Rapper Ludacris will headline the 2026 NBA All-Star Saturday Night on 14 February, performing ahead of the NBA Dunk Contest at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
The performance adds star power to one of the most anticipated nights of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Star-Studded All-Star Weekend Lineup
The All-Star Weekend will feature several live performances across multiple events.
Chloe Bailey will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the NBA HBCU Classic on 13 February. Aiden Ross will perform the United States national anthem, while Chxrry will deliver the Canadian anthem ahead of the Castrol Rising Stars game.
K-pop group CORTIS is set to appear at halftime during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. GloRilla and Mustard are also confirmed to participate in the Celebrity Game at Kia Forum.
National Anthems And Special Performances
At the main NBA All-Star Game on 16 February, Brandy and Sarah McLachlan will sing the United States and Canadian national anthems respectively.
Jon Tesh will perform the iconic “Roundball Rock” theme live to open the game, marking its first live rendition at an NBA All-Star Game since NBC last broadcast the event in 2002.
Ludacris’ Recent High-Profile Appearances
Ludacris recently performed “Baby” alongside Justin Bieber at a Super Bowl pre-game event on 7 February 2026. The appearance stands as his most recent major live performance ahead of All-Star Weekend.
The rapper has released multiple successful albums, with recent singles charting on the Billboard Hot 100. He is a three-time Grammy Award winner and holds a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the motion pictures category.
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