Jay-Z Confirmed for Feb. 14 Halftime; Four Artists Could Join
The rapper will headline the 2027 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, with Beyonce, Rihanna, Blu Ivy, and Eminem cited as likely guests.
By Tunde Bailey ·
Jay-Z will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14, 2027. The event will take place at SoFi Stadium. His company, Roc Nation, has produced the NFL halftime show since 2019. Jay-Z serves as a key decision-maker for the lineup. This year, he selected himself as the headliner.
The identity of the two teams playing in the Super Bowl remains unknown. That information will arrive on the final day of January. The halftime lineup also has an open question regarding special guests. Many performers invite additional artists to join them on stage. Jay-Z has not announced any collaborators yet, though industry observers expect he will.
Beyonce is the first name often mentioned in this context. She has been married to Jay-Z since 2018 and the couple shares three children. Their musical history dates back to before their relationship. Their early collaboration included the 2003 track '03 Bonnie and Clyde. Their most popular joint release is 'Crazy in Love.' Other songs they have recorded together include 'Drunk in Love,' 'Part II (On the Run),' 'Deja Vu,' and 'Lift Off.' They have toured together in the past, giving them experience sharing a stage.
Beyonce also has a track record with the NFL. She performed at halftime in 2016 alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars. She sang the national anthem at Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2001 in Houston. On Christmas Day in 2024, she performed at halftime in Houston for an event fans call the 'Beyoncé Bowl.'
Rihanna is another likely candidate. Jay-Z helped launch her career in 2005 when he was CEO of Def Jam Records. She later moved to Roc Nation in 2010. The two have recorded songs such as 'Umbrella,' 'Run This Town,' and 'FourFiveSeconds.' Earlier this year, she made a surprise appearance on his tour at Yankee Stadium. She headlined the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, where she announced her pregnancy during the performance.
Blu Ivy Carter, the couple's oldest child, is also on the list. She performed as a dancer during her mother's 2024 Christmas Day show in Houston. She joined the Cowboy Carter tour as a dancer. She has a large fanbase, with attendees often holding signs and shouting her name. She has previously performed on an NFL stage and often attends games with her father. Her presence could make the event a family affair.
Eminem is the final name frequently cited. He joined Jay-Z on stage during his current tour. The two collaborated on the song 'Renegade' for the album The Blueprint. Eminem performed as a special guest at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. He was part of a hip-hop lineup that year.
