Listen to the article
Social media users across multiple platforms were quick to misidentify a young boy featured in Bad Bunny’s electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance last Sunday, incorrectly claiming he was Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old who recently made headlines after being detained by immigration officials.
The child who appeared on stage was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a 5-year-old child actor from Costa Mesa, California, according to his verified Instagram profile and representatives.
During the performance, which was viewed by millions worldwide, Bad Bunny completed his song “NUEVAYoL” before cameras cut to Lincoln watching footage of the artist accepting his Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the recent ceremony. In what became one of the show’s most touching moments, Bad Bunny approached the child and handed him what appeared to be a Grammy trophy.
The confusion began almost immediately on social media platforms, where users mistakenly connected the performance to the recent immigration case that had captured national attention.
“An emotional, unforgettable day being cast as the young Benito — a symbolic moment where the future hands the past a Grammy,” Lincoln’s Instagram account posted the day after the performance. “A reminder that dreams come true and it’s never too early to dream big.” The post included behind-the-scenes photos from the Super Bowl and a childhood image of Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
In a thoughtful addition to his post, Lincoln acknowledged the case that had been mistakenly associated with him: “Sending love to Liam Ramos. We all deserve peace and love in America, a country built by and home to so many hard-working immigrants.”
Lincoln’s social media accounts confirm he had been preparing for this high-profile appearance. On January 31, he had posted cryptically, “I booked a cool gig! Can’t wait to share it with you guys,” giving no indication of the massive stage he would soon occupy.
According to his acting profile and social media accounts, Lincoln is half Egyptian and half Argentinian. His previous work includes modeling campaigns for major retailers including Walmart and Target.
The real Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, an Ecuadorian national, were detained by immigration officers in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20. The pair was transported to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Images showing immigration officers surrounding the young boy wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack sparked widespread criticism of immigration enforcement tactics.
Following a judge’s order, Liam and his father returned to Minneapolis on February 1, just days before the Super Bowl performance that would inadvertently link the child actor to this immigration case.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show came just a week after his historic Grammy win, where his album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” became the first Spanish-language album to capture the prestigious Album of the Year award. The Puerto Rican artist has now accumulated six Grammy Awards throughout his career, including three at this year’s ceremony.
The Super Bowl performance, featuring Lincoln in his role as a young Benito, served as a symbolic passing of the torch between generations, reinforcing Bad Bunny’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global superstardom.
Representatives for Bad Bunny did not respond to requests for comment about the performance or the subsequent confusion about the child’s identity.
Fact Checker
Verify the accuracy of this article using The Disinformation Commission analysis and real-time sources.
8 Comments
This highlights the need to be cautious about jumping to conclusions on social media. While the immigration case was an important issue, it had no direct connection to Bad Bunny’s performance. Good on the organizers for including a young actor in such a meaningful way.
While the mix-up around the child’s identity is understandable, I’m glad the facts have been set straight. It’s important to combat the spread of misinformation, especially when it overshadows the real story behind an event.
The mix-up around the identity of the child is understandable, but it’s good that the facts have been set straight. It’s a shame the real story got overshadowed, but at least Lincoln’s involvement can now be properly recognized.
This is a good reminder to always verify information before sharing it, especially on social media. It’s great that the details around Lincoln’s involvement have been clarified, and that the young actor got to be part of such an iconic moment.
Interesting fact check on the identity of the child featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance. It’s good to see the actual details clarified, as social media often spreads misinformation quickly. This was a touching moment in the show.
It’s unfortunate that the real story behind the child’s appearance got lost in the social media frenzy. But I’m glad the facts have been set straight, and that Lincoln’s participation in the performance is now properly recognized.
I’m glad the young actor Lincoln Fox Ramadan was able to be a part of such an iconic performance. It’s nice to see the next generation represented on that big stage. I wonder what the experience was like for him.
It’s unfortunate that the real story behind the child’s appearance was overshadowed by the incorrect claims on social media. Fact-checking is so important these days to combat the spread of misinformation. I hope Lincoln’s involvement gets the recognition it deserves.