As someone who is not a very big football fan, the Super Bowl halftime show is my favorite part of the whole day (besides my mom’s buffalo chicken dip). There have been a lot of good shows, such as Rhianna’s pregnancy reveal, Usher’s roller- skating performance and Kendrick Lamar bringing light to political issues and bringing out surprise guests. The halftime show has arguably become almost as important as the game itself. So, when I heard that Jay-Z would be headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, I couldn’t help but wonder if he really is the best choice.Â
Now, don’t get me wrong, I think he is a legendary rapper and deserves recognition for his contributions to the music industry. I just think there is a difference between being a music legend and being the most exciting choice for one of the biggest entertainment events of the year. Personally, I think the Super Bowl could have done a lot better.Â
We are living in a time where there are so many new and exciting artists that would bring energy to the stage, and somehow Jay-Z was the best option? Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Drake, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa are just a few names that could bring something exciting to the halftime stage.Â
Another part of this announcement that makes the decision even more questionable is Jay-Z’s involvement in choosing the halftime performers in the first place.Â
Since 2019, Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, has partnered with the NFL to help produce the halftime show and oversee its musical entertainment. In fact, halftime show producer Jesse Collins has confirmed that Jay-Z makes the final decision on who performs. Meaning he chose himself…Â
To be completely honest, most of his biggest hits are collaborations with other artists, so if he doesn’t bring out special guests, then everyone is going to be very disappointed. His songs include “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys, “Crazy in Love” with BeyoncĂ© and “Run This Town” with Rihanna and Kanye West are his biggest songs. The songs are great, but it makes me wonder how much of the show will rely on bringing out other artists to keep the audience entertained. Now, I wouldn’t be surprised with Beyonce making yet again another surprise appearance, but I’m excited to see if he brings anyone else out.Â