Jay-Z has been announced as the performer for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. The rapper, whose company Roc Nation produces the event, will take the stage on February 14, 2027.
Jay-Z will headline the halftime show for Super Bowl LXI, according to an announcement made by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation on Monday night. The performance is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The news was revealed during the Monday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles on ESPN. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has served as the producer of the Super Bowl halftime show through his entertainment company, Roc Nation, since 2019. This marks the first time he will perform at the championship game himself.
In a statement regarding the announcement, Jay-Z said, "From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the league had long hoped for this outcome. "When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him," Goodell said. "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."
Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL and Apple Music to advise on and produce the league’s entertainment presentations. This partnership began with the halftime show for Super Bowl LIV in 2020, featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Since then, headliners have included The Weeknd, Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
Jay-Z’s involvement in the event has been significant, though he previously ruled out performing. At the time of the initial partnership, Jay-Z stated he had told Goodell, "If this is about me performing at the Super Bowl, then we can just end this conversation now."
Jay-Z has won 25 Grammy awards and received 89 nominations, the second-most in history behind his wife, Beyoncé. His catalog includes albums such as Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint and The Black Album. He was the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017 and joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
The announcement follows the conclusion of Jay-Z’s "JAY-Z30" concert tour, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. The tour concluded at SoFi Stadium on October 23-24, 2026. Special guests during the tour included Blue Ivy Carter, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Too Short, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
Super Bowl LXI will air on ABC and ESPN, with streaming available on the ESPN App and NFL+ on mobile devices. This will be the second time SoFi Stadium hosts the Super Bowl halftime show; the previous event, Super Bowl LVI in 2022, featured a performance by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak.
The selection of Jay-Z highlights the intersection of music production and live performance in major sporting events. As the producer of the halftime show for several years, his decision to perform represents a culmination of his partnership with the NFL. The event continues the trend of leveraging high-profile musical acts to drive viewership and cultural engagement during the Super Bowl.
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