The feud continues! Jake Paul explains his controversial Super Bowl statement involving Bad Bunny.

Jake Paul Promotes boxing match. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/JakePaul

Jake Paul clarified comment made during Super Bowl LX, this past Sunday (8). After calling Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen” and encouraging fans to turn off the television during the presentation, the influencer and boxer became the target of criticism, including from his brother, Logan Paul, and world champion Amanda Serrano. Faced with the negative repercussions, 'The Problem Child' decided to explain his position and adopted a different tone in new publications.

In response on X, formerly Twitter, Jake Paul He stated that his remarks had no relation to the artist's Puerto Rican origins and highlighted his affection for the territory. According to him, the criticism was directed at Bad Bunny's political positions and not at national identity. The American also reinforced that he opposes public figures who, in his view, criticize the United States while benefiting from the country.

"To clarify: I wasn't calling anyone a 'fake citizen' for being from Puerto Rico. I live in Puerto Rico and I love Puerto Rico. I have used my platform to support the country countless times and I always will."

But if you're publicly criticizing ICE, which is doing its job, and openly demonstrating hatred for the United States, I will speak out. Period. That's the same reason I criticized Hunter Hess.

If you benefit from a country and the platform it provides, but at the same time publicly disrespect it, that's what I mean by being a fake citizen. And I agree that love is more powerful than hate. Love America,” said 'The Problem Child'.

To clarify: I wasn't calling anyone a “fake citizen” because they're from Puerto Rico. I live in Puerto Rico, and I love Puerto Rico. I have used my platform to support Puerto Rico time and time again and will always do so.

But if you're publicly criticizing ICE who are doing…

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 9, 2026

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Jake Paul changes his tune about Bad Bunny.

After receiving criticism for his behavior at the Super Bowl and comments regarding the singer, the American boxer, in another post, adopted a lighter tone and surprised everyone by declaring that he "loves Bad Bunny".

"Guys, I love Bad Bunny, I don't know what happened on my Twitter last night... It's crazy!", said the wrestler.

Guys i love bad bunny idk what happened on my twitter last night ?? wtf

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 9, 2026