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Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl halftime show
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, marking his first time performing at the event after years of helping select artists and producing the show through his company, Roc Nation.
- The announcement was made by the NFL and Apple Music during a Monday night game, with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressing excitement about Jay-Z finally taking the stage.
- Super Bowl 61 is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, Disney+, and NFL+ mobile devices.
- Jay-Z recently concluded his 30 Tour celebrating 30 years since his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," and described performing at the Super Bowl as a "dream come true."
- While it is uncertain if guests like Beyoncé will appear during the halftime show, past performances have featured both solo acts and collaborations with major stars; Jay-Z's impact on music culture is highly praised ahead of the event.
