Jay-Z to Stage First Solo Super Bowl Halftime Set in Inglewood
Roc Nation, which manages the production, secured a five-year contract extension just weeks before the February 2027 game.
By Ethan Cook ·
Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on Feb. 14, 2027, marking his first solo appearance at the event. The NFL, Apple Music, and the rapper confirmed the announcement on Monday for the game scheduled at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The performance follows a recent five-year contract extension signed by Roc Nation, Jay-Z's management company. Roc Nation has produced the halftime show since 2019 and will continue in that role through 2029. Under their direction, the shows have shifted toward hip-hop and rap acts. Last year, Bad Bunny headlined at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, joined by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
Los Angeles hosted the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022. That lineup featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, with appearances by 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. Recent headliners also include Kendrick Lamar and SZA in 2025, Usher in 2024, and Rihanna in 2023.
Jay-Z has never performed at a Super Bowl prior to this engagement. The 25-time Grammy winner is currently touring to mark the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. His current tour began with three nights at Yankee Stadium in July.
The tour included two dates in London and one in Paris in September. The final scheduled shows took place on Oct. 23 and 24 at SoFi Stadium. These dates serve as a direct rehearsal for the venue he will use for the upcoming Super Bowl performance.
The announcement came ahead of the Feb. 14, 2027, game. Jay-Z is the only solo artist confirmed for the main set, although guest appearances are not yet detailed in the initial release.
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