Jay-Z selected for Super Bowl LXI
The NFL announced during Monday Night Football that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. The rapper and Roc Nation founder is scheduled to perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on February 14, 2027.
Roc Nation’s role in the show
Roc Nation, the entertainment company Jay-Z founded, serves as a co-producer of the Super Bowl halftime show and has a role in selecting its headliner. The NFL entered into a 2019 agreement designating Roc Nation as the league’s live music entertainment strategist, according to the reported selection.
Super Bowl LXI and broadcast details
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. ESPN is slated to broadcast the game.
Artists considered before the announcement
Before the NFL’s announcement, Puck reported that Jay-Z was in line for the role and that Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber had also been considered. The announcement confirmed Jay-Z as the headliner, but the reviewed reporting did not provide a full account of the selection process.
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