Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show — SkimNews
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- Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Halftime Show at Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced.
- Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and produce entertainment presentations, including the halftime show, with Jay-Z previously stating he would not perform under those terms.
- Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has won 25 Grammy Awards and been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with iconic albums including 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint'.
- Bad Bunny headlined last season’s Super Bowl halftime show, which drew 128.2 million viewers, ranking fourth in viewership behind performances by Kendrick Lamar, Michael Jackson, and Usher.
- Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC and streamed on Disney+, continuing the league’s expanded media distribution strategy for its marquee event.
Why it matters: Jay-Z’s performance marks a reversal from his 2019 stance against performing while Roc Nation advised the NFL, making this a symbolic alignment of artistic credibility and league partnership. With Roc Nation’s ongoing role, the halftime show further blurs the line between corporate production and cultural authenticity, directly shaping how hip-hop’s legacy is presented on one of sports’ biggest stages.
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