Chris Brown Performs With Pitbull At NBA All-Star Game

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Pitbull took the stage during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night (February 26) performing his hit "Give Me Everything," along with some help from Ne-Yo and Nayer, but a guest appearance from Chris Brown caused the most buzz. Brown joined the Miami rapper to perform "International Love," and followed up with his own single “Turn Up The Music," complete with a dance breakdown. Fans immediately took to Twitter to weigh in. Fresh off his recent collaborations with Rihanna, Chris Brown's performance drew plenty of commentary.

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@HollywoodChuck You Can Hate On Chris Brown All u want, But you can never hate On True Hard work & Talent....& That's why he will always remain Relevant...

@blogdiva Chris Brown? really, NBA?

@The_Lutfi Chris Brown & Pitbull are performing at halftime of the All-Star game. Not sure which is worse.

@TeamLilWayneUS Omg that's crazy I was just saying they should've had Chris Brown perform & he is. Now where's Wayne??!

@TayWestChris Brown saved this halftime show.

@DrGivenchy Chris Brown & Pitbull? Back to the Oscars

? @__OmegaX Chris Brown Saved The Show ..

@thugginPrettyy_Chris brown forever performing somewhere

@DanWolken At least Chris Brown isn't lip synching. It would sound a lot better if he was.

@CherrellRene Chris Brown keep winning...expect several angry blogs 2morrow abt how the nba has forgiven Breezy 2 soon.

@MurdaMookez How can anybody not be a fan of Chris brown

@nelsongeorge Between Chris Brown and Neyo at NBA half-time you can see why R&B is dying. Ibiza now trumps the hood as influence in young black music.

@LL_Cool_Jabe The day chris brown gets married >>> 10000000000 hearts will break

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NBA All-Star Weekend: Flo Rida Performs A 'Good Feeling'

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Before Flo Rida made it big on the radio the Miami rapper had some big NBA dreams as well. And although he didn't get to play this weekend Flo set the Amway Arena in Orlando on fire on Saturday night when he performed his hit single "Good Feeling" moments before the NBA kicked off their annual All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. "Early on with my boys, we played basketball and loved it so much and one day dreamed of playing basketball," Flo told MTV's RapFix immediately after his performance.

"So for me to go out there in an environment where I may not be an NBA player, but I'm definitely looked at as a celebrity as well, it's just a blessing and I get chills just thinking about it."

Flo performed his Etta James-sampling "Good Feeling" flanked by a number of energetic dancers. It was a lively showing and for the rapper an unforgettable on as well. "I definitely enjoyed myself out there, you seen me jump around all over the stage," he said.

Performing during the live television broadcast was a thrill for Flo and so was watching the Slam Dunk Contest, which NBA baller Jeremy Evans won thanks to a move where he dunked two different basketballs in one jump. Flo Rida, an accomplished hit-maker who usually is out touring is also looking forward to spending time with his homeys during the star-studded weekend. "Besides that just hanging out with a bunch of my friends who I normally wouldn't see around this time because I'm doing gigs," he said when asked about his weekend highlights.

Flo just narrowly missed his pal Rick Ross last night at the Sheltair Executive Airport Hanger in Orlando. Rozay threw an all-star bash and partied alongside Meek Mill, DJ Holiday and Maybach crew members Dre Films and Spiff TV. Ross and company left, just as Flo was coming in the club. No biggie though, the "Good Feeling" rapper kept the party going into early Sunday morning with R&B singer Pleasure P.

What did you think of Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" performance during the NBA's All-Star Saturday festivities? Tell us in the comments!

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Nicki Minaj Performs At NBA All-Star Game, Fans React

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After donning a cheerleading outfit during the Super Bowl and putting on The Exorcist (the musical) at the 2012 Grammys, all eyes were on Nicki Minaj for her performance at the NBA All-Star Game. Even after criticism that her stage shows have become too over the top, Nicki performed a medley of hits including “Moment 4 Life” and “Starships” while dressed in a futuristic getup and pink wig. Fans who were hoping for a more toned down, hip-hop performance didn’t exactly get what they wanted, but they took to Twitter with a few mixed opinions on the set.

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@LKCarelessWorld T H I S !!! RT @ChrisBrownation: The old hood Nicki Minaj SLAYS this new Lady Gaga Nicki Minaj. #ThatIsAll

? @stopbeingfamous Nicki Minaj is just beginning to be wack to some people. astounding. she was from the gate.

@NMinajSupport People hating know they watched the #allstargame just for Nicki Minaj, knowing well they never watch Basketball, thanks for the views.

@livedreampinkIn February, Nicki Minaj has performed at The Superbowl, Grammys and NBA All-Star game. Has any other female rapper done that before..oh ok.

? @DJScratch3 Nicki Minaj performances? I thought she was about to sing the National Anthem too lol

T-vocalz @DJScratch Nicki Minaj mightest well did the National Anthem, MJB needs some bench time. Shawty couldn't hold one note

@RoFloESPN Let me guess... David Stern choreographed Nicki Minaj's performance right? #allstargame

@ThaDynasty93i wouldve rather seen Mary J Blige perform her whole first album than seen Nicki Minaj even once

@AndrewSiciliano The NBA All Star player introductions were hidden in a 20 minute NIcki Minaj concert. Few better ways to chase viewers to the Oscars...

@TaraDecoda: Nicki Minaj (re-)opened the door for female rappers, then walked out the room...

@StFuTwEEtin The old nicki Minaj will never appear again ...

@CardboardGeraldI wish someone had tried to jump over nicki minaj during the dunk contest but failed

@xoxo_bre Nicki Minaj before >>> Nicki Minaj now.

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Nicki Minaj To Debut New Song At Grammys, Perform At NBA All-Star Game

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By Nadeska Alexis

It'd be difficult to miss Nicki Minaj these days even if you tried. On Sunday night she joined Madonna for a performance during the Super Bowl halftime show, and next Sunday night she'll be front-and-center at the Grammys, before heading out to perform at the NBA All-Star Game. At her first Grammys performance, Minah will debut her new single "Roman Holiday," and the following day she will roll out yet another Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded single, titled "Starships."

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On Monday, February 13, just a day after the Grammy telecast, Nicki's "Starships" will premiere on Ryan Seacrest's radio show and make its way to iTunes shortly afterward.

Minaj gave fans the first preview of her sophomore album with the single "Roman in Moscow" back in November, followed by "Stupid Hoe" in December. The release of the Hype Williams-directed video for "Stupid Hoe" last month was accompanied by an announcement that her much-anticipated album would be pushed from its original February 14 release date to April 3.

"New Album Date: April 3rd. Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED," Minaj wrote to her loyal followers on Twitter. "But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then ;). Love Always, HB."

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One of those surprises will come at this year's Grammy Awards, where Nicki is set to perform a brand-new, unreleased single, "Roman Holiday" (the tune will also appear on Roman Reloaded). The performance will mark her first time on the Grammy stage, an honor she adds to noms for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for her 2010 debut Pink Friday.

Cash Money Records CEO Birdman is among the few who have already heard Minaj's new album, and he's given it glowing reviews. "She's grown so much as an artist. She's so talented that this sh-- is scary," he told Complex. She really is the female Weezy. Hands down, she bad as a mother----er. Her talents, skills and what she's done with her music and the way she is in front of a camera. She's just so talented to be so young. It's a brand-new style. I'm just so glad she's on our team."

The 54th annual Grammy Awards are set to air Sunday, February 12, on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

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