Holding court! Rihanna flashes her toned midriff in double denim ensemble as she laughs with a pal at NBA All-Star Game

She has said that denim is as classic as The Beatles. 

And Rihanna showed off the timeless style - as well as her toned midsection - to take her seats she courtside at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday. 

The 26-year-old had on a distressed jacket over a white cropped tank top and whimsical boyfriend jeans. 

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Queen of the court: Rihanna flaunted her toned midsection in a crop top at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday

Queen of the court: Rihanna flaunted her toned midsection in a crop top at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday

The denim trousers appeared to be customized with colorful artwork, including a box of cigarettes that had the words 'f**k off', a banana, a rooster's head, a hand and the words 'read' and 'book'.

She completed the look with pink strappy heels, large gold hoop earring and a gold chain link necklace.

Her brunette locks were styled in an up-do bun.

Whimsical: The 26-year-old had on a distressed jacket over a white cropped tank top and  boyfriend jeans that appeared to be customized

Whimsical: The 26-year-old had on a distressed jacket over a white cropped tank top and boyfriend jeans that appeared to be customized

As she strutted to her seat, the pop star appeared to be delighted by the haul of A-list sports fans at the arena, including Beyonce, Jay Z, Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor, former President Bill Clinton and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

She was joined by her best friend Melissa Forde while taking in the game from the court. 

Filmmaker Spike Lee, who was seated an arm's reach from the singer, wore a striking blue and orange fedora - a nod to his beloved New York Knicks.

She was joined by her best friend Melissa Forde while taking in the game from the courtside

She was joined by her best friend Melissa Forde while taking in the game from the courtside

Accessorized: She completed the look with pink strappy heels, large gold hoop earring and a gold chain link necklace

Accessorized: She completed the look with pink strappy heels, large gold hoop earring and a gold chain link necklace

Famous faces: Beyonce, Jay Z, Spike Lee and Bill Clinton were among the attendees

Famous faces: Beyonce, Jay Z, Spike Lee and Bill Clinton were among the attendees

Rihanna is currently promoting her new single FourFiveSeconds, but it was an off-duty night for the singer, who watched Christina Auguilera kick off the game with a medley of Big Apple anthems, including New York, New York, On Broadway, Empire State Of Mind and Welcome To New York.

Ariana Grande entertained the audience with a medley of her hits during the half time show and brought Nicki Minaj to join her on their collaboration Bang Bang.

It was the second night of the All-Star game and the second appearance for the curvaceous rapper.

On Saturday the Starships singer had on an a sexy orange and blue color block Alexander Wang dress that had a see-through skirt that exposed her black thong when she sat courtside at the All-Star Game.

Va-va-voom: Nicki Minaj called attention to her curves in a mesh Alexander Wang dress on the first night of the NBA All-Star game on Saturday

Va-va-voom: Nicki Minaj called attention to her curves in a mesh Alexander Wang dress on the first night of the NBA All-Star game on Saturday

Eye-catching: The knockout had a see-through skirt that exposed her black thong

Eye-catching: The knockout had a see-through skirt that exposed her black thong

Sheer delight: Comedian Kevin Hart was thrilled to pose for a photo with the sexy entertainer

Sheer delight: Comedian Kevin Hart was thrilled to pose for a photo with the sexy entertainer

And the sight appeared to be a welcomed distraction from the game for comedian Kevin Hart, who stopped the Anaconda hitmaker to pose for a photo.

It was clearly a busy day for the 32-year-old knockout, who had on the same outfit when she sat front row at Alexander Wang's New York Fashion Week show.

She was joined by Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and their 19-month-old North West.  

Busy girl: Ariana Grande entertained the audience with a medley of her hits during the half time show and brought Nicki Minaj to join her on their collaboration Bang Bang

Busy girl: Ariana Grande entertained the audience with a medley of her hits during the half time show and brought Nicki Minaj to join her on their collaboration Bang Bang

Friends with benefits: Nicki and her entourage enjoyed snacks at took in the game with courtside seats

Friends with benefits: Nicki and her entourage enjoyed snacks at took in the game with courtside seats

Fashionista: She had no time to change on Saturday as she attended the Alexander Wang show alongside Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and their daughter North West on Saturday

Fashionista: She had no time to change on Saturday as she attended the Alexander Wang show alongside Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and their daughter North West on Saturday