Is Jay-Z cooking up something major? The streets are buzzing — and this time, the whispers are getting loud.

It’s unclear who started the rumor, but ever since Hov popped up onstage during Beyoncé’s Paris tour stop, talk of a new JAY-Z project has been heating up. And it might be bigger than just music.

Let’s talk facts. Roc Nation — Jay’s powerhouse entertainment company — has been the mastermind behind the Super Bowl Halftime Show for the last six years. And while they’ve pulled off some legendary performances, not everyone’s been happy with every choice.

Earlier this year, folks were heated when Kendrick Lamar was tapped for the Halftime Show instead of hometown hero Lil Wayne, especially with the big game being in New Orleans. But despite the controversy, Kendrick delivered. The performance shattered records — pulling in a jaw-dropping 133.5 million viewers, even outshining the game itself, which brought in 126 million.

Still, some people aren’t letting the Lil Wayne snub slide… including Nicki Minaj.

She threw direct shade on the remix of “Banned From NO,” rapping:

“NFL, fire some n**s and then call us."

And if that wasn’t enough, Nicki followed up with a few cryptic tweets, hinting that she’s ready to expose some execs over at Roc Nation if pushed too far. 👀

So now fans are asking: is Jay-Z about to respond the way legends do — with a new album rollout? Could this be the beginning of a return to the Super Bowl stage... but this time as the headliner?

Nothing’s confirmed yet, but when Hov starts stepping back in front of the cameras — and the rumors start moving like this — something’s usually on the way.