Devin Booker Raises Eyebrows Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show Response

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Devin Booker is keeping his head in the game.

Just a week after Bad Bunny played the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026, Phoenix Suns guard revealed he wasn’t really paying attention during the performance – he had other things on his mind.

Devin admitted to reporters after the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on February 15th that he hadn’t watched it.

Some social media users noticed that both Devin Booker and Bad Bunny had previously dated Kendall Jenner, and suggested this past relationship might be why Booker didn’t publicly support Bad Bunny’s new music.

As a longtime fan, I remember things being a little complicated with Devin and Kendall – they were on and off between 2020 and 2022. Then, I was really surprised to see Kendall linked to Bad Bunny – his real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, by the way – from 2023 to 2024. It was a pretty big shift!

Fans think Bad Bunny subtly referenced Kendall Jenner’s ex, Devin Booker, in his 2023 song “Coco Chanel.” Lyrics about Puerto Rico being hotter than Phoenix, and “she knows it,” are believed to be a dig at Booker, who plays basketball for the Phoenix Suns.

However, Kendall and Devin have been seen together several times since then, including a Valentine’s Day ski trip to Aspen, Colorado last year.

Recently, the two had a playful conversation after the 818 Tequila founder starred in a Super Bowl commercial for Fanatics, revealing she was predicting a win for the New England Patriots over the Seattle Seahawks.

But Devin disagreed, playfully commenting on the January 29th Instagram post with a blushing emoji, “I’m willing to bet a million that the Seahawks win a championship before you do!”

Kendall playfully teased the NBA player about his recent injury, simply asking, “How’s the ankle?”

Devin, however, got the last laugh with a steamy response, adding back, “Come rub it.”

Read on to look back at Kendall’s dating history through the years. 

When asked about her relationship with Harry Styles after they were seen having dinner together in West Hollywood in November 2013, Kendall Jenner told Giuliana Rancic, “We’re just friends. He’s a nice guy.”

Okay, so after they were spotted together in New York and London, even Brody Jenner started wondering if Kendall was the one calling the shots! I mean, it was so obvious to me, but to see him acknowledge it? Amazing. It felt like she was totally in control of the whole situation, and I was living for it!

He told the New York Daily News that December he was confident she was enjoying herself with him. He added that she’s very sensible and mature, but they’re both still quite young.

Kendall and Harry, who first connected as teenagers, remained in touch and continued to meet up over the years. They were spotted together on several occasions, including a romantic yacht trip in 2016, and continued to be seen together in 2018 and 2020.

Even if nothing romantic developed, the pair were sure to remain friends. There was speculation about a possible relationship as recently as 2022, after Harry ended his relationship with Olivia Wilde.

According to a source who spoke with TopMob News, she and Harry have always been just friends. They’ve stayed in touch and maintained a friendly relationship over the years.

Although Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber never actually dated, they spent enough time together that rumors about a romantic connection circulated.

Enough so that it was brought up during a Nightline interview Kendall gave in 2014.

You know, I’ve known Justin for years – he’s practically family! People are always quick to jump to conclusions, but honestly, the rumors just aren’t true. It’s amazing how much people assume without knowing the full story.

Kendall and Hailey Bieber have been close friends for a long time. Kendall often hangs out with Hailey and her husband, whether it’s going on double dates when she’s with someone or just spending time with them as friends.

In August 2015, shortly after ending a relationship, Nick Jonas was reportedly dating Kendall Jenner. His brother, Joe Jonas, and Joe’s girlfriend at the time, Gigi Hadid, were said to have introduced them.

But they weren’t on the level of dating, according to Nick.

He told TopMob News that Kendall is wonderful, and since she’s close with Gigi and Gigi is dating Joe, they often find themselves in the same places and enjoy hanging out together.

In 2016, rumors circulated that Jordan Clarkson, who was with the Los Angeles Lakers at the time, had a romantic connection with Kendall Jenner around the Fourth of July. They appeared to still be on good terms in November, once the basketball season had begun.

