Jay-Z Says He Doesn't Feel Pressure As Super Bowl Halftime Show Performer

Jay-Z on Super Bowl Halftime Show I Don't Feel Any Pressure ... Just Another Gig To Me!!! Published October 27, 2026 3:40 PM PDT Jay-Z is completely at ease after picking himself to perform the Super Bowl halftime show ... and he's not letting any outside noise put him under pressure. We got Hov in New York City on Tuesday, and our photog asked him if he felt any pressure to deliver a top-notch performance at Super Bowl 61 when the big game rolls around in February. GOAT’s out of the bag. @sc #AppleMusicHalftime #SBLXI https://t.co/GrIurjDM9L @NFL Jay smiled, laughed, and told us there's no pressure involved ... even though millions of folks across the world will be tuning in. We also asked Jigga how he's going to prepare for the halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA ... and it sounds like this is going to be just another show for the GOAT. As you know ... Jay-Z confirmed the worst-kept secret in Hollywood on Monday night, announcing himself as the halftime performer. He picks the acts, and he picked himself. No wonder there's no pressure ... Jay-Z is his own boss!!! Related articles Jay-Z Music Business Musicians Hip Hop TMZ Sports Super Bowl Jay-Z Super Bowl Exclusive Music Concerts and Tours