VIDEO: Watch Jack White Cover ’99 Problems’ by Jay Z

By Johnny Firecloud

Third Man Records nucleus Jack White pulled a fast one during his set at Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky this weekend. The former White Stripe covered a portion of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” as a tag to Stripes’ “Icky Thump,” opening his encore. 

“99 Problems” starts around 2:55:

Thanks to Billboard for the heads up.

Jack White photos:

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

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    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

  • Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    Bonnaroo 2014: Jack White

    June 14, 2014; Photo by Johnny Firecloud

Johnny Firecloud
Johnny Firecloud

Senior Writer

A senior writer at CraveOnline since 2006, Johnny has reported on music culture around the world for over a decade while setting a higher standard of reviews, editorials, photography and interviews with the industry's biggest names. Johnny has conceptualized and produced a wide range of original Crave features such as the long-running Band of The Month series, the CraveOnstage performance feature, the Music History video series and the Passport travel colum, among others. His Crave coverage spectrum has included Lifestyle, Travel, Film & TV, Politics, Sports, Fashion and Food writing.

A jack of all journalistic trades & master of several, you can also find his work on Antiquiet, Filter, Food Republic, Media Roots, The Owl Mag and beyond. His music photos can be seen on Instagram. Keep up with Johnny on Twitter at @JohnnyFirecloud, and on Facebook.

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