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Jay-Z to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium
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Jay-Z is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, following an announcement by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation. Roc Nation will executive produce the performance, with Hamish Hamilton directing.
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The performance marks a change for Jay-Z, who previously served in an advisory and production role for NFL entertainment through Roc Nation rather than performing on stage himself.
Key Facts
- Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
- The announcement was made jointly by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation.
- Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 to advise on and help produce league entertainment presentations.
- Roc Nation will executive produce the halftime show, with Hamish Hamilton directing.
- Jay-Z has won 25 Grammy Awards and received 89 nominations.
- His 1996 debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt,' was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame last year.
- Jay-Z co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records and founded Roc Nation in 2008.
- Jay-Z is a four-time Emmy winner and is inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Who's Mentioned
PersonAlicia Keys“Collaborator on the song 'Empire State of Mind'.”OrganizationRoc-A-Fella Records“Record label co-founded by Jay-Z.”locationSoFi Stadium“Location of the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in Inglewood, California.”locationYankee Stadium“Location of sold-out shows celebrating 'Reasonable Doubt'.”PersonDJ Khaled“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”locationBrooklyn“Hometown association for Jay-Z.”PersonEminem“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”PersonBad Bunny“Performer whose February show won seven Emmys.”OrganizationNFL“Announced Jay-Z as the halftime performer and partner of Roc Nation.”PersonHamish Hamilton“Director of the halftime show.”PersonBeyoncé“Jay-Z's wife who has performed at two Super Bowls.”PersonJohn Legend“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”PersonNas“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”OrganizationApple Music“Co-announced Jay-Z's upcoming halftime performance.”PersonShawn Carter“Birth name of Jay-Z.”OrganizationRoc Nation“Entertainment company co-founded by Jay-Z that is executive producing the halfti”PersonRihanna“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”PersonKendrick Lamar“Performer whose show won an Emmy for music direction.”PersonJay-Z“Headline performer for the Super Bowl halftime show and co-founder of Roc Nation”PersonScarface“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”PersonRoger Goodell“NFL Commissioner who made a request regarding Jay-Z performing.”PersonToo $hort“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”locationLondon“Location of sold-out performances.”locationParis“Location of sold-out performances.”locationInglewood“City where SoFi Stadium is located.”PersonBlue Ivy“Jay-Z's daughter who played piano during his recent concerts.”PersonSnoop Dogg“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”PersonDr. Dre“Guest performer at Jay-Z's recent concert.”