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Jay-Z Will Be the Same Age as This Rock Legend When He Headlines the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium on 14 February 2027, after more than three decades in music. He will be 57, the same age Tom Petty was when he performed at the 2008 Super Bowl, making Jay-Z one of several veteran artists to lead the high-profile show.
The announcement came during a Dallas Cowboys–Philadelphia Eagles game, and Jay-Z said the booking continued a 30-year journey in music and culture. Recent halftime headliners have included younger performers Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar, while other artists in their 50s and 60s have also performed. Roc Nation will executive produce the show, directed by Hamish Hamilton, which is due to air on ESPN, ABC and Disney+.
In short
- Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.
- He will be 57, matching Tom Petty’s age at the 2008 show.
- Roc Nation will executive produce the performance.
Explained simply
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League, the top level of American professional football. Its halftime show has become a major music event, watched by a large audience in the United States and around the world.
Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter and record executive whose career spans more than three decades. Tom Petty was an American rock musician who performed at the 2008 Super Bowl, aged 57; comparing their ages places the booking in the context of a halftime show that has featured artists at different stages of their careers.
The show is produced by Roc Nation, the entertainment company Jay-Z founded, alongside the NFL. The performers and production can draw attention beyond the game, making the halftime slot a prominent showcase for music and popular culture.