After weeks of handwringing, Jay-Z, the chief decision-maker on who plays the Super Bowl halftime show, has finally picked the artist who will take the stage in L.A. in February: himself. That’s according to multiple sources, who say the pick has long felt inevitable and more compelling than Miley C…
Rumors have been swirling about who will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. Now, it appears we may have an answer. Sources tell Puck News that Jay-Z will hit the stage for the big game's big show, essentially choosing himself for the gig.
Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation is the organizer behind the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, will be the headliner for the 2027 event at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, a music industry insider has confirmed to Deadline.
Jay Z reportedly chose himself to perform the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, but his extensive political history could deepen a troubling viewership trend.
Since 2019, the NFL has partnered with Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation to curate and produce the Super Bowl halftime show, making the billionaire rapper/entrepreneur the main decision-maker on the performer each year.
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