Chris Martin Vs. Chris Martin

Chris Martin's hip-hop connection goes beyond his collaborations with Jay-Z and Kanye West. The Coldplay front man has the same birth name as Gang Starr's legendary producer, DJ Premier. The similarities don't stop there. Both musicians went to college before pursuing music careers and both have worked Hov and 'Ye. XXL takes a look at the similarities and differences of the two CMs.—XXL Staff