The decision-maker for Super Bowl halftime talent via his entertainment company Roc Nation, Jay-Z has decided to choose himself to perform during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on February 14, 2027.
During Super Bowl 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana, superstar rapper’s and mother of their three children, Beyoncé, headlined the halftime show and returned as a special guest alongside Bruno Mars during Coldplay’s headlining performance at Super Bowl 2016 in Santa Clara.
Fresh off a successful 2026 run of live shows, including two sold-out concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York City in July, the musician (born Shawn Carter) founded Roc Nation in 2008, and it’s 2019 partnership agreement with the NFL was dubbed a chance to “enhance the league’s live game experiences and lead social justice initiatives”.
In 2024, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell extended their deal for another five years.
According to TMZ, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles and Justin Bieber were all among the names previously considered for next year’s prestigious gig.
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Author: Al Dente
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