From Salon · Alex Galbraith · · 1m 30s
Jay-Z picks himself for Super Bowl
Jay-Z selects himself for Super Bowl halftime show after years of manifesting success.
In brief
Jay-Z selects himself for Super Bowl halftime show after years of manifesting success. Jay-Z handpicked himself for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after decades of manifesting his career as a billionaire mogul. Originally reported by Salon.
Jay-Z's career trajectory
Jay-Z has been manifesting his success as a billionaire mogul since his 1996 debut album.
The law of attraction
Jay-Z's career mirrors the law of attraction: thinking about success brings it into reality.
1996 debut album
Jay-Z's 1996 album 'Reasonable Doubt' established his identity as a mogul with a fedora, scarf and cigar.
Early career challenges
Jay-Z faced obstacles like sample clearance for 'The Blueprint' despite being a co-owner of Roc-A-Fella Records.
2014 interview
Jay-Z told Grantland he created a story about winning an essay contest to see 'Annie' as a seventh grader.
Career milestones
Jay-Z launched a clothing brand, nightclub, streaming service, and became CEO of Def Jam Records.
2020 refusal
Jay-Z refused a Super Bowl halftime show offer tied to Kanye West and Rihanna in 2020.
2027 Super Bowl
Roc Nation confirmed Jay-Z for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after 30 years of his debut album.
NFL response
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to confirm or deny the leak about Jay-Z's Super Bowl selection.
2027 Super Bowl timeline
Jay-Z's 2027 Super Bowl halftime show follows his 2026 tour celebrating 30 years of his debut album.
The headline
Jay-Z handpicked himself for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show after decades of manifesting his career as a billionaire mogul.
