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Ludwig van Beethoven vs Jay-Z

Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.

What the votes say

The world picks Ludwig van Beethoven over Jay-Z, 56% to 44%. Ludwig van Beethoven is #4 of the 350 musicians in the world ranking, and #1 of the 9 from Germany. Jay-Z is #8, and #4 of the 217 from the United States.

Side by side

Ludwig van BeethovenJay-Z
World rank#4#8
CountryGermanyUnited States
Lived1770–18271969–

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