Rihanna is known for her raunchy stage acts and daring clothing but she may have taken it a step too far tonight with an outrageous performance at the NBA All-Star game.
With an audience filled with celebrities, and families, the singer who turned 23 today, shocked many with her racy antics.
The R&B star cavorted on stage in a skimpy outfit and at one stage even grabbed her crotch in full view of the crowd.
Shocking: Rihanna celebrated her 23rd birthday tonight with a provocative performance at the NBA All-Star Game half time show in Los Angeles
Too far: The singer touched herself and gyrated in an over-sexualised way in front of the audience that included many celebrities and families
Rihanna wore a crystal-covered basque and fringed hotpants and accented the outfit with fishnet stockings to finish off her look.
She performed a medley of her hits to close out the annual basketball event.
This is not the first time Rihanna's over-sexed performances has drawn disapproval.
Provocative: Rihanna's performances have become increasingly lurid and she received thousands of complaints when she performed on the UK's X-Factor last year
Duet: The Barbadian native was joined on stage by Kanye West and Drake who she has collaborated with in the past
She caused controversy in the UK late last year when her performance on the hit reality show X Factor caused 4,500 people to complain to the television watchdog OFCOM.
Her performance was called 'disgusting' and is being investigated by authorities as to ascertain if it was too sexualised to be broadcast on a show with very young fans.
Christina Aguilera also faced similar complaints about her performance on the same show which parents claimed were nothing less than 'soft porn' routines.
Provocative: Her raunchy routine raised eyebrows
Star-filled: The NBA All-Star game was attended by many celebrities including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Lenny Kravitz
Rihanna bowed to pressure to change the raunchy song lyrics to her new song S&M at last week's Brit Awards in London.
Although she changed her words - she obviously was not instructed on her clothing as she strutted on stage in yet another provocative outfit for the British equivalent of the Grammy Awards.
The Only Girl in the World singer was joined on stage at tonight's basketball event by Kanye West who wore an all red outfit including shiny pants that were extra snug.
Basketball buddies: the singer later sat in the audience next to her friend Justin Bieber and the pair giggled over something on Justin's phone
Psst: Rihanna whispered secrets in the young superstar's ear throughout the game
Great time: Beyonce wore an incredible pair of Christian Louboutin seven-inch heels while John Legend and his girlfriend Christine Teigen had a fun time watching the game
Canadian rapper Drake also took to the stage to perform his verse on Rihanna's hit song What's My Name?
Also at the game was superstar Beyonce who was a classier guest and lit up with room with an incredible pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
The singing sensation brought the glamour to the celebrity filled Los Angeles stadium donning a pair of sparkling seven-inched platform heels.
Red faced: Beyonce giggles as the Chicago Bulls mascot Benny The Bull pats Bieber on the head... Lenny Kravitz wasn't as fascinated, looking bored as he checked his phone
The famous red-bottom heels stood out as stars from all arenas converged on California for the fun-filled weekend.
Beyonce was joined by her husband Jay-Z who kept his sunglasses on throughout the game.
They were seated in the front row next to teen heartthrob Justin Bieber and rocker Lenny Kravitz.
After Rihanna's raunchy performance - she covered up with jeans and a sweater and sat next to the 16-year-old Baby singer who had previously been given quite an education and looked adoringly at the songstress.
Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman turned the tables on the photographers
You're on the wrong side of the camera! Hoffman gives Gabrielle Union and Lala Vazquez a giggle as he snaps away
Fans: Rapper Lil Wayne greeted Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher and wife Maria Shriver
Other celebrities who attended the final event of the All-Star weekend was John Legend and his model girlfriend Christine Teigen who was very animated during the game.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was greeted by Kiss front man Gene Simmons.
And in a seating arrangement not to be seen very often - Arnie's wife Maria Shriver and her son Christopher Schwarzenegger watched the game sat next to gangster rapper Lil Wayne.
Actor Dustin Hoffman and Aerosmith lead singer turned American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spent time talking to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons while Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery looked riveted by the on-court action
Aerosmith lead singer turned American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance
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