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A significant breakthrough came when music video director Chris Applebaum revealed in an interview with Genius that Jay-Z had specifically requested the inclusion of occult symbols in the music video for “Umbrella.” Applebaum, recognized for his high-profile collaborations, indicated that the use of Illuminati imagery was not an accident but rather a conscious decision made during the creative process. Such admissions from a reputable figure in the industry lend credibility to the long-held theories of Jay-Z’s occult affiliations.