# Rico

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show sparked widespread debate about Puerto Rico's status and cultural identity, with strong opinions expressed on both sides regarding its representation and relationship with the US. Social media is buzzing with discussions about the performance's symbolism and its implications for Puerto Ricans.

### About Rico
Rico is a multifaceted topic encompassing military operations, legal proceedings, and sports news, with a significant focus on Puerto Rico.  

### Insights
- rico mentions hit 56.1K which is 296% higher than it's daily average.
- rico creators hit 40.1K which is 300% higher than it's daily average.
- rico engagements is up 202.67% from the previous week.
- rico posts created is up 92.85% from the previous [--] months.
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rico/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [-----------] +203%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -25%  
[--] Months: [--------------] +80%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +75%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-03-15  

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### Mentions: [------] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rico/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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### Creators: [------] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rico/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Rico in the last [--] hours which is up 17% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2026-02-10  
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### Sentiment: 59%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:rico/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/rico/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 59%  
Daily Average: 68%  
[--] Week: 58% -27%  
[--] Month: 56% -22%  
[--] Months: 56% -11%  
[--] Year: 56% +14%  
1-Year High: 90% on 2025-12-15  
1-Year Low: 35% on 2025-07-21  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Military Operations in Puerto Rico: (40%) Posts detailing US military aircraft and personnel movements in and around Puerto Rico, often linked to regional security operations or exercises.
- Sports and Entertainment in Puerto Rico: (20%) Discussions and news related to sports figures, athletes, and entertainment events with connections to Puerto Rico.
- Legal Proceedings and RICO Cases: (15%) Mentions of RICO charges and legal cases, including those involving gangs, corporate fraud, and political figures.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Rico Verhoeven Fight Negotiations: (10%) Discussions about potential fights involving kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, particularly his reported refusal to fight Derrick Lewis in the UFC.
- Economic and Political Commentary on Puerto Rico: (10%) Posts discussing Puerto Rico's economic status, political future, and comparisons to other regions.
  

### Top Rico News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Red Sox manager Alex Cora fullof praise for Bad Bunnys halftime show "It was amazing. The guy was freaking outstanding" said Cora who is a proud native of Puerto Rico and spends his offseasons there"  
[News Link](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/09/sports/alex-cora-bad-bunny-halftime-show/) [@BostonGlobe](/creator/x/BostonGlobe) 2026-02-10T09:55Z 750.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Governor of Puerto Rico sacks two more emergency officials after warehouse of disaster aid in found Daily Mail Online Puerto Rico"  
[News Link](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7905675/2-Puerto-Rico-officials-fired-warehouse-break-in.html) [@DailyMail](/creator/x/DailyMail) 2026-02-09T22:13Z 2.8M followers, [---] engagements


"Jake Paul Under Investigation By Feds in Puerto Rico For Riding Golf Cart on Protected Beach In a now-deleted video Paul can be seen illegally cruising around a beach. He is now being investigated by Puerto Ricos Department of Natural and Environmental Resources"  
[News Link](https://www.thedailybeast.com/jake-paul-under-investigation-by-feds-in-puerto-rico-for-riding-golf-cart-on-protected-beach/) [@thedailybeast](/creator/x/thedailybeast) 2026-02-09T20:20Z 1.3M followers, [----] engagements


"Jake Paul backtracks off Bad Bunny halftime show Puerto Rico criticism"  
[News Link](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super-bowl/2026/02/09/jake-paul-bad-bunny-puerto-rico-super-bowl-halftime-show/88587787007/) [@USATODAY](/creator/x/USATODAY) 2026-02-09T19:40Z 5.1M followers, 11.7K engagements



### Top Rico Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"It's not accurate to say that Puerto Rico has no value to us. It actually has negative value. We support it with our tax dollars. It does basically nothing for us in return. A total parasitic relationship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MattWalshBlog/status/2021216738038173954) [@MattWalshBlog](/creator/x/MattWalshBlog) 2026-02-10T13:36Z 4M followers, 346.8K engagements


"The most revealing part of the half time show was the "we accept EBT" sign. Welfare is such a huge part of Hispanic culture that they included it in the performance. And they're right. Half of the households in Puerto Rico are on welfare. HALF. Total insanity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MattWalshBlog/status/2021216423251456375) [@MattWalshBlog](/creator/x/MattWalshBlog) 2026-02-10T13:35Z 4M followers, 687.5K engagements


"Puerto Rico: - Owned by USA since [----]. - [--] m people - No representation in Congress. No voting rights for USA president. - Referred to by supporters of the USA president as a floating island of garbage. - Scorned for speaking own language. Greenland does not want this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RasmusJarlov/status/2021177849386795208) [@RasmusJarlov](/creator/x/RasmusJarlov) 2026-02-10T11:02Z 76.6K followers, 1.1M engagements


"What an honor to be part of such an extraordinary moment in history 🙏🏽 La casita - lets gooooo 💃🏽❤🔥 Joy you could feel. Pride you could see. A beautiful love letter to Puerto Rico - and to all of America. Yesterday was bigger than a performance. It was Dignity. Inclusion. Unity. Representation. And Love. Benito Bad Bunny tells stories rooted in his culture his people and his truth - and yesterday those stories were centered on one of the biggest stages in the world. Watching him honor the diversity of our community gave me full body chills and was so emotional. Some of the most"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaalba/video/7605125569247808799) [@jessicaalba](/creator/tiktok/jessicaalba) 2026-02-10T06:52Z 9.6M followers, 15M engagements

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