Jay Z visits Salisbury Cathedral to see actual Magna Carta

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As previously reported, the cover art to Jay Z’s new album Magna Carta Holy Grail (depicted above) was recently displayed next to the actual Magna Carta in Salisbury Catherdral. And now Hov has taken time off his British promotional tour to visit the artefact.

The rapper, who is currently in the UK, visited Salisbury Cathedral over the weekend to take a look at the 1215 Magna Carta, meeting up with the Dean of Salisbury, Reverend June Osborne, while there. According to NME, they spoke for an hour.

“Jay Z kept the visit quiet because he didn’t want it to become a big publicity stunt. He travelled down from London in a small group in his classic Aston Martin,” Osborne said. “Jay was genuinely touched to see his album near to the real-life Magna Carta in the chapter house. He took the occasion seriously and felt honoured to be there. He chatted to the Dean and posed for a few pictures with fans when they asked.”

The Reverend continued: “It was great to welcome Jay Z to Salisbury Cathedral. He was clearly moved by seeing the original Magna Carta. He was a delightful guest and we discussed the work we seek to do here to further the cause of social justice. I think it may have surprised some of our visitors.”

You can check out Jay Z’s new album next to the Magna Carta below:

Jay-Z’s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ is avalible via iTunes here