99 problems but transport ain't one! Jay-Z and Chris Martin surprise London commuters as they catch the Tube to gig at O2 Arena
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He is one of the most successful artists in the world but Jay-Z showed that he is still humble enough to use public transport.
The 43-year-old hitmaker was spotted travelling on London’s underground on Saturday after his performance at the O2 arena in London
He was accompanied by his close friends Chris Martin, producer Timbaland, manager Ty Ty and Atlanta Records executive Michael Kyser.
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Catching the Tube: Jay-Z and Chris Martin use the underground after performing at the 02 arena in London
The stars were spotted arriving at Waterloo train station so that Jay-Z could catch the Tube to his sold-out Magna Carta Holy Grail Tour.
After stunned commuters realised who was travelling in their carriage, they expressed their surprise on Twitter.
One traveller wrote: ‘Coming off the tube and I see Jay Z casually walking up the next escalator next to me… EVERYONE GOES NUTS!! WTF??!’
Unexpected: Jay-Z, Chris Martin and producer Timbaland gave commuters a surprise as they took the Underground
Hanging around: Rapper Jay Z was seen patiently waiting for the Tube with his entourage
Another added: ‘So jay Z gets on a tube to his own concert LOOOL about 500 ppl just ran after him’
Coldplay singer Chris Martin also treated fans at the concert, by joining Jay-Z on stage to perform Ain't No Love (Heart Of The City) with Timbaland.
The surprise performance proved a hit with the audience, with one fan tweeting: ‘Jay z, Chris Martin & timberland!!! Not bad for a Friday night,’
Another concert-goer said: ‘The Jay-Z show last night was absolutely amazing and then 2 songs from the end he brings out Chris Martin from Coldplay #unbelievable.’
This is not the first time that Jay-Z has caught the train. Last year, he took the R train in New York to his concert at the Barclays Center.
Other celebrities who have been spotted on London's Underground have included Rihanna, Muse's Matt Bellamy, Florence Welsh, Kim Cattrall and Game of Thrones actor Richard Madden.
Meanwhile, Jay-Z’s anticipated Made In America documentary premiered on Friday.
The docu-film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Made In America Festival, with commentary and performances by Jay Z, Janelle Monáe, Odd Future, Gary Clark, Jr., Jill Scott, Run DMC and more.
Another fan of the Underground: Rihanna wore a pair of thigh-high leather boots at Waterloo station in January
Relaxing on the Tube: Game Of Thrones star Richard Maddenon is another public transport user
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thebutlerdidit, East Coast, United States, 2 hours ago
JayZ humble? BWAHAHAHAH! That's awesome, too, too funny.