Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It marks the rapper's first time performing at the championship game, though his company Roc Nation has produced the show since 2019 and he has selected its performers. The announcement followed two Jay-Z concerts at SoFi Stadium marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album "Reasonable Doubt." NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he had long requested that Jay-Z take the stage himself.
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Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show in California
Rapper Jay-Z, 56, will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2027, Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced. In a press release, the musician called the booking a 'dream come true,' saying it caps a thirty-year journey from his 1996 debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' to 'the biggest stage in the world.' He succeeds Latin superstar Bad Bunny, who performed at the previous Super Bowl. The NFL championship game is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn, released hits including 'Empire State of Mind' and 'Crazy in Love,' founded Roc Nation in 2008, has won 25 Grammys, and has been married to singer Beyoncé since 2008; the couple has three children.
Read sourceJay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show After Seven-Year NFL Courtship
The NFL announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, set for February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The announcement follows a seven-year arc: in 2019, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signed Jay-Z's Roc Nation to run the halftime show, with Goodell requesting that Jay-Z perform himself someday. Jay-Z reportedly said the deal would end if it was about him performing, and a year earlier he had rapped about turning down the Super Bowl amid the Colin Kaepernick controversy. Instead, Roc Nation took a reported $5 million a year to select performers including Shakira and J.Lo, the Weeknd, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Eminem, Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Kendrick Lamar's 2025 show drew 133.5 million viewers, surpassing Michael Jackson's 1993 record, with Usher and Bad Bunny close behind. Jay-Z recently toured for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, with three Yankee Stadium nights grossing over $42 million and final shows at SoFi.
Read sourceJay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show for first time
The NFL announced that rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February, marking his first time performing at the championship game despite his company Roc Nation having produced the show since 2019 and his role in selecting performers. The announcement did not specify whether he would be the sole headliner, and the NFL said speculation will now begin over possible guest stars, with his wife Beyoncé atop the list. Super Bowl LXI will take place on 14 February near Los Angeles. The news followed two Jay-Z shows last weekend at the Los Angeles stadium hosting the game, part of a tour marking the 30th anniversary of his debut album Reasonable Doubt. Jay-Z called the run a dream come true, while NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he had long requested that Jay-Z take the stage himself.
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Jay-Z Announced as Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show Performer at SoFi Stadium
Jay-Z has been announced as the headline performer for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, according to multiple outlets including Variety, ESPN, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports. The NFL confirmed the announcement, with the game set to take place at SoFi Stadium. The Apple Music-sponsored halftime show will feature the rapper and mogul in 2027. Coverage from Puck framed the news with the headline 'Jay-Z Picks Jay-Z for Super Bowl LXI,' suggesting the performer had a role in his own selection. The announcement was widely reported across entertainment and sports media, marking a major booking for the NFL's flagship event.
Read sourceJay-Z Announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer at SoFi Stadium
Multiple outlets including The New York Times, NFL.com, People.com, ESPN, and Variety report that Jay-Z has been announced as the performer for the 2027 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show. The game, Super Bowl LXI, is set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. ESPN published a piece examining whether clues to the booking had been present all along. The announcement was covered across major entertainment and sports media, marking Jay-Z's headline slot at the NFL's championship event.
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