Jay-Z rumored to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium

Jay-Z is rumored to be the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl LXI halftime show, according to reports from Puck News cited by KTLA 5 and iHeartRadio outlets. The rapper and Roc Nation founder, who has produced the halftime show for the past seven years, is said to have chosen himself for the performance.

Sources indicate that Jay-Z was considered the most compelling choice over other artists like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus. The announcement of the halftime show performer could come as soon as this weekend.

Jay-Z is currently performing his "JAŸ-Z 30" shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on October 23 and 24, which may serve as warm-ups for the Super Bowl performance. The final NFL game of the season is scheduled for February 14 at the same venue.

This potential halftime show would mark the culmination of Jay-Z's global celebrations for three decades in the music industry. He has recently performed in New York, London, Paris, and Philadelphia as part of these festivities, including special guest appearances by notable artists.

Fans in Los Angeles have the opportunity to see Jay-Z live this month before the Super Bowl event, which is a significant local entertainment highlight given the stadium's role as host venue.