Jay-Z claims 14 minutes at 2027 Super Bowl
The rapper will headline the halftime show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, with four artists emerging as likely special guests.
By Larissa Shah ·
Jay-Z will perform the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14, 2027. The event will take place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Roc Nation, Jay-Z's company, produces the halftime show for the NFL. The two entities have maintained this partnership since 2019.
Jay-Z serves as a key decision-maker for the event's lineup. For this year's game, he chose himself as the main performer. The identity of the teams playing in the Super Bowl remains unknown until the final day of January 2027. The focus now shifts to the musical guests who may join the rapper on stage.
Beyoncé stands as the most likely candidate for a special appearance. She has been married to Jay-Z since 2018, and the couple shares three children. Their musical history includes collaborations such as "'03 Bonnie and Clyde" and "Crazy in Love." They have also toured together, which has given them extensive experience sharing a stage.
Beyoncé has prior experience performing at NFL events. She performed with Coldplay and Bruno Mars during the 2016 halftime show. In 2001, she sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII in her hometown of Houston. On Christmas Day 2024, she headlined a halftime performance at an NFL game in Houston, a show widely known as the Beyoncé Bowl.
Rihanna is another strong possibility for the guest list. Jay-Z helped launch her career in 2005 when he was the CEO of Def Jam Records. She later joined Roc Nation in 2010. The two have released several songs together, including "Umbrella," "Run This Town," and "FourFiveSeconds."
Earlier in 2026, Rihanna made a surprise appearance on Jay-Z's tour. She joined him on stage at Yankee Stadium, a venue frequently referenced in his lyrics. Rihanna also headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2023. During that performance, she announced her pregnancy to a global audience.
Blu Ivy Carter, the oldest child of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, is also a potential guest. She performed as a dancer during her mother's 2024 Christmas Day show in Houston. She also danced with Beyoncé on the Cowboy Carter tour. Concertgoers have shown strong support for her, often holding signs and calling her name during events.
Blu Ivy has already performed on an NFL stage. She is also a regular attendee at NFL games with her father. Her participation could make the halftime show a family event. The specific date of the Super Bowl game itself is set for February 14, 2027.
Eminem is the final name linked to the performance. He joined Jay-Z on stage during the current tour. The two previously collaborated on the song "Renegade," which appeared on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint. Eminem has prior experience at the Super Bowl. He appeared as a special guest during the 2022 halftime show, which featured a large hip-hop lineup.
