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Jay-Z Called This Musician A "Modern-Day Shakespeare" And We're All Confused

A modern-day whom?

This is Jay-Z.

Jay-Z recently talked to Metro and discussed his friendship with Chris Martin, Coldplay's lead singer.

But, during his interview, Hov said something that made us all blink a bit.

"In years to come, Britain will look back at him as a modern day Shakespeare," Carter said.

"He is an incredible recording artist, an incredible songwriter, but where he really comes alive is performing live," Carter continued. "If you get the chance to see Coldplay live, do it — you ain’t gonna regret it."

I'm sorry, a modern-day whom?

A.

MODERN.

DAY.

SHAKESPEARE?????

This is me.

If Chris Martin is a modern day Shakespeare then I can't wait for the generations to come to learn Coldplay lyrics in an English class.

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*Tyra voice* We're not gonna go there.

"Jay-Z says Chris Martin is 'a modern day Shakespeare'"

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I'm already confused, TBH.

@oliviamaeae Who wrote it, Chris Martin or Shakespeare?

Chris Martin is a cute guy and all...

...but is he really "Shakespeare-level" material?

YES.