NFL Boss Roger Goodell Says ‘It Was Clear’ Jay-Z Wanted Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘He’s Already Got His Vision’
Hov's heading to the West Coast.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has revealed that he has always wanted Jay-Z to headline the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. In an interview with Apple Music, Goodell stated, "It was clear he wanted it to happen." He explained that Jay-Z's 30th anniversary year of his first album, his recent tour, and his status as the GOAT made him the perfect choice.
Goodell added, "He’s already got his vision; he already understands what he wants to do." Jay-Z and Roc Nation have been the league's live music entertainment strategist since 2019, and they extended their partnership in 2024. Goodell expressed his trust in Jay-Z's creative and business acumen, calling him a genius. The NFL announced Jay-Z as the headliner for Super Bowl LXI's halftime show, with the performance scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium on Valentine's Day 2027.
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