Rumors that Jay-Z lost his Apple Music leadership position in connection with the Super Bowl halftime show are lies, and trace back to a satirical post falsely presented as news.
Hip hop star Jay-Z
Hip hop star Jay-Z
The rumor traces back to a post from “America’s Last Line of Defense,” a network known for publishing fabricated stories presented as satire. Screenshots of the post circulated on Facebook and other platforms without the page’s disclaimer, giving the false impression it was a legitimate report.
The original post claims Apple Music “fired” Jay-Z after years of producing the halftime show. There is no supporting evidence from Apple, the NFL, Roc Nation, or any credible news outlet.