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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

The NFL has announced that rapper Jay-Z will be performing at the Super Bowl half-time show in February. Jay-Z's company, Roc Nation, has been responsible for producing the half-time show since 2019, and he plays a key role in selecting the year's performer. However, this is the first time Jay-Z has personally performed at the NFL championship game.

The NFL statement did not specify if he would be the sole headliner, instead sparking anticipation about potential guest appearances. The NFL confirmed that Beyoncé, Jay-Z's wife, will likely be a featured artist as well. The 2021 Super Bowl, known as Super Bowl LIX, will be held on February 14th in Los Angeles. It was revealed that Jay-Z had recently performed two shows at the stadium where the Super Bowl will be played, part of a tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, expressed his excitement about the opportunity to perform on the world's biggest stage for the 30th time. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his own enthusiasm, stating that Jay-Z's artistry, creativity, and cultural impact would be a highlight of the show.

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