Influencer and boxer Jake Paul generated a strong controversy on social media during the recent Super Bowl 60 halftime show. Through his account on X, the content creator urged his followers to boycott Bad Bunny's performance Bunny.

The main reason for his annoyance lies in the political stance and national identity of the Puerto Rican artist.

“Turning off the halftime show on purpose,” Jake Paul wrote on his official X profile this past Sunday.

The boxer sought to mobilize his audience to send a direct message to large corporations about their content decisions.

“A fake American citizen acting like he publicly hates America. I can’t support that,” the now-athlete stated.

The conflict over tax benefits in Puerto Rico

The tension between the Paul brothers and the singer is not new and has roots in their residence on the island of Puerto Rico.

Jake Paul and his brother Logan moved to the Caribbean territory in 2021 to take advantage of various tax incentives. Logan Paul had previously called the singer a hypocrite for criticizing programs from which he allegedly benefits privately. This dispute intensified after the performance of the song "El Apagon," where the artist denounced the displacement of locals by wealthy foreigners. For Jake Paul, the musician's criticism of American institutions contrasts with his participation in massive events in this country. The influencer maintains that one cannot reject the system while being part of its largest commercial platforms. Positions on ICE and criticism of other celebrities. In addition to his comments against Bad Bunny, Jake Paul has maintained a firm stance in defense of immigration authorities.He recently stated on his social media that those who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shouldn't use emergency services. "If you don't respect law enforcement officers, you shouldn't depend on them," the boxer stated in one of his posts. Singer Billie Eilish was also the target of Jake Paul's comments after her remarks at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Paul referred to her in a mocking manner and questioned her personal safety in relation to her criticism of law enforcement. With these statements, the boxer reaffirms his direct confrontation with the most influential figures in the current music industry.

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