Jay Z Look-Alike Spotted Way Back In The 1930s

Date: 13-05-2013 5:37 pm (10 years ago) | Author: Direct
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A photo of man bearing a striking resemblance to Jay-Z has surfaced, and if it wasn’t for the fact that it was taken in 1939, you’d swear it was the rapper himself.

The image, taken by Sid Grossman, forms part of the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Centre’s collection… and now, the entire Internet.

The 1939 image shows a man sitting outside a stone building, dressed in typical though stylish attire for the decade: a news-boy cap and a full suit. The man is staring down the camera lens with a distinct sense of attitude and intent.

Best of all, the man from the past has exactly the same poise and swagger as our very own present day Jay-Z. On account of Jay-Z being 43 years old, the man in the photo is of course not him.

Could the man be an old relative of Jay Z?

Posted: at 13-05-2013 05:37 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
- PidginMOUTH at 13-05-2013 05:53 PM (10 years ago)
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However, if you really wanted to start a conspiracy theory, you'd only need to look at the titles of Jay-Z's albums and singles.

The rapper's extensive list of titles include: In My Lifetime, The Best of Both Worlds (with R. Kelly), Don't Let Me Die, Young Forever and Encore... mortality and immortality sure do seem to be running themes in the singer's works.

Obviously, it's a case of extreme coincidence rather than time travel.

But it is interesting to note that the photo was taken a decade after The Great Gatsby was written, so the fellow in Harlem may have been familiar with it.

His future doppelganger would later become the executive producer for the classic's 2013 film adaptation as well as the soundtrack.

So, Do You Believe in Reincarnation?
Posted: at 13-05-2013 05:53 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Arsenal7 at 13-05-2013 05:55 PM (10 years ago)
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poster abeg go find job...... Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-05-2013 05:55 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
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- aliaaz at 13-05-2013 06:11 PM (10 years ago)
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Lol

Posted: at 13-05-2013 06:11 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- winace at 13-05-2013 06:11 PM (10 years ago)
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Waoh dem take worgly resemble no be small.
Posted: at 13-05-2013 06:11 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- zoe61 at 13-05-2013 07:29 PM (10 years ago)
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Lol
Posted: at 13-05-2013 07:29 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- cocoeni at 13-05-2013 07:36 PM (10 years ago)
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to me I don't believe in reincarnation...person fit resemble any body,
e nor mean say na e family.
Posted: at 13-05-2013 07:36 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- osamabinladin at 13-05-2013 08:06 PM (10 years ago)
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Alright !
Posted: at 13-05-2013 08:06 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- ezchusa at 13-05-2013 08:21 PM (10 years ago)
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hmmm

Posted: at 13-05-2013 08:21 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- etibaba at 13-05-2013 09:16 PM (10 years ago)
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I also look like usher.

Posted: at 13-05-2013 09:16 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- paul4daddykalu at 13-05-2013 09:50 PM (10 years ago)
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Photoshop without a single doubt
Posted: at 13-05-2013 09:50 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- PHINO at 13-05-2013 10:08 PM (10 years ago)
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SOME PEOPLE SAY THAT ONE MACDONALD IS MASSACHUSETTS LOOKS LIKE ME AND I HAVE SEEN HIM
Posted: at 13-05-2013 10:08 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Jaylen at 13-05-2013 10:37 PM (10 years ago)
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Reincarnation Jay Z  Shocked Grin
Posted: at 13-05-2013 10:37 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- arsenal123 at 13-05-2013 10:38 PM (10 years ago)
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They resemble sha..
Posted: at 13-05-2013 10:38 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- morgrawl231 at 13-05-2013 11:24 PM (10 years ago)
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 Cool
Posted: at 13-05-2013 11:24 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- pchinedu20 at 14-05-2013 12:49 AM (10 years ago)
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i see
Posted: at 14-05-2013 12:49 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- blackijawboi at 14-05-2013 12:57 AM (10 years ago)
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They sure look alive #fat lips
Posted: at 14-05-2013 12:57 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- blackijawboi at 14-05-2013 12:58 AM (10 years ago)
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They sure look alike #fat lips
Posted: at 14-05-2013 12:58 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Biafranwar at 14-05-2013 01:04 AM (10 years ago)
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Some people don dey mad for hia oooooooooooooooo
Posted: at 14-05-2013 01:04 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- talkisfree at 14-05-2013 02:09 AM (10 years ago)
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Are you blind?cant you see that he was his flesh and blood .
Posted: at 14-05-2013 02:09 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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