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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show

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Jay-Z will perform at the upcoming Super Bowl half-time show in February, marking the first time he has taken part as a performer since Roc Nation began producing the event in 2019. The NFL did not specify if Jay-Z would be joined by other performers, though they hinted that fans might speculate about potential guest stars, with Beyoncé being mentioned as a likely choice due to her connection to Jay-Z. The Super Bowl LXI will take place on February 14 near Los Angeles.

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On October 27, 2026, Jay-Z was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL and Apple Music made the announcement during Monday night's Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game. This marks Jay-Z’s first solo performance at a Super Bowl halftime show; previously, his company Roc Nation had been producing the event since 2019. Jay-Z is a 25-time Grammy winner and has played a key role in selecting performers for past shows. The announcement came after days of speculation and follows his recent "Jay-Z 30 Tour," celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt."

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But the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the NFL championship game, and the announcement did not specify if he would be the sole headliner.

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🔮 - Published Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the NFL has announced.

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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show · assertive framing

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- Published Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl half-time show in February, the NFL has announced. asserted

NFL → publish → February

Jay-Z's company Roc Nation has produced the half-time show since 2019, and he plays a key role in selecting each year's performer. asserted

he → produce → performer

But the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the NFL championship game, and the announcement did not specify if he would be the sole headliner. asserted

he → perform → game

"Anticipation as to who Jay-Z might have guest star at halftime for the big game will now kick off," the NFL said in a statement. uncertain

NFL → star → statement

Next year's Super Bowl LXI will take place on 14 February near Los Angeles. asserted

LXI → take → Angeles