The Mystery Child of Super Bowl LX: How Lincoln Fox Became a Viral Symbol
When Bad Bunny took the stage at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026, the world wasn’t just watching a halftime show—it was watching a moment of high-stakes political theater. For several hours, the internet was convinced that the “Grammy Boy” was Liam Conejo Ramos, the five-year-old at the center of the nation’s immigration debate.
However, we can now confirm the young performer was actually child actor Lincoln Fox.
The Viral Misunderstanding
The confusion stemmed from a striking visual parallel. In the performance, Fox was seen holding a Grammy award while wearing an outfit that many felt intentionally mirrored the viral photo of Liam Ramos—the boy famously photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack during his January ICE detention.
- The Actor’s Role: Lincoln Fox, 5, portrayed a “young Benito” (Bad Bunny’s younger self). Fox later shared his excitement on Instagram, posting: “I’ll remember this day forever! @badbunnypr — it was my truest honor.”
- The “Young Benito” Theory: While the world saw a political statement, Bad Bunny’s camp suggests the boy was meant to represent the artist’s own humble beginnings, specifically his childhood spent wearing a bunny costume.
Art vs. Reality: The Shadow of Liam Ramos
Even though the boy on stage was a professional actor, the ghost of Liam Ramos loomed large over the evening. Just a week prior at the 68th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny had sparked a firestorm by shouting “ICE out!” during his acceptance speech for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
| Aspect | The Performance (Lincoln Fox) | The Reality (Liam Ramos) |
| Location | Super Bowl LX, Santa Clara, CA | Released to Minnesota on Feb 1, 2026 |
| Significance | A symbolic “young Benito” | A viral face of the immigration debate |
| Outcome | Historic cultural performance | Released from Dilley detention center |
A Historic “Benito Bowl”
Whether intended as an allegory for Liam Ramos or a retrospective of his own life, Bad Bunny’s choice of Lincoln Fox as a central figure helped cement Super Bowl LX as the most politically discussed halftime show in history.
“His music is like art. You don’t have to totally understand it. It could just be something that’s beautiful.” — Lincoln Fox, speaking to the AP before the game.
By blending the story of his own rise with the current social climate, Bad Bunny used Fox to bridge the gap between his personal history and the collective struggle of many in the Latino community.
