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Jay-Z chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime show

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, October 20). Jay-Z chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime show. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/jay-z-chooses-himself-for-super-bowl-halftime-show/

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Jay-Z has reportedly been selected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles this February by himself, following Roc Nation's agreement with the NFL in 2019, which made Jay-Z the decision-maker for the talent selection. Sources indicate that Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were also being considered but Jay-Z was seen as a more compelling option. The rapper has not commented on the report yet; however, he is known for his enduring popularity, with albums like "4:44" achieving double-platinum status. Recently, two sold-out concerts at Yankee Stadium brought in $42 million, highlighting his current financial success and relevance.

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Jay-Z has reportedly picked himself to perform the Super Bowl halftime show when the big game takes place in Los Angeles in February, according to Puck. uncertain

game → pick → Puck

The rapper — who is the decision-maker for Super Bowl halftime talent after Roc Nation reached an agreement with the NFL in 2019 — has long been an inevitable and more compelling option than Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, both of whom were in talks for the gig, multiple sources told the outlet. asserted

sources → reach → outlet

Jay-Z has yet to address the report. asserted

Z → have → report

Jay-Z hasn’t released an album since 2017’s “4:44,” which went double-platinum. asserted

which → release → 4:44

His many chart topping hits have carried through the test of time. asserted

hits → top → time

In July, his two sold-out concerts at Yankee Stadium brought in $42 million, per Puck. asserted

concerts → sell → Puck

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

Jay-Z chooses himself for Super Bowl halftime show

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