It's official! Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

This is read by an automated voice.Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

See more from the L.A.Times in Google Search.

Set us as preferred Jay-Z has chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.The 25-time Grammy winner will perform at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium on Valentine’s Day, Apple Music, the NFL and Roc Nation announced during the Cowboys vs.Eagles “Monday Night Football” matchup.

This caps a banner year for Jay-Z.The rap superstar performed two back-to-back concerts at SoFi Stadium last weekend — part of his “Jay-Z 30” tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” and the 25th anniversary of “The Blueprint.” He sold out three nights at New York’s Yankee Stadium in July, followed by stops in London and Paris.

He partnered with legendary music producer Rick Rubin on “Jay-Z in 8,” an eight-part documentary about his life and legacy released by HBO last month.“From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” Jay-Z said in a news release.“Thirty years of music, work and culture on the world’s biggest stage.

This run continues to be a dream come true.” Television An animated ‘Star Wars’ version of Super Bowl LXI featuring iconic characters will be available live on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney XD.Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Harry Styles were reportedly also in the running, but lost out to the decision-maker himself.Super Bowl LXI marks the eighth year that Roc Nation, the entertainment behemoth founded by Jay-Z, will produce the halftime show.

The Brooklyn rapper has had the ultimate say in who the halftime performer is every year since 2020.In 2019, Roc Nation signed on to consult the NFL on live music entertainment and the social justice initiative Inspire Change, which aims to reduce barriers to opportunity, especially in underserved communities.

They extended their deal in 2024 for another five year...