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Did country music legends refuse to perform Charlie Kirk tribute at 2026 Super Bowl?

From claims about ICE officials attending the event to Turning Point USA's "alternative" halftime show, Snopes has the facts.

by Nur Ibrahim, Sept. 29, 2025


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The NFL's decision to pick Bad Bunny as its 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer has prompted numerous rumors, ranging from claims about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials attending the event to the conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA sponsoring an "alternative" halftime show.

High-profile conservatives, including President Donald Trump, have condemned the NFL's choice for a headliner performer — in part, because of Bad Bunny's past criticism of ICE.

Numerous false stories are circulating about the upcoming halftime show — or the Super Bowl in general — including the claim that a group of country singers refused to perform a purported tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the event. Additionally, we debunked a false claim that Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid said he would refuse to attend the Super Bowl over that type of memorial.

Below are several claims we've investigated about the 2026 Super Bowl.


By Nur Ibrahim

Nur Nasreen Ibrahim is a reporter with experience working in television, international news coverage, fact checking, and creative writing.

Is Turning Point USA hosting alternative 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

Oct. 9, 2025

Rumors about a show hosted by the conservative nonprofit swirled after the NFL announced Bad Bun ...

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A Latino is pictured in front of large Coca-Cola jugs of soda.

Did Coca-Cola pull Super Bowl sponsorship over Bad Bunny halftime show?

Oct. 6, 2025

Coca-Cola hasn't even advertised in the event since 2020.

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Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski said ICE will be at Super Bowl for Bad Bunny halftime show

Oct. 3, 2025

The Puerto Rican singer will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.

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Two white men are pictured next to each other on top of a stadium.

Claim that Andy Reid refused to attend 2026 Super Bowl over Charlie Kirk tribute raises red flags

Oct. 1, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs coach allegedly said he would "not accept an event that tarnishes true pa ...

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Did country music legends refuse to perform Charlie Kirk tribute at 2026 Super Bowl?

Sept. 29, 2025

Facebook posts claimed Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson and George Strait were among the country music ...

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