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JAY-Z reportedly chooses himself to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
JAY-Z has reportedly chosen himself to headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles.
The NFL and JAY-Z have not confirmed the reported choice.
Since 2019, JAY-Z has helped the NFL select and produce halftime shows through his company, Roc Nation.
Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were also considered, according to the report.
The performance would be JAY-Z's first at the Super Bowl and would follow stadium shows celebrating anniversaries of two of his albums.
The plan remains unconfirmed, and JAY-Z is due to perform at SoFi Stadium, the site of the game, this weekend; the sources say an announcement could come then.
Jay-Z has reportedly chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in 2027.
Puck reported that Jay-Z selected himself after considering Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber.
The performance is expected to take place in Los Angeles in February 2027.
It would be Jay-Z’s first Super Bowl halftime show appearance.
The NFL and Jay-Z had not officially commented on the report.
- Who
- Jay-Z is the reported halftime-show headliner.
- What
- He reportedly chose himself to perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
- When
- The game is scheduled for February 2027. The report was published October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles.
- Why
- Puck described the performance as a natural next step in Jay-Z’s role overseeing the halftime show. It would follow his stadium shows celebrating anniversaries of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation signed a deal with the NFL to curate and produce the halftime show.
The NFL renewed the deal with Roc Nation for another five years.
Puck reported that Jay-Z had chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.
The Super Bowl LXI halftime show is expected to take place in Los Angeles.
- Reported headliner
- Jay-Z
- Event
- Super Bowl LXI halftime show
- Expected location
- Los Angeles
- Expected timing
- February 2027
- Other artists considered
- Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber
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What people are saying
the pick has long felt inevitable
more compelling than Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber