Jay-Z will take center stage at the 2027 Super Bowl, with the NFL, Apple Music and his entertainment company, Roc Nation, confirming Monday that he’ll headline the halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The announcement comes after years of Jay-Z helping select performers for the event. Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to oversee and produce halftime entertainment. Ironically, Jay-Z once told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell he had no interest in performing at the Super Bowl himself, according to WMTW TV.
Now, seven years later, the rapper is ready to take the stage. Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber had reportedly been considered possible performers.
Born Shawn Carter, Jay-Z is a 25-time Grammy winner known for albums including Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint and The Black Album. His hits include “99 Problems,” “Hard Knock Life” and “Empire State of Mind,” recorded with Alicia Keys.
Beyond music, he founded Roc Nation in 2008 and has built a career in artist management, music publishing and sports. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
Jay-Z will perform at the same stadium where he recently wrapped up his “Jay-Z 30” concert series. Last year’s Super Bowl halftime show featured Bad Bunny, whose music saw a major streaming boost following the performance.
Here’s an ESPN ranking for the top Super Bowl halftime shows of the past.
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