Jay-Z to headline next year’s Super Bowl halftime show

US rapper Jay-Z has been named the headliner for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, announced by the National Football League on Monday. The event, set to take place on February 14 in Los Angeles, is a highly anticipated musical showcase that typically draws over 100 million viewers on US television, surpassing the audience for the game itself.

Notable artists such as the Rolling Stones, Beyonce, Madonna, Prince, and Bruce Springsteen have graced the Super Bowl stage throughout the years. However, Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny previously held the distinction of headlining the 2022 show.

Jay-Z's production company, Roc Nation, has been responsible for organizing the Super Bowl halftime performance since 2019, and he plays a pivotal role in choosing the year's performer. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed gratitude for working closely with Jay-Z and Roc Nation, mentioning his own desire to witness the rapper take the stage one day, which has now come to fruition.

Known for chart-topping hits like "99 Problems" and "Hard Knock Life," Jay-Z has also collaborated with music icons like Alicia Keys on "Empire State of Mind" and his wife Beyonce on "Crazy in Love."