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Jay-Z and Kanye West's much-anticipated visuals to 'N****s In Paris' hit the net yesterday and, expectedly, there were instantly as many comments praising the video as there were claiming the clip was ultimate proof of both rappers' supposed Illuminati affiliation.

The video definitely features various poetic imagery that appears for a fraction of a second throughout, for example, a shattered statue's head flashes on screen for no more than a single frame at 3:22.

But is there anything to back up the conspiracy theorists' Illuminati claims? Let's take a look at some of the most popular...

Lion and Horse

A stone carving of a lion attacking briefly appears in a shot at 3:32. Both animals are reguarly featured in coats of arms said to be linked to Illuminati-run practices or organisations. The lion especially is seen as symbolic of the sun, authority and power.

Masonic Compass?

In a longer shot towards the end of the video, at 4:07, stadium lights overlap to form the shape of a masonic compass logo. Instantly recognisable as the classic Illuminati signifier, the compass is supposed to represent a movement towards perfection and balance.

Masonic Eye?

Pause at 3:20 and the extensively-used mirror effect forms an outline almost resembling a masonic eye, also like as the All-Seeing Eye or the Eye of Providence. Illuminati conspiracy theorists take the eye to be representative of the organisation's total control, hence its placement on the dollar bill.

More interesting images flash up for a millisecond throughout the rest of the clip: at 3:27 - an image of a naked woman looming over a group of babies and at 3:32 another shot of a lion, immediately after the stone carving picture.

So what do you reckon? Is 'N****s In Paris' a celebration of all things Illuminati... or just some artistic video editing? 

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