Jay-Z to perform at 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
The rapper will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in February, marking the end of his 30th anniversary tour and his first solo halftime appearance.
By Hugo Cook ·
Jay-Z will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on Feb. 14, 2027. The performance will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the first time the rapper will headline the event solo.
The announcement coincides with the conclusion of Jay-Z's "Jay-Z 30" anniversary tour. He finished the global run at SoFi Stadium last weekend with two shows. Those performances featured guest appearances by Scarface, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Blue Ivy Carter, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Too Short.
This year has included a series of events to mark three decades in the music industry. Jay-Z headlined the Roots Picnic in late May. In July, he played three sold-out concerts at Yankee Stadium. Those shows celebrated the 25th and 30th anniversaries of his albums "The Blueprint" and "Reasonable Doubt." He also filmed an eight-part docuseries titled "Jay-Z in 8" with producer Rick Rubin.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he requested that Jay-Z take the stage himself when the timing felt right. Goodell stated, "I couldn't be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage." He noted that the league and Roc Nation have worked closely for several years.
Oliver Schusser, Apple's Vice President of Music and International Content, described the artist's impact on global music culture as profound. Schusser said Apple is thrilled that Jay-Z will be taking the stage himself this year. He added that the company expects an incredible show.
Roc Nation will executive produce the halftime show. Hamish Hamilton will serve as the director. The broadcast will air on ESPN, ABC, and Disney+. Viewers can also watch on mobile devices through NFL+. A Spanish-language telecast will be available on ESPN Deportes and Disney+, with a separate presentation on Univision.
The upcoming performance follows last year's show by Bad Bunny, which drew an average of 128.2 million viewers. That figure was higher than the Super Bowl overall average of 124.9 million but lower than the 133.5 million viewers who watched Kendrick Lamar's performance in 2025. Bad Bunny's performance recently won seven Emmy Awards, including one for outstanding special (live).
Recent past performers include Rihanna, the Weeknd, and a collective group featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak.
Source: Variety
