This is just like that time apple put U2’s album on every ipod that nobody wanted
Jaÿ-Z reportedly might make himself the main event to perform at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.
With Super Bowl LXI less than four months away, the announcement of who will get the coveted spot to perform during halftime has yet to be made officially. On Tuesday (Oct. 20), PUCK reported that sources tell them Hov has picked himself. According to PUCK, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber were also considered. It's rumored that Jigga could announce the move during his Los Angeles concert at SoFi Stadium on Friday (Oct. 23). SoFi Stadium will also host the Super Bowl, which takes place Feb. 14.
Despite not putting out an album, Jaÿ-Z has had a comeback year of sorts, performing record-breaking anniversary concerts in New York City over the summer and headlining the Roots Picnic 2026. He's also done multiple rare interviews and released the eight-part HBO docuseries, Jaÿ-Z in 8.
Jaÿ-Z and Roc Nation, which serves as live music strategists for the NFL, have had a hand in picking the Super Bowl halftime show performer since 2020. For the past seven years, the Super Bowl halftime show performer has been announced in September, except The Weeknd in 2021, who wasn't revealed until November.
XXL has reached out to Jaÿ-Z's team for comment.