Overview
- Puck reported on Tuesday that multiple sources say Jay‑Z chose himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, a claim that has been widely cited by other outlets but not confirmed by the NFL or Roc Nation.
- Jay‑Z’s company Roc Nation has served as the NFL’s live music strategist since 2019 and its contract was reported renewed in 2024, a deal that reporters say gives him decisive influence over halftime bookings.
- Reports say other artists including Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles were considered before the reported decision, though those names were not formally announced by the league.
- If accurate, the 2027 performance on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium would be Jay‑Z’s first time headlining the halftime show and follows a busy 2026 comeback that included major anniversary shows and large concert grosses.
- Media coverage notes a formal reveal could come at Jay‑Z’s Oct. 23–24 SoFi Stadium concerts and that the self-selection claim has already drawn criticism over conflict-of-interest concerns and possible public or political pushback.