Those tree performers reportedly spent eight days preparing and then worked through Game Day itself, meaning they were on-site for a total of 70 hours.
According to Darren Rovell of CLLCT Media, the workers were paid $18.70 per hour. With 70 hours total logged across eight days of rehearsals plus game day, their combined pay amounted to $1,309.
The 14-minute halftime set showcased Puerto Rican pride with several cameos, including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and brief appearances by Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba. Bad Bunny, 31, became the first artist to perform an entire Super Bowl halftime in Spanish, following a year in which he was Spotify’s most-streamed artist worldwide.
The behind-the-scenes revelation underscores the scale and labor involved in modern big-stage productions, illustrating how non-star performers and elaborate design elements contribute to a high-profile NFL spectacle.
