JIGROCK RADIO ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | October 20, 2026
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z could be taking center stage at Super Bowl LXI. According to an October 20 report by Dave Brooks at Puck, multiple sources say the Roc Nation founder has selected himself to headline the halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Important: The NFL, Roc Nation and Jay-Z have not officially confirmed the performance. For now, the news remains a reported plan rather than an official announcement.
Since 2019, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL to help shape the Super Bowl’s music and entertainment programming. The partnership was extended in 2024. If the report proves accurate, 2027 would mark Jay-Z’s first time headlining the halftime show himself.
Other stars, including Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, were reportedly considered. The potential Jay-Z performance would bring one of hip-hop’s most influential catalogs to one of the world’s biggest televised stages.
With Super Bowl LXI set for Valentine’s Day in Southern California, fans will be watching for an official announcement and any news about possible special guests. None have been confirmed.
Stay tuned to JigrockRadio for confirmed updates.
Sources: Puck, October 20, 2026; AllHipHop, October 20, 2026.