Following Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl LX halftime performance on February 8, 2026, a rumor circulated on social media claiming that the young boy who received a Grammy award from the Puerto Rican superstar was Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy recently detained by ICE. This sparked widespread debate and speculation, with many viewers initially interpreting the moment as a political statement related to Conejo Ramos's detention. However, these claims have been debunked.

The child featured in the halftime show was not Liam Conejo Ramos. It was 5-year-old actor Lincoln Fox. Fox even shared photos of the event on his Instagram, clarifying that he was portraying a younger version of Bad Bunny. An Instagram post by Fox read, "I'll remember this day forever! @badbunnypr - it was my truest honor," and included hashtags #youngbadbunny and #littlebadbunny. Representatives for both Bad Bunny and the Conejo Ramos family confirmed that the child was not Liam.

The confusion arose during Bad Bunny's performance when cameras focused on a family watching a clip of his Grammy acceptance speech. Bad Bunny then approached the family and handed the young boy a Grammy trophy. This touching moment led many to believe it was a symbolic nod to Liam Conejo Ramos, who was detained by ICE on January 20, 2026, while walking home from school with his father in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.

Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained as part of "Operation Metro Surge" and were held in a Texas detention center. The detention sparked outrage and protests across the country. Images of Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack went viral, becoming a symbol of immigration issues. A federal judge ordered their release on January 31, 2026, and they returned to Minnesota on February 1, 2026. The family had initially entered the U.S. in 2024 from Ecuador to request asylum, and their case remains pending.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a vibrant celebration of Latin culture and a tribute to Puerto Rico. He made history as the first Latino solo artist to headline the halftime show, performing primarily in Spanish. The performance included guest appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, and incorporated elements of Puerto Rican history and culture. The set design featured sugarcane fields, a traditional wedding, and other cultural references.

Bad Bunny also won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos", making history as the first Spanish-language album to win the award. During his acceptance speech, he made a powerful statement saying "ICE out," referring to the issues with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

While the child at the Super Bowl was not Liam Conejo Ramos, the moment sparked important conversations about immigration and the power of symbolic gestures.