Jay-Z's Picks: Who's the Next Shakespeare?

Ever wonder who Jay-Z thinks is a modern-day genius? Well, he’s got some interesting picks! One name that stands out is Chris Martin from Coldplay. You might be surprised to know that Jay-Z and Chris Martin became pals at a fancy dinner. It's not every day that Jay-Z hangs out at someone's house, but he makes an exception for Martin. Why? Because he thinks Chris is super talented, like a genius. He even compares him to the famous writer, Shakespeare!

Jay-Z has been in the music business a long time, so he knows talent when he sees it. He’s got a list of musicians he thinks are brilliant, including Kanye West, Andre 3000, Bono, Dr. Dre, and Rick Rubin. But let's talk about Chris Martin. Jay-Z thinks he's awesome because he writes songs full of emotion and truth. Plus, he's a great performer live! Even Beyoncé, Jay-Z’s wife, has worked with Martin. She even turned down a song he wrote, but they're still friends. It shows that even friends can be honest with each other about their art.

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