The players won't be the only stars at the NBA All-Star weekend.

A number of musical acts will be featured throughout the weekend.

Nicki Minaj will perform during the introductions to the game on Feb. 26. She's expected to sing her hit song Super Bass and her new song Starships. Billboard named Super Bass the number one song of 2011.

Minaj has made headlines recently after her performance at this year's Grammys.

Mary J. Blige will sing the National Anthem before the game. Pitbull and Ne-Yo will be featured during the halftime show.

There will also be a pregame concert that will include numerous hip-hop stars. The event will be broadcast at 5 p.m. on NBATV, featuring Gym Class Heroes and J. Cole.

The a cappella group Pentatonix and singer Kayla Brianna will also perform.

Multiple musical acts will be performing during the events on Feb 25. Will.i.am and Flo Rida are expected to perform before the Three Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest.

Celebrities will be participating in events throughout the entire weekend.

The All-Star Celebrity Game will take place on Feb. 24 in Orlando.

Stars such as rapper Common, comedian Kevin Hart and Vinny Guadagnino of the Jersey Shore will play in the game. Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant with coach the two teams.

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