Nicki Minaj, her husband Kenneth Petty, and their son “Papa Bear” hit up Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024, for some Easter Sunday fun at the New York Knicks game.
Before the action kicked off, Nicki couldn’t contain her excitement, hitting up social media to see how the game was shaping up.
📸 Nicki Minaj, her husband Kenneth Petty & her son Papa Bear at the Knicks Game tonight. pic.twitter.com/lNcVukIHxt
— Pop Flop (@ThePopFlop) April 1, 2024
“I’m headed to the game. Few mins away. Who winning so far, y’all? Let’s go baby!!” She posted
Once inside the iconic Madison Square Garden, The rapper and her family were spotted courtside, with little Papa Bear nestled comfortably on his mother’s lap. Throughtout the game, the trio cheered on the Knicks with infectious enthusiasm with paparazzi capturing their every move.
But the real show-stealer? Papa Bear himself, who tried to make a break for it onto the court during the game.
@NICKIMINAJ 🦄🦄🦄 pic.twitter.com/KdcABf9Y2r
— NICKI SON LIL ROMAN 🌈 (@LILROMANXDRAPS) April 1, 2024
Nicki shared the hilarious moment on Instagram, saying, “PapaBear tried to run down the court in the middle of the game on live TV. He thought he was there to “play”. God Bless all you parents out there. To the lady who helped us tonight, you’re beautiful inside & out.”
The star-studded event saw Nicki and her crew rubbing shoulders with Hollywood celebs like Ben Stiller, who was seated nearby.
Nicki shared snippets of their courtside experience, expressing her love for the New York Knicks and her appreciation for Ben Stiller.
“I LOVE BEN STILLER. he has no idea how much joy his movies have brought to my family & me. Meet da KNICKSTERS coming to a theatre near youuuuuuu. Happy Easter. He’s alive & well. Go & tell them. He’s alive & well,” Nicki wrote.
Minaj’s currently on her Pink Friday 2 tour across the US. Over the weekend, she rocked the MSG stage, even bringing out 50 Cent for a surprise appearance. Talk about an epic Easter weekend!