NewzJay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment company has produced the star-packed Super Bowl halftime show each year since 2020, but the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the event.
(EPA Images pic)LOS ANGELES: Rapper Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl LXI halftime show this February in Los Angeles, the NFL announced Monday.Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment company has produced the star-packed Super Bowl halftime show each year since 2020, selecting the headliners, but the hip-hop mogul has not previously performed himself at the event."When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that Jay-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a joint statement."I couldn't be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage."The announcement did not specify whether Jay-Z would be the sole headliner.It came after Jay-Z – who is married to pop megastar Beyonce – performed two shows last weekend at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, which will serve as the venue for the Super Bowl on February 14.Those gigs served as the culmination for a year-long tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album, "Reasonable Doubt"."From 'Reasonable Doubt' to standing on the Super Bowl halftime stage, this has been a journey," said Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter."Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true."In an indication of the level of star power Jay-Z could potentially bring with him to the halftime spectacular, he was joined on-stage in Los Angeles by John Legend, DJ Khaled, Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. If he does, here are some guesses of who they could be
Next year's Super Bowl will take place on Feb 14 in Los Angeles. The billionaire rap icon already curates the Halftime Show through his company Roc Nation. The rapper confirmed he would headline the gig, which his company Roc Nation has had a hand in producing since 2019
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