VIP Pass: Inside NBA All-Star Weekend

We hang court side with the ballers and shot callers.

Hang Time - Fabolous, Janelle Monáe, Diddy, Kevin Hart, Nelly and Kendrick Lamar get a group shot at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Hang Time - Fabolous, Janelle Monáe, Diddy, Kevin Hart, Nelly and Kendrick Lamar get a group shot at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Who's the Bawse? - Rick Ross and LeBron James look like they're ready for business at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party at Ogden Museum's Patrick F. Taylor Library.   (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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Who's the Bawse? - Rick Ross and LeBron James look like they're ready for business at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party at Ogden Museum's Patrick F. Taylor Library. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

Good Kid in Crescent City - Kendrick Lamar performs a trio of hits at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.   (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Good Kid in Crescent City - Kendrick Lamar performs a trio of hits at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Double Team - Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade coordinate outfits for the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party.   (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GQ)

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Double Team - Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade coordinate outfits for the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party. (Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images for GQ)

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Sidelined - T.I. looks pensive at the "We Are All-Star" Day Party at Eiffel Society on Saturday night.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Sidelined - T.I. looks pensive at the "We Are All-Star" Day Party at Eiffel Society on Saturday night. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Cheering Squad - Nelly, 2 Chainz and Diddy get amped up watching the dunk contest at the All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans.   (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Cheering Squad - Nelly, 2 Chainz and Diddy get amped up watching the dunk contest at the All-Star Saturday Night in New Orleans. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Sure Thing - Miguel proves that not all of the action is on the court during All-Star Weekend with a performance at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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Sure Thing - Miguel proves that not all of the action is on the court during All-Star Weekend with a performance at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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You Know They Got It - Rick Ross and The Roots perform Jay Z's track "F--kwithmeyouknowigotit" at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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You Know They Got It - Rick Ross and The Roots perform Jay Z's track "F--kwithmeyouknowigotit" at the GQ & LeBron James NBA All-Star Party.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for GQ)

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Extracurricular Activities - LeBron James bonds with fans during the unveiling of legacy projects for the LeBron James Family Foundation, including a refurbished gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club Southeast Louisiana.  (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Sprite)

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Extracurricular Activities - LeBron James bonds with fans during the unveiling of legacy projects for the LeBron James Family Foundation, including a refurbished gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club Southeast Louisiana. (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Sprite)

Power Suit - Trina sports golden locks and a colorful ensemble at the All-Star Music Experience event.  (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Echoing Soundz)

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Power Suit - Trina sports golden locks and a colorful ensemble at the All-Star Music Experience event. (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Echoing Soundz)

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All Eyez on Me - Drumma Boy and Slick Rick, who seems weighed down by his gold medallion, check out the music at the All-Star Music Experience at New Orleans' Federal Ballroom.   (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Echoing Soundz)

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All Eyez on Me - Drumma Boy and Slick Rick, who seems weighed down by his gold medallion, check out the music at the All-Star Music Experience at New Orleans' Federal Ballroom. (Photo: Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Echoing Soundz)

Ice Is Back - Remember him? Vanilla Ice surprised players and fans at the All-Star Saturday Night with a throwback rendition of his hit "Ice Ice Baby."  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Ice Is Back - Remember him? Vanilla Ice surprised players and fans at the All-Star Saturday Night with a throwback rendition of his hit "Ice Ice Baby."  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Dream Team - Pharrell Williams, Sean Combs and Busta Rhymes perform onstage at the 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014 at the Smoothie King Center on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Dream Team - Pharrell Williams, Sean Combs and Busta Rhymes perform onstage at the 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014 at the Smoothie King Center on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Shoot for Me - Drake is on the edge of his seat watching the Skills Contest at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Shoot for Me - Drake is on the edge of his seat watching the Skills Contest at the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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New Friends, Old Foes - One-time nemeses Spike Lee and Reggie Miller make nice to pose for a picture with Kevin Hart.   (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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New Friends, Old Foes - One-time nemeses Spike Lee and Reggie Miller make nice to pose for a picture with Kevin Hart. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Luda on the Loose - Ludacris hangs out courtside during the Skills Contest of the NBA All-Star Weekend.  (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Luda on the Loose - Ludacris hangs out courtside during the Skills Contest of the NBA All-Star Weekend. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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What's So Funny, Rick? - Chris Tucker gets a laugh out of former NBA player Rick Fox behind the scenes at The Smoothie King Center on Saturday night.  (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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What's So Funny, Rick? - Chris Tucker gets a laugh out of former NBA player Rick Fox behind the scenes at The Smoothie King Center on Saturday night. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Nelly, @Nelly_Mo - Tweet: "Why be rich with poor character..?"Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a field day embarrassing his ex-fiance, Shantel Jackson, with defaming pics on Instagram after a few photos surfaced of her getting snuggly with Nelly, warranting this subtle yet potent jab from the rap star. Will it land on the champ? #GlovesAreOff(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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Reppin' St. Louis - Nelly comes out to support his hometown pal Bradley Beal in the Skills Contest. The rapper, who used to babysit Beal, lost it when Beal scored a record 21 points in the three point contest.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Wassssup! - Shaquille O'Neal does his best Miley Cyrus impression while posing for a pic with the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the Smoothie King Arena. (Photo:Mike Coppola/Getty Images) 

