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Jay-Z to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
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In Short: Jay-Z's decision to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show comes after a week of speculation and rumors.
Jay-Z has officially been announced as the performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027, set to take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The announcement came during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game on Monday Night Football, as reported by multiple outlets including Complex, Entertainment Weekly, and the Los Angeles Times.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised Jay-Z's impact on the Super Bowl Halftime Show, stating, 'For several years, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with Jay-Z and Roc Nation, and I’ve seen the extraordinary impact he has had on the Super Bowl Halftime Show.'
Jay-Z's involvement with the NFL dates back to 2019 when Roc Nation, co-founded by Jay-Z, began working with the NFL to curate the halftime show.
Jay-Z's selection as the headliner was confirmed by Apple Music, the NFL, and Roc Nation during the Cowboys vs. Eagles game.
The 25-time Grammy winner will perform on Valentine’s Day, as announced by MacRumors and the Los Angeles Times.
Jay-Z's decision to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show comes after a week of speculation and rumors.
Jay-Z's announcement was made during a black-and-white ad featuring the rapper, as noted by People and Perthnow (Australia).
Jay-Z's involvement with the Super Bowl Halftime Show includes his 2013 performance with Beyoncé, directed by Hamilton.
Jay-Z's recent JAŸ-Z30 Tour, which ended at SoFi Stadium, marks the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.
Jay-Z expressed his excitement about performing on the world's biggest stage, saying, 'From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey.'
Jay-Z's performance will be executive produced by Roc Nation, which has served as the NFL's strategic entertainment advisor since 2019.
What this adds
Jay-Z's involvement with the NFL dates back to 2019 when Roc Nation, co-founded by Jay-Z, began working with the NFL to curate the halftime show.
Jay-Z's selection as the headliner was confirmed by Apple Music, the NFL, and Roc Nation during the Cowboys vs. Eagles game.
Jay-Z's decision to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show comes after a week of speculation and rumors.
Jay-Z's announcement was made during a black-and-white ad featuring the rapper, as noted by People and Perthnow (Australia).
Background
The NFL announced that Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027.
What's confirmed
- Jay-Z has officially been announced as the performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show next year.
- “For several years, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation, and I’ve seen the extraordinary impact he has had on the Super Bowl Halftime Show,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the same statement.
- The announcement comes less than a week after a report indicated Jay-Z was seemingly appointing himself as the headlining act when Super Bowl LXI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb.
- “From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” Jay-Z said in a statement shared by the NFL.
- Jay-Z Reportedly Set to Perform at 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show Hov has reportedly chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.
- The rap icon will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show, the NFL announced Monday night (October 26) during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game on Monday Night Football, Yahoo Sports reported.
What's still developing
- Jay-Z at SoFi Stadium, Night 1: Scarface, John Legend and More Perform The first night of Hov's JAŸ-Z30 Los Angeles shows brought out the celebrity fans with Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna among those spotted in the crowd.
- Cam'ron and Mase Laugh Off Jay-Z's Super Bowl Claim: 'He Might Be the Lyingest N***a' The pair joked that Jay-Z's supposed issues finding a Super Bowl halftime show performer is a ploy for him to take the next headline slot.
- After the 56-year-old superstar rapper and Roc Nation entertainment company founder signed a deal in 2019 to give himself a significant say in who takes the stage during the most-watched music event of the year, Jay-Z has selected himself as the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show headliner.
- The concerts included three sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium and sold-out performances in London and Paris ahead of a stop at SoFi Stadium this past weekend.
- The confirmation comes a week after Puck News reported that Jay-Z had decided to take the gig himself after an extended period of determining who would follow Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar.
- “It will be Jay-Z in SoFi on [Valentine’s Day],” ABC commentator Scott Van Pelt said.
- He kicked off the celebrations as a headliner at the Roots Picnic in late May, followed by three sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium in July to honor the 25th and 30th anniversaries of his albums “The Blueprint” and “Reasonable Doubt,” respectively.
- Brown has faced repeated legal trouble since his felony conviction in the 2009 assault of his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, hours before the pair were due to perform at the Grammys.