Jay-Z Set to Headline Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

Rapper and mogul Jay-Z is scheduled to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Background

Jay-Z noted in a statement that reaching the Super Bowl stage marks a journey covering 30 years of music, work, and culture, referencing his album "Reasonable Doubt." His upcoming performance follows a year of anniversary celebrations under the banner "Jay-Z 30," which included headlining the Roots Picnic, three sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium for his albums "The Blueprint" and "Reasonable Doubt," international shows in Paris and London, and an eight-part docuseries titled "Jay-Z in 8" with Rick Rubin. He recently finished a tour at SoFi Stadium featuring guest appearances from Scarface, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Blue Ivy Carter, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Too Short.

Reactions

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he asked Jay-Z to take the stage himself from the very beginning of their agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show. Oliver Schusser, Apple's Vice President of Music and International Content, also praised Jay-Z's impact on global music culture and expressed excitement for his upcoming performance.

Broadcast Details

The halftime show will be executive produced by Roc Nation and directed by Hamish Hamilton. The event will air on ESPN, ABC, Disney+, and mobile devices via NFL+, with Spanish-language broadcasts available on ESPN Deportes, Disney+, and Univision.

Context

The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most watched musical events in the world, regularly drawing over 100 million television viewers. Recent performers on the iconic stage include Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, and Rihanna.