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Jay-Z Announced as Super Bowl Halftime Headliner

His company's work with the NFL began in 2019.

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Source: Euronews, 2026-10-27.

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Read and understand · 1/2When is the halftime performance scheduled?

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February 14, 2027. The report dates the planned performance to February 14, 2027.

Clue: Rapper Jay-Z has been announced as the main performer for the Super Bowl halftime show in 2027. Euronews says the event is scheduled for February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Read and understand · 2/2What is Roc Nation’s connection to the halftime show?

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It has worked with the NFL on the show since 2019. Roc Nation has partnered with the league on the show since 2019.

Clue: The performance is still in the future. His entertainment company, Roc Nation, has helped produce the halftime show since its partnership with the National Football League began in 2019. Jay-Z also recently performed at the same stadium during a series marking 30 years since his first album.

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Jay-Z has been named the halftime headliner. The performance is scheduled for February 14, 2027, so it has not taken place yet.

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