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Jay-Z says he feels no pressure ahead of Super Bowl halftime show
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at the end of the 2026 NFL season.
The game is scheduled for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day.
Jay-Z has overseen the halftime show through his company, Roc Nation, since a deal with the NFL began in 2019.
He has chosen performers including Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, but this time he selected himself to perform.
Some football fans mocked the choice online, but Jay-Z said he felt no pressure and would prepare as usual.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he had asked Jay-Z to perform when he felt ready, and welcomed his decision.
Jay-Z is now set to take the stage at the game’s halftime break.
Jay-Z says he feels no pressure ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance.
The rapper selected himself to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.
The announcement came Monday night after weeks of speculation.
The game is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day.
Some football fans mocked his selection on social media, according to the Daily Mail.
Jay-Z said his preparation would be the same as always.
- Who
- Jay-Z will headline the halftime show.
- What
- He said he feels no pressure about the performance.
- When
- The show is scheduled for Valentine’s Day. The announcement came Monday night.
- Where
- SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jay-Z and Roc Nation signed a deal with the NFL to oversee the halftime show.
The NFL renewed its deal with Jay-Z and Roc Nation.
The Daily Mail reported that Jay-Z was considering himself for the halftime show.
Jay-Z was announced as the headliner for the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show.
Jay-Z told TMZ he felt no pressure about the performance.
- Performer
- Jay-Z
- Event
- Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
- Venue
- SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- NFL deal
- $5 million a year, signed in 2019 and renewed in 2024
- Preparation
- Jay-Z said it would be the same as always
What people are saying
Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true.
same as always.
I couldn't be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage.