Jay-Z Reportedly Selects Himself for Super Bowl LXI

Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, but the NFL and Roc Nation have not confirmed the booking. The account, attributed to multiple unnamed sources, would make the rapper the featured performer at the game scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The selection has not been established as final. Jay-Z’s reported choice is notable because his company, Roc Nation, has helped oversee the NFL’s halftime entertainment since 2019. The partnership was extended in 2024 for another five years. The reports do not establish how the league’s approval process applies to a potential performance by Roc Nation’s founder, or whether the reported selection has received final approval. Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were among the artists reportedly considered for the show. Some accounts also included Harry Styles among possible contenders. The supplied reporting does not establish that any of the artists received a formal offer or was officially rejected, and the NFL has not publicly named a headliner. Jay-Z is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium on October 23 and 24, 2026, as part of concerts marking the...