JAY-Z reportedly reviewed the halftime options and decided the ideal candidate was already in the meeting.

JAY-Z may be taking “bet on yourself” to a different level. Following Puck’s initial report, Deadline has also confirmed through a source that he will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show.

The game takes place February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The booking would put JAY-Z in front of the halftime audience after years of behind-the-scenes involvement through Roc Nation’s NFL partnership.

Does Jay have the catalog for a Super Bowl performance? Absolutely. People saying he doesn’t have hits are doing way too much. “Empire State of Mind,” “Run This Town,” and “Otis” could easily make the cut. Getting “N**gas in Paris” or “Big Pimpin’” onto the broadcast might require a few lyrical adjustments, though.

The guest conversation should be interesting, too. From Beyoncé to Rihanna, he has plenty of people he could call, though no supporting lineup has been announced. Personally, I’m hoping Kanye West is in play, too.

Hey man, you know what they say: if they can’t do it right, do it yourself.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.