Beyoncé, Jay-Z and a Possible Super Bowl Reunion? Dame Dash Makes His Stance Clear. (Getty Images)
If anyone was hoping for a Jay-Z and Dame Dash reunion at the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show, well, Dame has some bad news. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder has made it pretty clear that he wants no part of Jay-Z’s big halftime moment. And his message? Don’t even bother calling.
Dre’s memorable 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, which featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends. Of course, Jay-Z’s guest lineup for 2027 has not been officially confirmed, so there’s no telling who could actually show up. Whatever happens at the 2027 halftime show, he doesn’t want to be part of it.
“Don’t even call me… I’m not going,” Dame said, shutting down the idea of joining Jay-Z on stage. The two once built Roc-A-Fella Records together alongside Kareem “Biggs” Burke, helping shape one of hip-hop’s biggest eras. During a recent interview with The Art of Dialogue , Dash didn’t hold back when the conversation turned to Jay-Z and the upcoming Super Bowl performance. And honestly, considering the history between these two, the comment was bound to get people talking. For longtime hip-hop fans, seeing Dame Dash and Jay-Z together again would be a pretty wild moment. But their business relationship eventually fell apart, and the former partners have had years of tension and public disagreements. So, a surprise reunion at the Super Bowl would definitely have been a moment. Unfortunately for fans hoping for that nostalgic throwback, Dame doesn’t seem interested. His response made it sound like this isn’t something he’s even considering. He isn’t teasing a possible appearance or leaving the door open. He’s simply saying no. Dash’s comments weren’t just about refusing to perform. He also weighed in on Jay-Z’s approach to the halftime show, questioning how the performance could affect his career if it doesn’t land well with viewers. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines He even brought up Dr. Dame also mentioned Beyoncé while discussing the possibility of surprise appearances, raising questions about how often she could be brought out as part of the spectacle. Jay-Z and Dame Dash have a complicated history, and a Super Bowl reunion would have been one of those moments that instantly sent hip-hop fans down memory lane. But for now, Dame’s answer is pretty clear. And with the Super Bowl still ahead, fans will be watching to see who Jay-Z brings on stage even if one familiar name has already ruled himself out. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.