Jay-Z to Deliver His First Super Bowl Halftime Show in Inglewood
The rapper and producer will take the stage at SoFi Stadium on February 14, 2027, marking his debut in the event he has helped produce for years.
By Anthony Shevchenko ·
Jay-Z will perform the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The appearance marks his first time headlining the event, a role he has previously filled only behind the scenes. The NFL and Apple Music confirmed the announcement on Monday.
Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s production company, has managed the halftime show production since 2019. The company recently signed a five-year contract extension that keeps them in the role through 2029. Since taking over, the shows have featured more hip-hop and rap artists. Last year’s performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, centered on Bad Bunny, with guest spots for Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
Los Angeles has hosted major halftime shows before. The 2022 event featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, with cameos by 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. More recent headliners include Kendrick Lamar and SZA in 2025, Usher in 2024, and Rihanna in 2023.
Jay-Z’s upcoming set follows a busy touring schedule. He is currently on a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' and the 25th anniversary of 'The Blueprint.' The tour began with three nights at Yankee Stadium in July. He then played two shows in London and one in Paris in September.
His most recent dates were October 23 and 24 at SoFi Stadium. Because these shows took place at the same venue where the Super Bowl will occur, they serve as a direct rehearsal for the upcoming performance. Jay-Z, a 25-time Grammy winner, has never performed at the Super Bowl despite his long-standing relationship with the league and many of its past performers.
