Jay-Z reportedly announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner

The Athletic reports that Jay-Z has been announced as the Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner. Yahoo Sports dates the performance to Valentine's Day 2027, and The Athletic lists SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, as the game venue. Apple Music posted that the halftime announcement was official, though its post text does not name Jay-Z. Yahoo Sports also reports that Roger Goodell had long wanted him to perform.