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Jay-Z’s Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show: Our Dream Setlist
Jay-Z has been announced as the headliner for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles, marking his debut as a performer at the event. The appearance follows years of involvement through Roc Nation, which has helped shape the show, and comes as two of his landmark albums reach anniversaries.
The article proposes a dream setlist drawing on Jay-Z’s catalogue and collaborators. It suggests songs including “99 Problems”, “Public Service Announcement” and “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)”, with possible appearances by Beyoncé, Rihanna, The Roots, Adam Blackstone and Rick Rubin; it also considers a reunion with Kanye West, while noting controversy around Ye.
In short
- Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.
- It will be his first halftime performance after seven years shaping the event through Roc Nation.
- A proposed setlist mixes solo hits, anniversary tributes and possible guest appearances.
Explained simply
Jay-Z, also known as Shawn Carter, is a New York rapper and music executive whose career spans several decades. He founded Roc Nation, an entertainment company that has worked with the NFL on its halftime shows since 2019.
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the United States’ top American football league, and its halftime performance is watched by a large audience. Jay-Z’s extensive catalogue includes songs made with other artists, so a setlist could draw on both his solo work and his musical collaborations.