# Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jay-z-anniversary-tour-performances
> Updated: 2026-10-26T12:00:37.000Z. Sources: 132. Developments: 3.

Following the conclusion of his ‘JAY-Z 30’ tour, which culminated in a two-night residency at SoFi Stadium, Jay-Z has been officially announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.

The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation confirmed the performance is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This announcement follows years of speculation regarding his involvement. Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, has partnered with the NFL to produce halftime shows since 2019, but he will now transition from working behind the scenes to the featured performer.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell noted that he had previously requested Jay-Z take the stage himself ‘whenever the moment felt right’. The upcoming Super Bowl marks the second time the event will be hosted at SoFi Stadium. 

The announcement coincides with celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album, ‘Reasonable Doubt’. He succeeds Bad Bunny, who headlined the previous edition. The 2027 Super Bowl will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and Disney+.

## Claims

- Blue Ivy Carter performed on piano at SoFi Stadium. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Blue Ivy played during the songs ‘The Story of O. J.’ and ‘Dead Presidents’. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The concert was part of the Jay-Z 30 tour. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The tour celebrates 30 years of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and 25 years of ‘The Blueprint’. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- DJ Khaled and John Legend appeared during the show. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Scarface joined Jay-Z for ‘This Can’t Be Life’ and ‘Mind Playing Tricks on Me’. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime show

Rapper Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

89 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jay-z-concludes-jay-z30-tour-at-sofi-stadium-with-hip-hop-legends

### 2026-10-24: Jay-Z concludes JAY-Z 30 Los Angeles residency at SoFi Stadium

Jay-Z concluded his JAY-Z 30 tour residency in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium, featuring appearances by Blue Ivy, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre while addressing the impact of AI.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blue-ivy-carter-joins-jay-z-on-stage-at-sofi-stadium

### 2026-09-24: Jay-Z performs sold-out concert at Stade de France in Paris

Jay-Z performed a sold-out concert at Paris's Stade de France, featuring guest appearances by Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jay-z-performs-sold-out-concert-at-stade-de-france-in-paris

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