Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI half-time show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, marking his first performance as the featured act despite years of producing the event.
- The announcement was made by the NFL, Apple Music, and Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation, which has been partnering with the NFL since 2019 to produce entertainment presentations, including previous Super Bowl half-time shows.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed excitement about Jay-Z performing, noting the league’s long-standing desire for him to take the stage when the timing felt right.
- Jay-Z, a 25-time Grammy winner and influential figure in music and entertainment, recently concluded his Jay-Z 30 concert tour and is known for classic albums like Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
- The 2027 show follows recent high-profile performances, including Bad Bunny’s appearance in 2023, continuing the tradition of culturally impactful and diverse Super Bowl half-time acts.
