Jay-Z sparks AI rant amid rumors he may headline Super Bowl halftime show
Jay-Z responded to online criticism about rumors he might book himself for the Super Bowl halftime show by delivering a lengthy speech on artificial intelligence at his SoFi Stadium concert.
Rumors circulated that Jay-Z had chosen himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, prompting a surge of online mockery. In response, the 56-year-old rapper took the stage at his own concert and delivered a protracted tirade about artificial intelligence, urging fans to remain skeptical of the technology’s reach. He emphasized that genuine feeling cannot be replicated by machines and cautioned against allowing AI to mimic personal style.
Roc Nation and the NFL declined to comment on the halftime speculation, noting they only release official announcements when finalized. Jay-Z, who has overseen the halftime production since a 2019 deal with the NFL, has previously booked performers like Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. His wife, Beyoncé, performed at the 2013 show, but Jay-Z himself has never taken the halftime slot.
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