Jordan attended Kendall’s lavish 21st birthday party, but they didn’t become anything more than acquaintances.

Also on Kendall’s radar at the time, at least as a cool guy to hang out with, was A$AP Rocky.

He seemed to be waiting for Rihanna to be interested in him, but he enjoyed spending time with Kendall Jenner in 2016 and 2017. They went on dates, partied in cities like Miami and New York, attended Coachella together, and even posed for Kylie Jenner’s famous Met Gala selfie.

Starting in August 2017, Kendall Jenner was frequently seen with Blake Griffin, then a player for the L.A. Clippers. She also attended several of his games while sitting courtside.

Honestly, with Blake, it always felt more like a fun connection than the start of something really serious. And then, when he was traded to the Pistons in 2018, that pretty much ended things for us. It was sad, but it just wasn’t meant to be with the distance and his career taking off in a new city.

Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner started dating in the spring of 2018, and they made an effort to see each other whenever their schedules allowed, even though Simmons was playing basketball in Philadelphia at the time. Interestingly, as of 2025, he now plays for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Okay, so this is a fun little story! Back in spring of 2019, I heard that Kendall was juggling a photo shoot for Australian Vogue with watching a 76ers game. But it gets even better – she actually FaceTimed Ben Simmons, who’s from Melbourne, to show him her copy of his recent GQ Australia cover. Talk about a sweet, supportive moment! It really highlights how they connected over their work and each other’s successes.

I cherish my close relationships and friendships, and I prefer to keep them private,” the model explained to Australian Vogue. “I’m still young, and I don’t think relationships are always straightforward at this point in my life.

I remember hearing that Kendall and her then-partner had actually broken up by the first Monday in May of 2019 – which, of course, is when the Met Gala happens. Apparently, Kendall realized her incredibly busy work schedule would just make things too difficult for the relationship to continue, and they parted ways on good terms. It was sad, but seemed like the right decision for both of them given her life.

In an interview with Australian Vogue, she shared that everyone finds their own way in life, and it’s okay to make mistakes in your twenties as you learn and grow.

By 2019, people online had noticed a trend. A fan created a meme listing NBA players Kendall Jenner had dated, featuring photos of Jordan Clarkson, Ben Simmons, Blake Griffin, Kyle Kuzma (who was then playing for the Lakers), and D’Angelo Russell.

“This is a playoff team lmao,” the fan wrote.

Then it was Kendall with the dunk: She reposted, adding, “2 out of 5 accurate, thanks.”

Kendall Jenner and basketball player Devin Booker were in a relationship for nearly two years, beginning in 2020. He even accompanied her to her sister Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding in Italy in May 2022.

I’m hearing things have taken a turn for this couple. Apparently, after a recent trip, they started realizing they just weren’t on the same page. A source told me they discovered they lead very different lifestyles, and that ultimately led them to take some time apart.

Their relationship rekindled in July, but by November, they were drifting apart due to conflicting schedules. However, before things ended, he briefly replaced D’Angelo in a popular online lineup, a moment that became widely shared when Kim Kardashian even had the meme printed on a t-shirt.

A recent sighting of the couple, wearing snow goggles and sitting together at a restaurant in Aspen over Valentine’s Day weekend in 2025, suggests they’re embracing the idea that your twenties are a time for exploration and figuring things out as you go.

In 2023, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner began dating. They were first seen together in February on what looked like a double date with Justin and Hailey Bieber.

Kendall first noticed the Puerto Rican artist performing at Coachella in April. Soon after, in May, they were seen together at a Met Gala afterparty and then again at a Lakers game, even coordinating their outfits.

They continued dating for several months, even attending the Gucci show at Milan Fashion Week in September, but their relationship ended before the year was out.

Since they were able to remain friends, the pair – who share many acquaintances – have gotten back together on several occasions in various places around the world.

Bad Bunny snagged a front-row seat at the Calvin Klein show during New York Fashion Week in February to watch Kendall Jenner model the Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.

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