During the recent Super Bowl halftime show featuring Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, a young boy who appeared on stage was mistakenly identified by social media users as Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam, age 5, and his father were previously detained by immigration officials in Minnesota and held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas. However, the child in the performance was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a 5-year-old child actor from Costa Mesa, California, as confirmed by his verified Instagram profile.
The sequence during the halftime show included Lincoln wearing a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack, watching Bad Bunny accept his Grammy for album of the year. Bad Bunny then approached Lincoln and handed him a Grammy-shaped object, symbolically linking the artist's success to the younger generation. Lincoln’s Instagram post from Monday described the moment as "an emotional, unforgettable day being cast as the young Benito — a symbolic moment where the future hands the past a Grammy." He further noted this as a reminder that it’s “never too early to dream big.”
Lincoln’s social media accounts include photos from the half-time show and moments from the day, as well as a childhood image of Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. In addition, Lincoln extended a message of support to Liam Conejo Ramos, expressing solidarity and a desire for peace and love in America, emphasizing the country’s foundation built by many hardworking immigrants.
On Sunday, Lincoln posted a video of his show appearance, captioning it as an unforgettable honor. Prior to the Super Bowl, he teased his role by sharing a post stating, "I booked a cool gig! Can’t wait to share it with you guys." This clarifies his active engagement as a child actor.
Liam and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, originally from Ecuador, were detained by immigration officers on January 20 in a Minneapolis suburb and transported to a detention center in Dilley, Texas. They were subsequently returned to Minneapolis on February 1 following a judicial order. Images of Liam surrounded by immigration officials brought attention and criticism regarding immigration enforcement policies.
Lincoln Fox Ramadan is of Egyptian and Argentinian descent, according to his acting profile and Instagram, with past work experience including modeling campaigns for retailers Walmart and Target. Bad Bunny himself has received six Grammy awards, including three during the 2026 ceremony when his Spanish-language album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" won album of the year — marking a historic achievement. Representatives for Bad Bunny did not respond to requests for comment on this matter.