Ludacris, Shaboozey and CORTIS headline NBA Crossover concert series at L.A. Convention Center

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LOS ANGELES – The NBA today announced the lineup of musical performers for NBA Crossover, taking place February 12–15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center as part of NBA All-Star 2026. This year’s series will deliver three unforgettable nights of music and culture featuring hip-hop icon Ludacris, genre-defying star Shaboozey and boundary-pushing originals CORTIS. All performances are included with an NBA Crossover ticket, on sale now at NBAEvents.com.

The festivities tip off Thursday, February 12, with NBA Crossover Opening Night featuring CORTIS, the five-member K-pop group redefining the genre. Their debut EP entered the Billboard 200 at No. 15, making them the only 2025 rookie group to achieve this milestone. With over 100 million streams in their first month and a rapidly growing fanbase of more than 13 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, CORTIS is hailed by Rolling Stone as “the coolest K-pop debut of the year.” Photo available here.

On Friday, February 13, the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert will showcase Ludacris, a 25-year music veteran and cultural icon who has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide and delivered hits like “Stand Up,” “Money Maker,” and “My Chick Bad.” This October marked the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album Back for the First Time. In his storied career, he’s received three Grammy Awards for “Best Rap Song,” “Best Rap/Sung Collaboration,” and “Best Rap Album,” and secured five number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyond music, he is a renowned actor best known for his iconic role as fan favorite “Tej” in the global box office Fast & The Furious Franchise, a philanthropist through The Ludacris Foundation, and a creative force behind Netflix’s Karma’s World. Headshot available here.

On Saturday, February 14, Shaboozey, the 8X GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, closes out a third-straight night of headlining music with the NBA Crossover Saturday Night Concert. Shaboozey’s platinum-certified album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Goingdebuted in the Billboard 200 Top 5, and his diamond-certified anthem “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” holds the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1. With his follow-up single “Good News” recently reaching #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart and earning multiple GRAMMY® nominations, Shaboozey continues to dominate charts and headlines with his bold artistry and cultural influence. Headshot available here.

In conjunction with the three concerts, NBA Crossover will also host NBA Beats & Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PT, featuring celebrity DJs, influencers and NBA personalities.

This year, NBA Crossover returns as the league’s ultimate fan experience from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, covering more than 300,000 square feet.  Crossover showcases the NBA’s deep connection to art, fashion, music and technology, giving fans a front-row seat to action packed basketball programming at G League Park, exclusive opportunities at NBA Creator Court, and festival-style music experiences at Hardwood Central –including the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert with Ludacris on Friday night. During marquee in-arena events at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, Hardwood Central will evolve into a watch-party destination, complete with live commentary and special giveaways.

With a single ticket, fans gain access to the full spectrum of experiences at NBA Crossover – including access to all concerts and experiences, with VIP packages offering exclusive stage views and earlier venue entry. Tickets are available now at NBAEvents.com.