Jay Z Reportedly Selects Himself for Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

Jay Z is reportedly set to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in 2027, according to a report from Puck citing multiple sources. The rapper, who has overseen the NFL's halftime show since 2019, would take the main stage at the annual championship event if the reported selection is confirmed. The report places Jay Z at the center of the 2027 entertainment lineup after months of speculation about potential performers.

The NFL has not been cited as having officially confirmed the selection in the source report. Several artists were also considered for the performance, including Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. Each had a different connection to the possibility of appearing at the NFL's flagship musical event.

Miley Cyrus recently returned to the stage with headline performances at the Hollywood Bowl. According to the source report, some observers viewed those shows as a possible test run for a Super Bowl appearance, followed by a lengthy residency the following year.

Harry Styles is scheduled to conclude his 2026 dates on the Together Together tour on December 13. The singer then has nearly four months off before the tour's next leg begins in April, according to the report. Justin Bieber was another potential candidate after headlining Coachella earlier in 2026. His festival appearance helped place him among the names discussed for the 2027 halftime show.

If Jay Z takes the headline position, Beyoncé could be among the possible guest performers, although the source report does not confirm her participation. She previously headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013 and appeared as a special guest in 2016. Other potential guests could come from Roc Nation, the entertainment company associated with Jay Z's halftime show oversight.

The report identifies Rihanna, J. Cole, Megan Thee Stallion, A$AP Rocky and Alicia Keys among the prominent artists represented by the company.

The reported selection would place Jay Z in the spotlight at a show he has helped oversee since 2019. The source report, published on October 20, 2026, presents his expected headline performance as a report awaiting official confirmation.