SportThe GuardianJay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl half-time show
Jay-Z has been announced as the headline act for the 2027 Super Bowl half-time show at SoFi Stadium in California on 14 February.
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation confirmed Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI half-time show on 14 February 2027 in Inglewood, California.
Jay-Z has produced the Super Bowl half-time show through Roc Nation since 2019 but previously told NFL Commissioner Goodell he had no interest in performing himself.
The 56-year-old rapper, who has 25 Grammy wins and a catalogue spanning 30 years, said standing on the Super Bowl stage is a dream come true.
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