Courtside Barbie: Nicki Minaj Sports Loci Sneakers and $1M Richard Mille Watch for Family Date at MSG

When it comes to courtside style, few stars command the arena like Nicki Minaj. During a break from her Pink Friday 2 World Tour in March 2024, the “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” rapper returned to New York City’s Madison Square Garden—not to perform, but to enjoy a Knicks game with her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their son, Papa Bear.

Seated courtside for the Easter Sunday matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minaj traded her high-octane stage costumes for a masterclass in “Barbiecore” streetwear.

While the game drew a star-studded crowd, including Ben Stiller and Bad Bunny, it was Minaj’s high-low fashion mix and the debut of her Loci sneaker collaboration that stole the spotlight.

Nicki Minaj poses for a courtside selfie with Ben Stiller while attending the New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game at Madison Square Garden on March 31, 2024, wearing a pink Chanel tweed coat, sheer Alaïa striped leggings, and pink-and-white Loci “Atom” sneakers (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Nicki Minaj Embraces Barbiecore Courtside in Pink Chanel and Black Alaïa Leggings

The iconic rapper made a statement in a black-and-pink ensemble, proving she will always be the original Barbie—yes, ICYDK, Minaj was the OG Barbie long before Margot Robbie became known as the Stereotypical Barbie.

I’ve always thought that black and pink go well together. Though they differ significantly, they create a striking and dramatic effect that’s likely to draw attention.

Minaj’s drip often features this combination, and things were no different at the New York Knicks game, where she wore black leggings with a pink coat and tee.

Nicki Minaj looks comfy in a pink Chanel tee, black Alaia sheer striped leggings, and sneakers as she celebrates Easter Sunday with her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their son, Papa Bear, watching the New York Knicks game courtside (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

I could easily spot Minaj from the crowd in her fitted pale pink Chanel ribbed tee, which featured a tonal diamond pattern and white logo trims around the neck, sleeves, and hem.

It was an appropriate choice to dress comfortably for the sporting event, and I love that she teamed her casual yet chic tee with cozy leggings by Alaïa ($1,490). She opted for the sheer striped leggings made in Italy from Japanese nylon yarn for a daring touch.

Nicki Minaj layers a pink tweed Chanel coat over her casual-chic ensemble, mixing high and low-fashion (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Nicki Minaj Debuts Pink-and-White LØCI “Atom” Sneakers From Her Vegan Shoe Collaboration

Nicki’s pink-and-white sneakers hail from her partnership with British vegan sneaker and apparel label Loci.

She wore the “Atom” skater shoes ($190), handmade from premium bio-vegan leather with a recycled-foam midsole, bamboo, a recycled-nylon lining, natural cork, and a recycled-foam insole. This pair provided the perfect finishing touch to her casual ensemble.

Nicki Minaj wears white-and-pink sneakers from her shoe collection with British vegan sneakers and apparel label Loci (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Minaj’s shoe collection for Loci consisted of 11 pairs, which, according to her, were “11 completely different designs.”

Per the brand’s website, “Nicki’s bold and vibrant style” is embodied in her carefully chosen collection, which “blends street-cool aesthetics with high-fashion chic.”

The sneaker collection dropped on April 12, 2024, with prices ranging from $185 to $200.

Nicki Minaj Adds a Pink Chanel Tweed Coat and Mini Phone Holder Backpack

Mixing high and low fashion, Minaj layered her relaxed ensemble beneath an oversized pink cotton-tweed coat from Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2024 Pre-collection.

The double-breasted pink coat, priced at $11,950, has a checkered pattern in pink and dark pink hues.

Her $5,950 Chanel mini phone holder backpack, carried by her husband, Kenneth Petty, caught my attention the most. I was drawn to the pink tweed, the front snap pocket with the gold-tone CC logo, the long interwoven strap, and the leather top handle.

Not to mention, I particularly like its size—compact yet spacious enough to hold more than just my phone.

Nicki Minaj carries her things in a pink tweed mini phone holder backpack by Chanel (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Nicki Minaj Elevates the Look With Chanel Diamonds and a Richard Mille Timepiece

The maximalist dresser added gold-and-diamond bling to the look. Given the pearl embellishments on her diamond-encrusted chain choker necklace, I think she’s wearing Chanel. Her bracelets also have the same design, featuring diamond-embellished chains.

Enhancing the look’s pink theme, the female rapper adorned her pink-manicured hands with a pink ring and wore the Richard Mille RM 07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire watch, which is priced at over $1,000,000.

The luxurious, feminine automatic watch features an exquisite tonneau shape, sculpted from a single block of colored sapphire and sublimated by a movement in 18k 5N red gold with hundreds of diamonds. It has a smokey mother-of-pearl dial adorned with crystals and finished with a pale pink rubber strap.

As if the sparkles were not enough, Nicki even wore chain anklets. What bothered me most about her appearance was the excessive amount of jewelry.

Nicki Minaj adds bling to her comfy casual courtside outfit with pearl and diamond jewelry by Chanel and the luxurious Richard Mille RM 07-02 Pink Lady Sapphire watch (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Glam-wise, Nicki Minaj didn’t disappoint. She wore her dark tresses in voluminous, tight curls flowing around her shoulders.

Her radiant makeup featured pink blush and matte pink lipstick. She highlighted her eyes with heavy-winged eyeliner and applied rhinestone crystals across her lids for a dramatic finish.

Minaj’s husband, Kenneth, opted for a classic hip-hop look, pairing a black varsity jacket with a black tee, jeans, and a baseball cap.

He styled the look with a chunky, glistening necklace that read “Big Sleeze” and was encrusted with crystals. He finished the cool ensemble with Balenciaga sneakers.

Their son, born September 30, 2020, was decked out in a black Gucci sweatshirt, black jeans, and Gucci sneakers.

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, looks cool in a black varsity jacket, ripped jeans, and Balenciaga sneakers, while their son, Papa Bear, dons a Gucci sweater with Gucci sneakers (Credit: Michael Simon / Startraksphoto)

Nicki Minaj’s Bold Shoe Style: From Barbiecore Sneakers to Statement Heels

Nicki Minaj has never been afraid to experiment with fashion, whether she’s stepping out in sky-high designer platforms, futuristic boots, or playful pink sneakers. From red carpets and music videos to courtside appearances, the rap superstar consistently uses footwear to elevate her signature Barbie-inspired aesthetic.

Explore more of Nicki Minaj’s standout shoe and fashion moments below.