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“I’m Not a Big Fan”: 2x Patriots Super Bowl Champ Opposes Jay-Z Headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Jay-Z is heading to the Super Bowl halftime stage for the first time, but Kyle Van Noy is already looking back at the show that made 50 Cent a surprise hit in Los Angeles. The former Patriots outside linebacker has…

By Farheen Fathima · Essentially Sports

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:57 AM

Key Things to Know

Kyle Van Noy publicly opposed Jay-Z headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show.
Van Noy questioned audience demand for Jay-Z, comparing it to 50 Cent's past halftime appearance.
Roc Nation chose Jay-Z to headline following his recent 30th anniversary tour.

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy expressed his disapproval of Jay-Z headlining the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. Speaking on TikTok, the former New England Patriots outside linebacker questioned who wants to listen to Jay-Z and reflected on 50 Cent's memorable appearance during the earlier SoFi Stadium halftime performance.

Jay-Z's Roc Nation selected the rapper to perform following his successful Jay-Z 30 anniversary tour. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell supported the announcement, noting that having Jay-Z headline had been his goal since the league partnered with Roc Nation.

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