story writing, “I’m so tired of y’all fighting about this Super Bowl show every year! Lolll.”
If y’all recall, last year’s debate centered around her father, Lil Wayne, after many fans felt he should’ve headlined, especially since the game took place in his hometown of New Orleans. Some even argued he should’ve been chosen over Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the internet, Joseline Hernandez chimed in after a fan tweeted that Bad Bunny should’ve brought her out during the show. Joseline replied, “That s**t would have been jumping.”
