NFL Confirms Jay-Z Will Perform Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
The rapper will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Feb. 14, 2027, marking his first appearance in the role.
By Giulia Donovan ·
Jay-Z will perform the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL, Apple Music, and the artist announced the decision on Monday, Oct. 27. This engagement marks the rapper’s first time headlining the event, a role he has observed from the production side for several years.
Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s company, has produced the halftime show since 2019. The firm recently signed a five-year contract extension that secures its position through 2029. Under Roc Nation’s direction, the performances have shifted toward hip-hop and rap. The 2026 show in Santa Clara featured Bad Bunny, with guest appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Previous Los Angeles shows in 2022 included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar.
Recent headliners have also included Kendrick Lamar and SZA in 2025, Usher in 2024, and Rihanna in 2023. Jay-Z, a 25-time Grammy winner, has not previously played at the Super Bowl despite his connections to many of those past performers. He is currently on tour to mark the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt," and the 25th anniversary of "The Blueprint."
The Jay-Z 30 Tour began in July with three nights at Yankee Stadium. The itinerary continued in September with two shows in London and one in Paris. The tour’s final scheduled dates were Oct. 23 and 24 at SoFi Stadium. These concerts now serve as a direct preparation for the upcoming Super Bowl performance at the same venue.