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Wassssup! - Shaquille O'Neal does his best Miley Cyrus impression while posing for a pic with the Reverend Jesse Jackson at the Smoothie King Arena. (Photo:Mike Coppola/Getty Images) 

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The Jet Set - Flo Rida attends Kenny "The Jet" Smith's all-star party at Metropolitan Nightclub in New Orleans during All-Star Weekend. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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The Jet Set - Flo Rida attends Kenny "The Jet" Smith's all-star party at Metropolitan Nightclub in New Orleans during All-Star Weekend. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Mic Check - Lil Wayne drops a beat at the All-Star Kick Off party at Jax Brewery in New Orleans.   (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Mic Check - Lil Wayne drops a beat at the All-Star Kick Off party at Jax Brewery in New Orleans. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon

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Real Ballers of Hollywood - Two-time MVP Kevin Hart and his Real Husbands of Hollywood co-star Nick Cannon represent Team West in the Celebrity All-Star Game. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

No Awkward Moments - Michael B. Jordan channeled his namesake Michael Jordan in the Celebrity All-Star Game, scoring fourteen points for Team West. The young star even wore Air Jordans on the court.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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No Awkward Moments - Michael B. Jordan channeled his namesake Michael Jordan in the Celebrity All-Star Game, scoring fourteen points for Team West. The young star even wore Air Jordans on the court.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Drizzle Dribble - Snoop Dogg gives us his best game face ahead of the 2014 Celebrity All-Star Game in New Orleans. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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The Drizzle Dribble - Snoop Dogg gives us his best game face ahead of the 2014 Celebrity All-Star Game in New Orleans. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Who Run the World (Girls) - WNBA players Skylar Diggins and Whitney Johnson come out to show support — and share plays? — with the celebs. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Who Run the World (Girls) - WNBA players Skylar Diggins and Whitney Johnson come out to show support — and share plays? — with the celebs. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Hot Stepper - Terrence J rocks bright red sneakers to represent Team West in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.   (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Hot Stepper - Terrence J rocks bright red sneakers to represent Team West in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Ladies Who Brunch - Tahiry Jose and Rocsi Diaz strike a ladylike pose at the All-Star Brunch hosted by Kandi Burruss and Rocsi Diaz at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans.  (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Ladies Who Brunch - Tahiry Jose and Rocsi Diaz strike a ladylike pose at the All-Star Brunch hosted by Kandi Burruss and Rocsi Diaz at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Mirror Starin' Back at Me - Nick Cannon checks out his reflection at the Kenny "The Jet" Smith All-Star party at Metropolitan Nightclub during NBA All-Star Weekend.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Mirror Starin' Back at Me - Nick Cannon checks out his reflection at the Kenny "The Jet" Smith All-Star party at Metropolitan Nightclub during NBA All-Star Weekend. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Hot Housewife - Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend the Mixology Suite at The Ritz-Carlton before the All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

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Hot Housewife - Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker attend the Mixology Suite at The Ritz-Carlton before the All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images)

Shaq's Assist - Shaquille O'Neal helps a young fan dunk at the launch of Shaq Attaq at Foot Locker in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo: Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images for Reebok)

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Shaq's Assist - Shaquille O'Neal helps a young fan dunk at the launch of Shaq Attaq at Foot Locker in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo: Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images for Reebok)

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Hoop Dreams - Wale, representing Team East, goes in for a layup in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at New Orleans Arena. (Photo:  Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Hoop Dreams - Wale, representing Team East, goes in for a layup in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at New Orleans Arena. (Photo:  Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Hey, Mr. DJ - DJ Clue flashes a peace sign at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in New Orleans.   (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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Hey, Mr. DJ - DJ Clue flashes a peace sign at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in New Orleans. (Photo: Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

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