Jay-Z will headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in Los Angeles

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news on Monday. Roc Nation has produced the halftime show since 2019 and recently signed a five-year extension through 2029. The halftime show has leaned more heavily into hip-hop and rap since Roc Nation took over.

The last Super Bowl Halftime Show in Los Angeles was in 2022, featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. Other recent performers include Kendrick Lamar/SZA (2025), Usher (2024), and Rihanna (2023). Jay-Z has been touring this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' and the 25th anniversary of 'The Blueprint.' His final scheduled shows were at SoFi Stadium on October 23 and 24.

The Jay-Z 30 Tour started with three nights at Yankee Stadium in July, followed by September shows in London and Paris. His final scheduled shows were at SoFi Stadium on October 23 and 24, which will serve as a warm-up for his Super Bowl performance. Despite his connection to the NFL and many of the past performers, Jay-Z has never played at the Super Bowl. The 25-time Grammy winner has been touring this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut studio album 'Reasonable Doubt' and the 25th anniversary of 'The Blueprint.'

The Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show will be the first time Jay-Z has headlined the event. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news on Monday. Roc Nation has produced the halftime show since 2019 and recently signed a five-year extension through 2029. The halftime show has leaned more heavily into hip-hop and rap since Roc Nation took over.