Linkin Park MC Mike Shinoda with art exhibit

Mike Shinoda, the MC of Linkin Park and Fort Minor fame is showing that he is more than just a rock-rapper. Shinoda will be partnering up with DC Shoes and is holding an art exhibit in Los Angeles from July 11th to August 3rd entitled Glorious Excess. Each piece of art on display was created by Shinoda. Check out the full information on the exhibit after the jump.

Reverend Run is new face of Kool-Aid

Reverend Run is now the new face of Kool-Aid. In attempt to renew its image and promote a healthy lifestyle, Kool-Aid has enlisted Rev to team up with KaBOOM!, a company that develops playgrounds in underdeveloped areas in the U.S. and promotes kids to put the video games on pause and go outside and play…

The first Pharrell designed furniture

To the surprise of many, Pharrell announced in February that he would be participating in the world-renowned Art Basel furniture exhibit in Switzerland. Now he has released his first piece of furniture called "Perspective." “I had often wondered what it’s like to truly be in love,not lust for
once..So I decided not to ask what it was like in someone else’s shoes
or what it was like to sit in their seat..I decided to sketch out my
own experiment; the perspective chair.” Pharrell designed the piece in collaboration with French furniture makers Domeau and Peres. Yes it is more than just the red chair that he is sitting on. Full photo of the "Perspective" chair after the jump…

Jay-Z to represent New Jersey Nets at NBA Lottery

Jay-Z, part owner of the New Jersey Nets will represent the Nets at the NBA Draft Lottery today. “This is very exciting and I hope my nickname “Lucky Lefty” holds up,” Jay said in a statement. Jay-Z’s lucky name is Lucky Lefty? I’m not sure if I want to know why unless it involves Beyonce, Rihanna or Chicken Mc Nuggets. Jay has also previously openly stated his desire to bring the Nets to Brooklyn.

KFC offers Rihanna free Hot Wings

As the tabloids showed, Rihanna and Chris Brown were photographed kissing each other at a Florida KFC a couple days back. As a result, KFC received a large amount of free publicity, so much in fact that the chief marketing officer of KFC has written a letter to Rihanna letting her know she has an open invitation to get fat and eat all the free KFC she wants. This is very similar to my own experiences with KFC. Every time I go, I just say "Hey I’m Yeti" and they give me all the free Hot Wings sauce that I want. Chris Brown, sorry sucka, you are still gonna have to pay for them Hot Wings! You can read the letter after the jump…

The Salt ‘N Pepa Hallmark card

Hallmark has released a Salt ‘N Pepa greeting card set to their famed single "Push It." Right now the theme of the card is set for Mothers Day but will change
according to the holiday season. I sent this card to my mom this past
weekend. She thought it was funny. Until she realized I paid $1.99 for
it. Then she thought I was stupid.

The Salt ‘N Pepa Hallmark card

Hallmark has released a Salt ‘N Pepa greeting card set to their famed single "Push It." Right now the theme of the card is set for Mothers Day but will change
according to the holiday season. I sent this card to my mom this past
weekend. She thought it was funny. Until she realized I paid $1.99 for
it. Then she thought I was stupid.

Ghostface, Method Man & Slick Rick skate decks

Seattle based Manik Skateboards and famed photographer Craig Wetherby have collaborated for an exclusive line of skateboard decks and tees featuring hip-hop stars such as Method Man, Ghostface and Slick Rick. Each board will retail for $60 and will be available at select boutique shops worldwide in
conjunction with a world gallery tour that starts this month exhibiting Wetherby’s
photos and limited edition skate decks. Ghostface previously released one of the illest skate decks in conjunction with his "Big Doe Rehab" album and Zoo York. Via: Prohiphop

Ghostface, Method Man & Slick Rick skate decks

Seattle based Manik Skateboards and famed photographer Craig Wetherby have collaborated for an exclusive line of skateboard decks and tees featuring hip-hop stars such as Method Man, Ghostface and Slick Rick. Each board will retail for $60 and will be available at select boutique shops worldwide in
conjunction with a world gallery tour that starts this month exhibiting Wetherby’s
photos and limited edition skate decks. Ghostface previously released one of the illest skate decks in conjunction with his "Big Doe Rehab" album and Zoo York. Via: Prohiphop

Perez Hilton joins staff of Hot 97

Famed internet celeb blogger Perez Hilton now officially enters the world of hip-hop as he has signed on to be a celebrity correspondent for NY’s Hot 97 radio station. Perez will be part of Miss Jones’ morning show providing celeb news and gossip every day at 8am starting May 5th. Via: HipHopDX