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. Since the photo-which forms part of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center's collection-hit the internet, different conspiracy theories bordering on Jay-Z re-incarnating has spread around the
cyber world.

The man in the picture 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 JayZ. On account of Jay-Z being 43 years
old, the man in the photo is of course not him.

Further fueling the re-incarnation theories are names the rapper have named some of his albums/singles. Interestingly, 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.

However I think you'd agree that this is just mere co-incidence rather than a case of re-incarnation or time travel as suggested by conspiracy theorists.

That's not jay-z? . Has to be his ancestor or something

dominique: That's not jay-z? . Has to be his ancestor or something

ancestor kor! Ancestor nii

Take a closer look!......

Based on the number of people who have lived on this planet I believe everyone on earth has someone out there that looks exactly like them whether dead or still alive.

Striking resemblance...honestly would bet it's Jay Z but for the age difference

They should trace the man's family. It's possible that a sperm entered where it was not supposed yo enter.

Its clear some shi.t happened

Afam4eva: They should trace the man's family. It's possible that a sperm entered where it was not supposed yo enter.

Was dis supposed to make sense!?!!

timpaker:

Jay-z ke? That's his grand daddy, his name is Jay-x, he was a soldier at the American - Vietnam war. He was taken from Senegal during the slave ere that explains why he's got a big nose.

Genius!!

hornipipe: Based on the number of people who have lived on this planet I believe everyone on earth has someone out there that looks exactly like them whether dead or still alive.

correct!!!

Afam4eva: They should trace the man's family. It's possible that a sperm entered where it was not supposed yo enter.

huh

timpaker:

Jay-z ke? That's his grand daddy, his name is Jay-x, he was a soldier at the American - Vietnam war. He was taken from Senegal during the slave ere that explains why he's got a big nose.

where exactly did you get this from or you're trying to be funny?

Now, this should make frontpage, i'm telling ya.
Mod, what are you guys waiting for

Nairalanders late again as usual.

where was that pic taken?

H-Star89:
where was that pic taken?

Yaba left.
Oshi!

Doppleganger

thats jay z, de dude is a vampire. What do u think.. Forever young? Anyone thinking like me?

katordidi: thats jay z, de dude is a vampire. What do u think.. Forever young? Anyone thinking like me?

I agree with you on this one. Its definately jay-z. The pic was modified or edited to make it look ancient. How can that not be jay-z? Not many people have that lips you know

specialguest:

I agree with you on this one. Its definately jay-z. The pic was modified or edited to make it look ancient. How can that now be jay-z? Not many people have that lips you know

YOU ARE SO WRONG!!!!!

hornipipe: Based on the number of people who have lived on this planet I believe everyone on earth has someone out there that looks exactly like them whether dead or still alive.

You're right! A colleague who visited South Africa said he saw me. I thought he was joking, not until his parents asked me why I ignore them and when I returned from South Africa. Honestly, I neva comot 4rm 9ja b4 neither do I have any ancestors from S.A. There's someone out there that looks just like us!

idee.esperanza:

You're right! A colleague who visited South Africa said he saw me. I thought he was joking, not until his parents asked me why I ignore them and when I returned from South Africa. Honestly, I neva comot 4rm 9ja b4 neither do I have any ancestors from S.A. There's someone out there that looks just like us!

LoL

specialguest:

I agree with you on this one. Its definately jay-z. The pic was modified or edited to make it look ancient. How can that now be jay-z? Not many people have that lips you know

that's not jay z miss.

And so what?

Soooooo, make we fly??

Why is tonto not in that pishure??

Those lips, that cheek, hmmmmmmm

































jay z is a gay vampire

gluv01: Striking resemblance...honestly would bet it's Jay Z but for the age difference

They must be related.

phoenix! Re-incarnation!

Damn# old story . . . . Nairaland is running outta ideas and stories . . . . boooorrrrrriiiiinnnnggggg!!!!

I have seen 'one or two people who look like Jay Z, Tupac Shakur, and co. My younger brother has a striking resemblance with Tuface. So kini big deal?