Jay-Z to headline Super Bowl 2027 halftime show

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on February 14, according to recent announcements. The hip-hop icon will perform a selection of his iconic tracks spanning three decades of music. Jay-Z expressed his excitement about the opportunity, saying, "From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey.

Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world’s biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true." This follows in the footsteps of his wife Beyonce, who performed at the previous halftime show in 2013, with Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joining her. Jay-Z's birthday year has been filled with celebrations, including performances at Philadelphia's Roots Picnic, Yankee Stadium, Paris, London, and two final shows at SoFi Stadium.

The festivities also involved an eight-part documentary series, Jay-Z 8, where he reflected on various songs from his discography with producer Rick Rubin. He joins a list of notable halftime performers, including Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Kendrick Lamar, Usher, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.