Jay-Z has just called his buddy Chris Martin of our iHeartRadio Music Festival artist Coldplay a "genius" and a "modern day Shakespeare."
Speaking to Britain's Metro newspaper, Hova insisted that this show of mad respect has "nothing to do with [their] friendship." He says he's "been in the industry long enough to know when [he's] in the presence of a genius…and Martin is just that."
That's where Shakespeare comes in. Jay thinks that Britain will eventually look at Martin in the same light. "He is an incredible recording artist, an incredible songwriter, but where he really comes alive is performing live."
He suggests that "If you get the chance to see Coldplay live, do it -- you ain’t gonna regret it."