Football fans are already sharing their thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show after new reports claimed that Jay-Z has selected himself to headline the highly anticipated performance.
The rapper, who has played a major role in shaping the NFL’s halftime entertainment in recent years, is reportedly choosing himself over other major artists who were considered for the coveted gig. Now, some fans are threatening to skip the performance altogether if the reports turn out to be true. Read more about the new Super Bowl reports and how the internet reacted below.
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Jay-Z Reportedly 'Hired Himself' To Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show
The award-winning rapper is reportedly set to take center stage during the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14th, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. According to a report from Puck, the rapper selected himself for the performance after considering other potential headliners, including Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber.
The reported choice is particularly eyebrow-raising given Jay-Z's longtime involvement with the NFL's halftime show. His entertainment company, Roc Nation, partnered with the league in 2019 to help produce the performances and oversee artist selection. The partnership was renewed for another five years in 2024, reportedly in a deal worth $5M annually.
The musician has reportedly played a key role in choosing the halftime headliners since the partnership began, making the possibility of him selecting himself not as big a surprise as some are making it out to be. If the reports are accurate, then he would be headlining the Super Bowl halftime show for the first time. However, the NFL has not confirmed he'll be the official performer.
Football Fans Threaten To 'Skip' The Super Bowl Halftime Show If Jay-Z Performs
While the dad-of-three is one of the most successful rappers of all time, the reported possibility of him headlining the Super Bowl halftime show is already sparking some backlash and debate online. Some football fans aren't particularly excited about the idea, with others questioning whether it's fair or appropriate for the rapper to choose himself for a performance that he reportedly influences.
"What a joke," commented an Instagram user, as another referenced the Roc Nation partnership, adding, "Saw this coming from a mile away."
"Nobody's trying to watch that," a user claimed.
"Horrible pick," wrote another.
One user commented that the rapper is "quite irrelevant in 2026," as another responded that they would "definitely skip" his performance.
"Nepotism's final boss," a user joked.
"There are better options out there," added another.
