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Jay-Z will perform as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show after selecting himself for the role. The news was reported by Variety’s senior music writer Steven Horowitz on an episode of "The Daily Report."
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On October 27, 2026, Jay-Z was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL and Apple Music made the announcement during Monday night's Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game. This marks Jay-Z’s first solo performance at a Super Bowl halftime show; previously, his company Roc Nation had been producing the event since 2019. Jay-Z is a 25-time Grammy winner and has played a key role in selecting performers for past shows. The announcement came after days of speculation and follows his recent "Jay-Z 30 Tour," celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt."

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CBS NewsThis outlet27 Oct

Jay-Z will perform as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show after selecting himself for the role. The news was reported by Variety’s senior music writer Steven Horowitz on an episode of "The Daily Report.".

Jay-Z selects himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show (this article)2 articles from CBS News on this story
New York Post28 Oct

The NFL announced that Jay-Z will perform at Super Bowl 61's halftime show during a Monday Night Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. When asked by TMZ about the pressure of performing in such a high-profile event, Jay-Z responded confidently with “There’s no pressure involved” and added, “Same as always,” referring to his preparation process. This marks the second Super Bowl halftime…

Jay-Z shrugs off Super Bowl halftime pressure with bold response →3 articles from New York Post on this story
The Guardian28 Oct

The NFL has announced that Jay-Z will headline this season's Super Bowl half-time show as part of a long-term partnership between Jay-Z's company, Roc Nation, and the league. The agreement, reportedly worth $5 million annually and extended for five years in 2024, aligns with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s wish to have Jay-Z perform at some point during the partnership. The article argues that while Jay-Z fits the…

Jay-Z is the perfect Super Bowl shill for a league of billionaires →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
NBC News27 Oct

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show for Super Bowl 61 in 2027, as announced by the NFL and Apple Music during a Monday night game. The announcement was made through a social media post featuring a video clip of Jay-Z with a goat, referencing his song “Public Service Announcement (Interlude).” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed excitement about Jay-Z’s cultural impact on the halftime show, which…

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show →
Fox News27 Oct

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Apple Music made the announcement during a game broadcast. The selection of Jay-Z was reportedly over Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. This performance marks the continuation of his entertainment company Roc Nation’s partnership with the NFL since 2019 for halftime shows.

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles →
CBC27 Oct

NFL, Apple Music, and Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation announced that Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Seven years after initially declining an invitation to perform, Jay-Z is set to take the stage following his "Jay-Z 30" concert series, which concluded recently in Southern California. The announcement highlights Jay-Z's significant influence on music and…

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BBC27 Oct

Jay-Z will perform at the upcoming Super Bowl half-time show in February, marking the first time he has taken part as a performer since Roc Nation began producing the event in 2019. The NFL did not specify if Jay-Z would be joined by other performers, though they hinted that fans might speculate about potential guest stars, with Beyoncé being mentioned as a likely choice due to her connection to Jay-Z. The Super…

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Evening Standard27 Oct

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl half-time show in 2027, according to a joint announcement by Roc Nation, the NFL, and Apple Music during an NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. This marks thirty years since Jay-Z's debut album "Reasonable Doubt" was released in 1996. The rapper's company, Roc Nation, has produced Super Bowl half-time shows since partnering with the NFL in 2019; this will…

US rapper Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show →
Sydney Morning Herald27 Oct

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Jay-Z's management company Roc Nation have announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl half-time show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This marks a significant moment for Jay-Z, who has won 25 Grammy Awards and is known for hits like "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" and "Empire State of Mind." The announcement comes after years of speculation and…

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the next Super Bowl half-time show →
NPR27 Oct

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This decision comes after Jay-Z's Roc Nation has been advising and helping produce the NFL’s entertainment events since 2019. The article highlights Jay-Z's extensive career achievements, including his Grammy Awards and influence as a music executive and entrepreneur.

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California →
ABC News (AU)27 Oct

Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Roc Nation, Jay-Z's entertainment company, partnered with the NFL in 2019 to advise and produce these events; this marks the first time Jay-Z will perform after years of collaboration. The announcement follows speculation over Jay-Z’s involvement since his initial reluctance was noted seven years ago…

Music mogul Jay-Z picks himself to perform at next Super Bowl →

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His catalog includes the albums Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint and The Black Album, and hit songs such as Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem), 99 Problems and Empire State of Mind, his collaboration with Alicia Keys.

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His 1996 debut, Reasonable Doubt, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame last year.

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Jay-Z became the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017 and joined the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

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After days of speculation, Jay-Z is set to return to the stadium where he closed his "Jay-Z 30" concerts over the weekend.

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Jay-Z headlining Apple Music Super Bowl 2027 halftime show New York Post · stated as fact

Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer ABC News · stated as fact

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl Halftime Show NBC News · stated as fact

Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show The Guardian · stated as fact

Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl LXI halftime show in Los Angeles Fox News · stated as fact

Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show CBC · stated as fact

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show BBC · stated as fact

Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show CBS News · stated as fact

US rapper Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show Evening Standard · stated as fact

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the next Super Bowl half-time show Sydney Morning Herald · stated as fact

Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California NPR · stated as fact

Music mogul Jay-Z picks himself to perform at next Super Bowl ABC News (Australia) · stated as fact

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Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Super Bowl halftime show producer Jay-Z has selected himself to headline the upcoming event.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30
2026-10-30 · CBS News
Jay-Z selects himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show · assertive framing

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Super Bowl halftime show producer Jay-Z has selected himself to headline the upcoming event. asserted
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Steven Horowitz, senior music writer at Variety, joins "The Daily Report." asserted
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