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Jay-Z Reportedly Set to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime
Jay-Z has chosen himself to headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, Puck News reported. Multiple sources told Puck he was a more compelling pick than Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber.
- $5 million a year: Roc Nation's reported NFL deal, renewed in 2024.
- $42 million-plus: his gross from sold-out Yankee Stadium shows in July.
- Roc Nation declined to comment; the NFL also declined.
- It would be his first time headlining the halftime show.
Why it matters: Roc Nation has had a key role in choosing halftime talent since its 2019 NFL deal. The reported pick means the selector would select himself.
- It follows Bad Bunny's 2026 show, which drew criticism from conservatives for being in Spanish.
- 128.2 million viewers averaged for that show, fourth-most for a halftime.
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Where they split: Outlets differ on whether the reported pick is a safe choice for the NFL or one that raises questions about the curator choosing himself.
Center coverage, 7 sources: The center treats it as a lighthearted entertainment story and an easier choice for the NFL after the Bad Bunny backlash.
TMZ1w+Jay-Z Chooses Himself to Be The 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show PerformerBillboard6dJimmy Fallon Concedes That After Jay-Z Reportedly Picked Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime, ‘I Guess Jay-Z Does Have a Point’Heavy6dNFL’s Taylor Swift Decision Leaked as Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement NearsDeadline1w+Jay-Z Looks To Have Picked Jay-Z To Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime ShowNewsweek6dNFL fans are furious over who’s performing the Super Bowl halftime showPennLive1w+Iconic rapper set to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show: ReportUSA Today1w+A Super Bowl preview? Jay-Z's SoFi Stadium concerts this weekend start at just $67
Left coverage, 5 sources: The left frames the pick as an eyebrow-raising self-selection and speculates about a Beyoncé appearance.
The Daily Beast1w+Jay-Z’s Eyebrow-Raising Pick for Super Bowl Halftime Show RevealedThe Independent1w+Jay-Z reportedly selects the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show headlinerVice5dJoe Budden Calls Out Recent ‘Anticlimactic’ Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumors: ‘I’m Not Excited’Cleveland.com1w+Iconic rapper set to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show: ReportComplex1w+Jay-Z Reportedly Set to Perform at 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Right coverage, 6 sources: The right emphasizes Jay-Z's ticket sales, his deal with the NFL, and who missed out on the gig.
Daily Mail1w+Jay-Z 'picks himself for Super Bowl 2027 Halftime Show as Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber miss out'New York Post1w+JAY-Z picks JAY-Z as Super Bowl 2027 halftime performer. Get tickets nowOutKick1w+Jay Z's past political statements won't help perception of NFL politicizing Super Bowl halftimeBreitbart News1w+Report: Jay-Z Picks Himself for Super Bowl LXI Halftime in Los AngelesThe Daily Caller1w+Jay-Z Pulls Stunning Power Move With Super Bowl Halftime Show Decision: REPORTThe Daily Wire1w+Move Over, Bad Bunny. Jay-Z Is Bringing An American Music Legend Back To The Super Bowl: Himself
What’s next: Jay-Z plays two SoFi Stadium shows this week, which Puck said could be used for an announcement.
- The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Will Jay-Z or the NFL confirm the report?
- Would Beyoncé or other guests appear with him?
- How did Roc Nation and the NFL handle the self-selection internally?
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