During halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup on Monday Night Football, the NFL announced that Jay-Z would be performing the halftime present for Super Bowl 61 at SoFi Stadium.
With the strain of taking part in one of the largest stay televised performances on nationwide TV, the 25-time Grammy Award-winning artist isn’t phased by it.
Jay-Z was caught on digital camera by TMZ in New York City after the announcement was made official when the outlet requested him about the pressue he might be feeling.
The rapper smiled, laughed, and instructed them, “There’s no strain concerned.“
Jay-Z seems on prior to the begin of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. Getty Images
TMZ also requested him what it will be like getting ready for the halftime present, and he responded, “Same as always.”
With Jay-Z set to take the stage, it will be the second time the halftime present has been carried out at SoFi Stadium, as the venue hosted Super Bowl 56, which featured the hometown Los Angeles Rams changing into the second crew in NFL historical past to win it at their dwelling stadium.
Jay-Z feels no strain of taking part in in Super Bowl halftime present. BACKGRID
The halftime present is thought of one of the highest marks a musician can attain in their profession.
Super Bowl 56’s halftime present was headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. It also included visitor appearances by 50 Cent and Anderson.Paak.
Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald signaling to give him his ring after recording a game-winning sack against Joe Burrow in Super Bowl 56. Getty Images
Since Super Bowl 56, the league has featured Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny in earlier halftime performances.
Aside from SoFi Stadium having one of the greatest halftime exhibits in current reminiscence, Los Angeles has had its justifiable share of iconic performances, including Michael Jackson’s efficiency at the Rose Bowl at Super Bowl 27 in 1993.
Since 2020, the NFL has partnered with Jay-Z’s leisure firm, “Roc Nation,” as it’s stay music strategist.