Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, Apple Music announced during halftime of Monday’s Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game. The Super Bowl LXI halftime show will take place on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Apple Music signaled the news with a post on X reading, “GOAT’s out of the bag,” and tagged the artist. The confirmation followed reports that Jay-Z had been the frontrunner for the slot.
Super Bowl LXI halftime show
Industry reports indicated Jay-Z was selected over other candidates, including Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. Jay-Z’s company, Roc Nation, has worked with the NFL on the halftime program since 2019, advising on talent and production.
The 25-time Grammy winner is coming off the Jay-Z 30 Tour, which marked three decades since his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt.”
Beyoncé, his wife, previously led the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and returned alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars in 2016.
Super Bowl LXI will be held at SoFi Stadium, which last hosted the championship game in 2022, a game that drew national attention similar to the Tallahassee shooting injures 12 near football stadium incident.
The NFL has not yet announced additional performers for the 2027 event at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers and a frequent host for major entertainment events produced in partnership with Apple Music.