Chance the Rapper, Kehlani, and More Stars Hit Miami Nightclub at 2 A.M. to Kick Off Art Basel
Chance the Rapper, Kehlani, Gunna and other celebrities rocked up to hot spot E11even in the wee hours of the morning Thursday to kick off their Art Basel Miami Beach celebrations.
Chance and Kehlani both arrived separately at 2 a.m., to party with Anderson .Paak, who was spinning tunes for the crowded megaclub under his alter ego of DJ Pee Wee, an insider exclusively tells Page Six.
Also spotted hanging at .Paak’s table were Janelle Monáe, Joey Bada$, Jeezy and Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus Jordan.
“It was great, positive and happy energy and vibes,” the source tells us, noting that the group was sipping on E11even Vodka and tequila throughout the celebrations.
“Pee Wee plays such a great blend of old favorites with lots of new flavor. It was honestly so fun,” the source gushes.
We’re told the “Leave The Door Open” artist, 38, was happily taking photos with any fan who asked for a picture and played songs like Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” and Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam.”
Across the way at another exclusive table, Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys was seen spending time with White Boy Rick. We also hear Shaboozy was dining at E11EVEN’s buzzy rooftop restaurant, Giselle.
We’re told Chance, 31, and the other celebrities left around 6 a.m, with the exception of .Paak, who hung back a little longer to take more selfies with his dedicated supporters.
The “Stars Out” rapper’s early morning clubbing excursion comes just hours before he will be honored as the cover star of the December Art Issue of Ocean Drive at the mag’s annual “Art of The Party” fête Thursday night.
The Chicago-born artist is newly single after his split from wife Kirsten Corley, 31, in April. The exes, who were married for five years, share two young daughters: Kensli Bennett, 9, and Marli Grace Bennett, 5.
A-listers have already come out in full-force for Art Week.
Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Clive Davis and Jill Zarin were seen exploring the VIP Preview Day of Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Wednesday.
Later that evening, Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios were seen attending the Palm Tree at Art Basel party. Also spotted at the starry gathering was Diplo, Ivanka Trump and Taylor Fritz.
Ice Spice was seen schmoozing with DJ Khaled at the music producer’s We The Best Golf Tournament Welcome Reception at Casadonna.
Earlier in the week, Karolína Kurková and Helena Christensen made the rounds at the Reimagined Jaguar Brand Debut At Miami Art Week on Monday, and Derek Jeter hit Art Miami + CONTEXT Opening Day on Tuesday.
There are plenty of upcoming Art Week parties that promise to attract the glitterati, incuding the BMW x Kith soirée and Nylon House on Friday and Dorsia’s Sol a Sol Party at The Moore on Saturday.