The NFL announced that rapper Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027. The event is scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near Los Angeles. While the artist has been instrumental in selecting performers for the show since his company, Roc Nation, began producing it in 2019, this will be his first time performing at the championship game.
In a statement, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, reflected on his career trajectory, noting that the opportunity represents a journey spanning 30 years since the release of his debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt'. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he had requested the rapper take the stage himself when the timing felt appropriate. The announcement follows two performances by the artist at the same stadium last weekend as part of a tour celebrating his debut album's anniversary. The NFL has not confirmed whether Jay-Z will be the sole headliner, noting that speculation regarding potential guest stars, including his wife, Beyoncé, is expected to follow.