JAŸ-Z is set to headline the 2027 Super Bowl LXI halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The 56-year-old rapper, who has helped the NFL select halftime performers since 2019 through Roc Nation, will now take center stage himself. Referencing his debut album Reasonable Doubt, he described the opportunity as a dream come true after 30 years in music.

While legends like Beyoncé, Prince, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Paul McCartney have performed at the event, some major artists have reportedly declined. Rihanna turned down an opportunity in 2019 to show solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and his protest against racial injustice. She later headlined the show in 2023, revealing her second pregnancy during the performance.

Pink expressed concerns about the criticism halftime performers face, while Adele reportedly said she declined because the show was more about spectacle than music. However, the NFL denied formally offering Adele the position. Taylor Swift has never headlined, but there is no public confirmation that she rejected an official offer, despite years of speculation about possible obstacles.

Country music icon Dolly Parton also revealed that she had declined invitations several times, explaining that the production felt too big for her. The article reports that Parton died in August 2026 at age 80, though that claim should be independently verified. Despite the pressure and massive audience, the halftime show remains one of music’s most prominent stages. 🎶