Jay-Z picks headliner for 2027 Super Bowl half-time show … Jay-Z
Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California After years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself.
Key points
- The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
- This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?
After days of speculation, the NFL, Apple Music and Jay-Z’s company Roc Nation announced on Monday night that the rapper will be the featured performer for the half-time festivities at the Super Bowl LXI on 14 February at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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