Hip Hop will Have a Strong Presence at this years NBA All Star Weekend

R&B diva Mary J. Blige will sing the United States national anthem,  Pitbull and Ne-Yo will perform during the halftime show.

Nicki Minaj will also perform a number of her hits during the halftime show, while Black Eyed Peas leader will.I.am will  perform on Saturday night, prior to the three point contest.

Hip-Hop star Flo Rida will take to the court to perform “Good Feeling,” just before the Sprite Slam Dunk contest.