Just some thoughts, not completely out of the blue…
Reading between the lines of different articles on Hova, listening to some American online radio channels and podcasts, I get the vibe that Jay is not that far away from a big announcement. Frankly said, I think his come-back is really near.

Looking at his so-called retirement after his blow-out last concert in Madison Square Garden, it looks like he has been having some trouble not spitting his verses… Whether he was triggered by other rappers in disses or simply making guest appearances for fellow-artists, dropping his verses and everfluent flow… Jay has not really stepped out of the spotlight.

Even though he very clearly chose for the business-part of the hiphop industry(I’m not a businessman, I am a Business man!, Let me handle my Business man!), Jigga-man must have a nagging feeling that lately he has been performing only for the credit of other artists… While he is long from being at a retirement-age.

So, pondering at that… was the whole Black Album and Fade to Black ending of his career just a well marketed stunt? Did Jay always had in mind to return to probably even bigger heights? Rumours say that in his little circle, he is answering people in flowing rhymes and seems to push his skills to higher levels. Are these signs that he is in his last phase before dropping his com-back album?

He has proven his skills as artist, entertainer and business(man)… so it would not surprise me he being an excellent marketeer.
This all probably just a matter of time.