Elon Musk rumored to threaten $40 million Super Bowl deal over Bad Bunny halftime show — here’s what’s really happening

A viral claim that Elon Musk threatened to withdraw a $40 million Super Bowl sponsorship over Bad Bunny’s 2026 halftime performance has been debunked. Despite widespread social media speculation, fact-checkers and even Musk’s own AI, Grok, confirmed no such threat was made. Bad Bunny’s performance remains confirmed, highlighting the rapid spread of online misinformation.