Jay-Z
publication date: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 (part of Fall 2013)
category: 
Music
clue: This Brooklyn rapper faded to black, and later found his kingdom come.
explanation: Jay-Z starred in the film Fade to Black about his retirement. His first comeback album was titled Kingdom Come. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
The Unretired: Ok, fine, call it a comeback. These five celebrities couldn't stay away from the work they love. (Some have even been goos already and are coming back for more.)Similar Goos
Jay-Z
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Gerry Rafferty
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Joaquin Phoenix
After iconic roles as Johnny Cash and Emperor Commodus, he "retired" to pursue a rap career, and soon announced it was just a hoax. Go »
Richard Nixon
He retired and told the press they wouldn't have him to kick around any more, then went on to become the nation's most disgraced president. Go »
Mario Lemieux
Lymphoma couldn't keep this Pittsburgh champ's career on ice. Go »
