ss When critics argued that Bad Bunny shouldn’t sing in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Slash clapped back without holding anything back. “When did music stop being about pure enjoyment?” he questioned. Calling the backlash “toxic” and “small-minded,” the Guns N’ Roses legend reminded everyone that real music doesn’t require translation. “If it moves you, it matters,” he said — proving once again that the heart of rock and roll beats beyond borders.

Slash Defends Bad Bunny’s Spanish Super Bowl Performance: “If It Moves You, It Matters”

When Bad Bunny took the stage at the Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show, his voice soared in Spanish, echoing through the stadium and into millions of homes around the world. For many, it was a moment of pride and celebration. But for some critics, it became a flashpoint — their narrow-minded complaints about language threatening to overshadow the music itself.

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That’s when Slash, the legendary guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, stepped in with the kind of truth only a rock icon can deliver.

“Music Is Emotion — Not Just Words”

In an interview backstage after the show, Slash shook his head at the controversy.

“When did music stop being about pure enjoyment?” he asked, his signature top hat casting a shadow over intense eyes. “Why should anyone be offended just because a song isn’t in English? That kind of thinking is toxic — and it doesn’t belong in music.”

A moment passed, and Slash continued, his voice growing softer but more passionate.

“I’ve played in countries where nobody speaks English, but they know every note. Music transcends language. It’s rhythm, it’s feeling, it’s heart. If you can’t enjoy a song just because it’s in Spanish, you’re missing the whole point of what music is supposed to make you feel.”

Standing Up for Art—and Artists

Slash’s words weren’t just a defense of Bad Bunny; they were a rallying cry for every artist who’s ever faced barriers because of language or culture. He praised Bad Bunny for his boldness and stage presence, calling the performance “a celebration of sound, culture, and unity.”

In a candid exchange with fellow musicians after the show, Slash joked,

“If Freddie Mercury could sing in opera, why can’t Bad Bunny sing in Spanish at the Super Bowl?”

The room erupted in laughter — but the message was clear: real musicians break barriers, not follow them.

Fans and Musicians Unite

As news of Slash’s statement spread, social media lit up with support. Fans from every corner of the globe posted messages like:

“Music is universal. Thank you, Slash, for saying what needed to be said.”
“Bad Bunny made us all feel something tonight. That’s what matters.”

Other artists chimed in, too. A country singer tweeted, “Slash is right. If it moves you, it matters. Let’s celebrate diversity, not fear it.”

The Heart of Rock and Roll Beats Beyond Borders

Slash ended his statement with a reminder that music is bigger than any language, any border, any critic:

“Whether it’s rock, country, rap, or reggaeton — if it moves you, it matters.”

In a world often divided by words, the Super Bowl stage became a place of unity — not just because of Bad Bunny’s Spanish lyrics, but because of the courage to sing them loud and proud. And with Slash standing in his corner, the message was clear:
Music is for everyone. Let it move you.