Jay-Z officially picks himself to perform Super Bowl halftime show despite fierce backlash

ESPN has officially announced that Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California. Despite facing fierce backlash following weeks of speculation, the rapper has selected himself to perform. Jay-Z, who has previously assisted in producing the event, will now step into the spotlight to take the stage on Monday for the big game performance in Southern California, marking a transition from producer to the main performer of the show.