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Music Stars Shine at NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles
GloRilla, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland and more hit the court and stage for the star-studded event
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles was a star-studded affair, with music artists taking center stage. From GloRilla, Mustard and Adrien Nuñez playing in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game to Ludacris performing during NBA All-Star Saturday and Sarah McLachlan and Brandy singing the national anthems, the music world was well-represented. Beyond the on-court and on-stage action, there were also high-profile parties hosted by NBA legends and stars like Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony and Kyrie Irving.
Why it matters
NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the biggest annual events in sports, drawing massive crowds and media attention. The heavy involvement of music artists highlights the crossover appeal between the NBA and the music industry, as well as the star power that music brings to help drive interest and excitement around the festivities.
The details
The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off on Friday with the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where music stars like GloRilla, Mustard and Adrien Nuñez took the court. On NBA All-Star Saturday, Ludacris performed a medley of hits including 'Move Bi—' and 'Stand Up.' Prior to Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, Sarah McLachlan sang 'O Canada' and Brandy joined members of June's Diary for the 'Star-Spangled Banner.' Beyond the on-court and on-stage action, there were high-profile parties hosted by NBA legends and stars, including Kenny 'The Jet' Smith's FlyHouse event featuring a Nas performance, and Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony's Gentleman's Supper Club, which saw Chance the Rapper in attendance.
- The 2026 NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
- The NBA All-Star Celebrity Game was held on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- NBA All-Star Saturday, featuring Ludacris' performance, occurred on February 15, 2026.
The players
GloRilla
An American rapper who participated in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Ludacris
An American rapper and actor who performed during NBA All-Star Saturday.
Kelly Rowland
An American singer, songwriter and actress who attended Kenny 'The Jet' Smith's FlyHouse party.
Mustard
An American DJ and record producer who played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Kyrie Irving
An NBA star who hosted the ANTALAND family event at the end of the Santa Monica Pier.
The takeaway
The heavy involvement of music artists at the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles demonstrates the continued crossover appeal between the NBA and the music industry. By bringing in top musical talent to perform, host events, and participate in the festivities, the NBA was able to drive even greater interest and excitement around the annual showcase of the league's best players.
