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, Samir Mehta, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Richard Slominsky, 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
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Corinne Bailey Rae
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