# Jay-Z’s Super Bowl booking puts NFL’s broadcast standards under scrutiny

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jay-zs-super-bowl-halftime-show-selection-has-more-than-99-vulgarity-and-profanity-problems-for-the-nfl/
- Published: 2026-10-27T19:08:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T19:14:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/jay-z-super-bowl-halftime-show-selection-99-vulgarity-profanity-problems-nfl
- Topics: Elections, Entertainment, Music, Politics, World

## Key points

- The column questions Jay-Z’s lyrics as Super Bowl halftime entertainment.
- Roc Nation selects the headliner under its NFL partnership.
- The show is scheduled to air on 14 February.

## Summary

The article argues that Jay-Z’s selection as the Super Bowl LXI halftime headliner raises concerns about the language and themes in his music, beyond the fact that his company, Roc Nation, selected him. It says the NFL’s partnership with Roc Nation makes the league responsible for the show it approves for a major international audience.

The columnist points to Jay-Z’s use of profanity and slurs, derogatory language about women and sexual references, and asks whether he will change his lyrics or song choices for the broadcast. The article says the show is scheduled for 14 February and will air on ABC and ESPN and stream on Disney+; it expects an audience of about one-third of Americans across roughly 190 countries.

## Coverage

- [Fox News: Jay-Z’s Super Bowl booking puts NFL’s broadcast standards under scrutiny](https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/jay-z-super-bowl-halftime-show-selection-99-vulgarity-profanity-problems-nfl)
- [Rolling Stone: Jay-Z Deserves the Super Bowl Halftime Gig](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jay-z-super-bowl-halftime-gig-deserves-1235648588/)

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