Jay-Z steps up to lead 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
The rapper has not announced special guests, but four artists with strong ties to him remain likely candidates.
By Thiago Kovalenko ·
Jay-Z will perform the halftime show for Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
The concert will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z and his company, Roc Nation, serve as the NFL's production partner for the halftime event. The team has produced the show since 2019. This year, Jay-Z decided to headline the performance himself rather than bringing in an outside act as the main feature.
The NFL has not yet determined which two teams will play in the game. That information will be released on the final day of the regular season in late January. While the teams are unknown, the halftime lineup remains a subject of public interest. Jay-Z has not officially confirmed any special guests, though he has a history of inviting collaborators to join him on stage.
Beyonce is a frequent candidate for the role. The couple has been married since 2018 and has collaborated on multiple hit songs, including "Crazy in Love" and "Drunk in Love." They have toured together extensively. Beyonce also has experience performing at the Super Bowl. She joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars for the 2016 halftime show and sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2001.
Rihanna is another likely guest. Jay-Z helped launch her career as the head of Def Jam Records. The two have recorded songs together, such as "Umbrella" and "Run This Town." Rihanna appeared as a surprise guest on Jay-Z's tour at Yankee Stadium earlier this year. She headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2023, where she announced her pregnancy to the audience.
Blu Ivy Carter, the oldest child of Jay-Z and Beyonce, is also on the list. She performed as a dancer during Beyonce's 2024 Christmas Day halftime show in Houston. She also danced on the Cowboy Carter tour. Her presence would mark a family appearance, as she often attends NFL games with her father.
Eminem rounds out the group of potential guests. The two rappers collaborated on the track "Renegade" for Jay-Z's album The Blueprint. Eminem joined Jay-Z on stage during his current tour. He previously appeared at the 2022 Super Bowl as part of a hip-hop lineup. The NFL has not provided a schedule for further announcements regarding the guest list.
