Grammy-winning rap star Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline next year's Super Bowl.
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Jay-Z Reportedly Set to Headline Super Bowl
Per a Tuesday (October 20) report from Puck, the Empire State of Mind Creator will headline the big game this coming February.
Since 2019, Jay-Z has served as the NFL's Live Music Entertainment Strategist through a partnership with his Roc Nation agency. Through this partnership, Jay-Z has full control over selecting Super Bowl halftime performers and producing the show.
So this year he decided to hire himself.
The report says that the Roc Nation boss could make the official announcement when he invades Los Angeles this weekend. To perform two more sold-out anniversary concerts at SoFi Stadium.
Of course, the report led to widespread reaction from fans on social media.
"This is actually wild to think about. Why would anyone pass up a Miley Cyrus halftime show after her recent performances?" one person wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"It's [going to] be pure cinema. I'm sure he won't be the only one on the ticket," a second user chimed in.
Many people have praised Jay-Z's booking. Bringing in some of the hottest artists like Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny, and even bringing Rihanna out of retirement to headline the big game. But not everyone is a fan,
During a February 2026 appearance on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, Kid Rock called Hov's NFL partnership a 'DEI' hire.
"Nothing against Jay-Z. You know I respect his hustle, his music. But there seems to be a little bit of a DEI hire going on there,"
