Jay-Z Confirmed for 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show With Four Guest Candidates
The rapper will headline the February 14 event at SoFi Stadium, with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, and his daughter cited as potential guests.
By George Parker ·
Jay-Z has officially booked himself to perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. The event is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. He will step into the role of headliner for the first time since producing the show began in 2019. This announcement resolves the primary question about the performer, though the competing teams remain unknown until the final day of January.
The decision comes from Roc Nation, Jay-Z's company, which partners with the NFL to produce the halftime event. As a key decision-maker, Jay-Z selected his own name for the top of the bill. While he has not confirmed any additional acts, industry observation suggests he will likely invite special guests, a common practice for major halftime headliners.
Beyoncé is the most frequently cited candidate for a guest spot. The couple has been married since 2018 and has collaborated on numerous tracks, including "Crazy in Love" from 2003 and "Drunk in Love." They have toured together, establishing a history of sharing a stage. Beyoncé has extensive experience on the NFL field, having performed with Coldplay and Bruno Mars in 2016. She also sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2001 and headlined the Christmas Day 2024 game in Houston.
Rihanna represents another strong possibility, given her professional history with Jay-Z. He discovered her in 2005 while serving as CEO of Def Jam Records. She later moved to Roc Nation in 2010. Their musical collaborations include "Umbrella" and "Run This Town." Earlier in 2026, Rihanna made a surprise appearance at Jay-Z's tour at Yankee Stadium. She previously headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, where she announced her pregnancy.
Blu Ivy Carter, Jay-Z and Beyoncé's oldest child, is also considered a viable guest option. She has already performed as a dancer during her mother's 2024 Christmas Day halftime show in Houston. She joined the Cowboy Carter tour in a similar capacity. Blu Ivy attends NFL games with her father and has developed a dedicated fan base who anticipate her appearances at major events.
Eminem rounds out the list of likely candidates. He recently joined Jay-Z on stage during his current tour. The two collaborated on the song "Renegade" for Jay-Z's album The Blueprint. Eminem has prior experience performing in Super Bowl halftime, appearing as a special guest in 2022 alongside a hip-hop lineup. His previous appearances demonstrate his compatibility with the scale of the event.
The selection of guests will determine the final structure of the 14-minute performance. Each candidate offers a different dynamic, ranging from romantic partners to former industry discoveries to family members. The NFL and Roc Nation have not provided a timeline for announcing these additional acts. The focus now shifts to the football games that will decide which two teams take the field at SoFi Stadium.
The 2027 halftime show will mark another iteration of the partnership between the NFL and Roc Nation. With the headliner confirmed, the attention of fans and media will turn toward the identity of the supporting cast. The four names mentioned above have the strongest historical ties to Jay-Z and the most relevant performance experience on the NFL stage.
Source: CBS Sports
