Report: Jay-Z selects Jay-Z to do Super Bowl LXI halftime show
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Key Points:
- The NFL typically announces the Super Bowl halftime performer by September, but no announcement has been made for Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles as October nears its end.
- According to a report by Dave Brooks of Puck, Jay-Z, who produces the halftime show, has chosen himself to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl.
- Other artists considered for the performance included Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus.
- Jay-Z has been producing the Super Bowl halftime show since 2019 under a contract renewed in 2024, reportedly earning $5 million annually.
- Brooks suggests Jay-Z might announce his performance during his upcoming shows at SoFi Stadium, coinciding with the Super Bowl broadcast on ESPN/ABC.
