Jay-Z Surprised Kentucky Locker Room

Adding to the excitement of Kentucky's first Final Four appearance since 1998 was a surprise locker room visit from a hip-hop mogul who took part in the team's celebration after Sunday's victory over North Carolina.

Jay-Z surprised the Wildcats by shaking hands, snapping pics and congratulating the squad on their Final Four birth.

"That in itself was a pretty nice experience to add on to (the Final Four)," guard Darius Miller told the Louisville Courier Journal. "Going to the Final Four (is bigger) by far. But still, Jay-Z. It's crazy. This whole day has been crazy. I'm still taking it all in."

Shady or not, coach John Calipari's connections with celebrities like Jay-Z, Drake and LeBron James sets him apart in the recruiting world, no matter what school he coaches.