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Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California
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The clear picture
What happened
Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 14, 2027. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced the selection Monday night, according to NPR and CBS News. BBC News says it will be his first performance at the NFL championship game.
Latest development
NPR and CBS News identify the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation as the organizations announcing Jay-Z’s selection Monday night.
Why it matters
The booking puts Roc Nation’s founder on the halftime stage at a Los Angeles-area Super Bowl after years of involvement with the show, BBC News reports.
Known / unclear
Coverage expanded from 4 to 5 attributed publishers.
No source identifies guest performers, the planned set list, production details or the terms of Jay-Z’s role beyond headliner.
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Sources
Compiled from 5 independent publishers NPR · BBC News · ABC News · CBS News · Fox News
The outlets agree on Jay-Z, Super Bowl LXI and SoFi Stadium. NPR and CBS News name the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation in the announcement, while Fox News attributes the announcement to Apple Music; BBC News emphasizes that Jay-Z has not previously performed at the game.
- NPRJay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California ↗
- BBC NewsJay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show ↗
- ABC NewsJay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer ↗
- CBS NewsJay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show ↗
- Fox NewsJay-Z to headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles ↗
What happens next
- The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation may announce additional halftime-show performers before Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, 2027.
- Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Feb. 14, 2027.
Bottom line
Jay-Z’s selection joins the artist’s established connection to the halftime production with his first onstage appearance at the Super Bowl.
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What the coverage shows
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- Headline updated
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb.
5 sources at this update - Headline updated
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
4 sources at this update - Headline updated
Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
3 sources at this update - Headline updated
Apple Music announced Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, set for Feb. 14, 2027..
2 sources at this update - First reported
Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
1 source at this update