Get the latest gossip

Super Bowl Halftime Producer Says Jay-Z Has Final Say on Headliner: ‘It’s a Decision That Jay Makes’


Super Bowl halftime producer Jesse Collins talks controversy around Kendrick Lamar's pick as headliner and the snub of New Orleans native Lil Wayne.

During a new interview, Super Bowl halftime producer Jesse Collins was asked about the controversy surrounding Kendrick Lamar ‘s pick as headliner and the supposed snub of New Orleans native Lil Wayne. After some of his peers came to his defense, the Young Money boss posted a video expressing his disappointment, saying not being chosen to perform “broke” him and that he blamed himself for assuming he was going to be picked. Back in 2019, Jay-Z and Roc Nation entered a partnership with the NFL that would task the mogul and his team with being the league’s “live music entertainment strategist” and to assist in social justice reform initiatives.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Billboard

Read more on:

Photo of Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Related news:

News photo

Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Cut Ribbon at First Fanatics Sportsbook in New Jersey

News photo

Beyoncé recalls she 'couldn't afford calling cards' to contact husband Jay-Z when they first began dating as she opens up about privacy and family

News photo

Why Pharrell Didn’t Tell Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani and More A-Listers He’d Be Turning Them Into Legos for His Documentary