Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
The rapper will perform at the Apple Music halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 14, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Jay-Z asked to headline the show this year.
Why it matters
The booking marks Jay-Z's first Super Bowl halftime performance, a milestone for a artist whose company Roc Nation has produced halftime shows for Rihanna, Usher, and Kendrick Lamar. It also deepens the partnership between the NFL and Roc Nation, which began in 2019.
Jay-Z holds 25 Grammy Awards from 89 career nominations, the second-most nominations in Grammy history behind Beyoncé. He has not previously performed at a Super Bowl halftime show, and the setlist and any guest appearances have not been announced.
The players
Jay-Z
Jay-Z is a rapper, entrepreneur, and founder of Roc Nation, a company that has produced halftime shows for several major artists.
Roger Goodell
Roger Goodell is the NFL Commissioner who announced that Jay-Z asked to headline the show and oversees the league's partnership with Roc Nation.
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is a former NFL wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame member who publicly criticized Jay-Z's self-appointment as headliner.
The details
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Jay-Z asked to headline the show this year, citing the 30th anniversary of his first album and the completion of a Los Angeles tour as factors. Terrell Owens has criticized Jay-Z for effectively self-appointing as the headliner.
Timeline
2019: The NFL first partnered with Roc Nation.
February 14, 2027: Jay-Z headlines the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium.
Industry Dynamics
The booking extends Roc Nation's string of halftime productions for Rihanna, Usher, and Kendrick Lamar to its own founder, following the NFL's 2019 partnership with the company. It signals how closely the league has tied its marquee halftime slots to a single hip-hop-focused music business.
Fans can watch the Super Bowl LXI halftime show live during the game broadcast on February 14, 2027. Attendance at SoFi Stadium is limited to ticket holders for the game itself.
The takeaway
Jay-Z's Super Bowl headlining slot shows how hip-hop artists have moved to the center of the league's biggest stage. Viewers planning to watch can expect the performance during the February 14, 2027 broadcast.
What happens next
Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Hip-Hop and Rap coverage to see how Jay-Z's career fits into the genre's broader history.
