Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California

Oct 27, 2026 · The Associated Press

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Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in Southern California

FILE - Jay-Z gestures from the sidelines prior to the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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