Giggling Nicki Minaj watches Chris Brown and Snoop Dogg shoot hoops at celebrity basketball game ahead of BET Awards in LA

Published: 20:37 EST, 27 June 2015 | Updated: 09:29 EST, 28 June 2015

Fresh off wowing a full house at Staples Center on Friday night, Nicki Minaj was back at the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday afternoon to watch some of hip hops big stars play basketball.

The 32-year-old singer became the center of attention as she arrived courtside for the BET Experience celebrity game that included Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg and The Game.

Minaj giggled as she was escorted by some seriously burly bodyguards to greet the players.

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Happy: Nicki Minaj giggled and put a hand up to cover her mouth as she arrived at the LA Convention Center on Saturday to watch the BET Experience Sprite celebrity basketball game

Happy: Nicki Minaj giggled and put a hand up to cover her mouth as she arrived at the LA Convention Center on Saturday to watch the BET Experience Sprite celebrity basketball game

High spirits: The rapper, 32, was in good form having performed the night before to a sold out audience at Staples Center as part of the three-day BET Experience

High spirits: The rapper, 32, was in good form having performed the night before to a sold out audience at Staples Center as part of the three-day BET Experience

The three-day BET Experience hosts a number of concerts, panel discussions and fan activities ahead of Sunday night's BET Awards. 

On Friday she bought her Pinkprint Tour to the event and performed an 18-song set.

But she looked as fresh as a daisy just a few hours later as she arrived at the basketball game smiling broadly at excited fans. 

Fun times: Snoop Dogg was also spotted giggling too as he shot hoops with fellow artist Chris Brown during the celebrity game

Fun times: Snoop Dogg was also spotted giggling too as he shot hoops with fellow artist Chris Brown during the celebrity game

Swarmed:  Minaj was greeted by excited fans who swarmed around the star

Swarmed:  Minaj was greeted by excited fans who swarmed around the star

Crowded: The arena was packed with fans eager to catch a glimpse of the stars 

Crowded: The arena was packed with fans eager to catch a glimpse of the stars 

She's a fan: Minaj lit up when she spotted boyfriend Meek Mill as she was escorted courtside by some burly security guards

She's a fan: Minaj lit up when she spotted boyfriend Meek Mill as she was escorted courtside by some burly security guards

Can't stop smiling: Nicki put on her happy face while surrounded by basketball players both pro and amateur

Can't stop smiling: Nicki put on her happy face while surrounded by basketball players both pro and amateur

R&R: The music star has a busy weekend as she will also perform during the 15th annual BET Awards on Sunday night in LA

R&R: The music star has a busy weekend as she will also perform during the 15th annual BET Awards on Sunday night in LA

Minaj looked stunning in a cropped black top, black skintight leggings with a drawstring waist and a cropped leather jacket.

Her sparkly manicure matched the silver detail on her black and silver purse and she left her long curls loose. She was flawlessly made up lighting up her look with some bright cerise lipstick.

Next month, she'll be heading overseas to perform live at some of Europe's biggest festivals, including Wireless in London and Openair in Germany before returning to continue touring in North America.

Hoop stars: Brown and Snoop Dogg were focused on playing well in front of the crowd

Hoop stars: Brown and Snoop Dogg were focused on playing well in front of the crowd

Ready for play: The Game was also game, showing off his bulging biceps and tattoos

Ready for play: The Game was also game, showing off his bulging biceps and tattoos

Painted: Brown'a impressive physique was covered in ink

Painted: Brown'a impressive physique was covered in ink

Inked: Brown happily showed off his tattoos
Inked: Brown happily showed off his tattoos

Inked: Brown happily showed off his tattoos

Play ball: Brown showed off his moves on the court

Play ball: Brown showed off his moves on the court

On Sunday night, Minaj and Brown will be among the performers taking the stage to provide entertainment during the 15th annual BET Awards.

The show will be hosted by Black-ish stars Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson.

Janet Jackson will be presented with the Ultimate Icon Award while Motown legend Smokey Robinson will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

But Saturday it was all about shooting hoops for the rappers, musicians and other celebrities - and showing off their copious tattoos.

And Nicki also got to spend time with her new beau Meek Mill, 27.

The producer and rapper also showed off his athletic prowess during the game and he and Nicki happily posed together for photos. 

He's with me: Nicki gave beau Meek Mill, 27, a big hug and smiled happily as they posed together for photos
He's with me: Nicki gave beau Meek Mill, 27, a big hug and smiled happily as they posed together for photos

He's with me: Nicki gave beau Meek Mill, 27, a big hug and smiled happily as they posed together for photos

In her sights: Nicki couldn't seem to take her eyes off Meek Mill

In her sights: Nicki couldn't seem to take her eyes off Meek Mill

Boxing clever: Floyd Mayweather also showed up ready for action

He can jump: The professional boxer wowed the crowd with his on-court prowess 

He can jump: The professional boxer wowed the crowd with his on-court prowess 

Good game: Brown and Mayweather made sure the action was end to end
Good game: Brown and Mayweather made sure the action was end to end

Good game: Brown and Mayweather made sure the action was end to end

Having a blast: Snoop Dogg just couldn't stop grinning

Having a blast: Snoop Dogg just couldn't stop grinning

Coach: Tyrese coached the celebrity players from the sidelines 

Coach: Tyrese coached the celebrity players from the sidelines 

Entertaining: The celebrity game was a big hit with fans

Entertaining: The celebrity game was a big hit with fans

Funny guy: Snoop Dogg enjoyed hamming it up

Funny guy: Snoop Dogg enjoyed hamming it up

Doing what he does best: Snoop later hit the stage to perform some of his biggest hits

Doing what he does best: Snoop later hit the stage to perform some of his biggest hits

Dynamic duo: He was also joined on stage by fellow rapper Too Short

Dynamic duo: He was also joined on stage by fellow rapper Too Short

Having fun: She later shared a laugh with Tyrese Gibson

Having fun: She later shared a laugh with Tyrese Gibson

Busy man: In addition to coaching and appearing at the concert, he also accepted a 2015 Community Impact Award

Busy man: In addition to coaching and appearing at the concert, he also accepted a 2015 Community Impact Award

Live long and prosper: Tyrese seemed to be proud of his new prize as he flashed the famous Star Trek hand gesture while posing with the statue

Live long and prosper: Tyrese seemed to be proud of his new prize as he flashed the famous Star Trek hand gesture while posing with the statue

 

 

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