Shortly before the NBA’s best athletes faced off in the 2011 All-Star game, hip-hop and Hollywood’s biggest stars filed into the Staples Center to witness basketball played at its highest level.
Rolling out was on hand as Kobe Bryant led the West All-Stars to a 148-143 victory over the East All-Stars.
Bryant finished the game with 37 points and 14 rebounds while LeBron James posted a triple-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.
But while Kobe and LeBron were the main attractions at this year’s game, Kanye West and Rihanna held their own as halftime performers.
Rihanna performed “Only Girl,” “Rude Boy” and was joined by Drake for “What’s My Name.”
But Kanye West, as expected, snatched Rihanna’s spotlight by performing his hit single “All of the Lights.”
Other celebrities who attended the game included: Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Diddy, Spike Lee, Ne-Yo and John Legend.
Here’s a courtside view of the game’s most intriguing moments. –amir shaw
Diddy made a grand entrance with nearly 15 family members and friends in tow.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé: Hip-hop’s first couple.
