She is known for her provocative videos and erotic performances, but Rihanna clearly can't help being a pin-up - even on her days off.

The chart-topping star stunned sport fans on Friday when she attended a basketball game in New York wearing a semi-sheer vest without a bra.

Unsurprisingly, the decision turned heads - literally - as she sat front-row of the Brooklyn Nets Game, courting attention from both male and female onlookers.





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Courting attention: Rihanna garnered lots of attention as she went bra-less at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City





Wearing a pair of skinny stonewash jeans, the Umbrella singer looked simply stylish as she matched the look with strappy shoes and a cascade of loose, free-falling curls.

She also added a touch of 'bling' with some dramatic statement jewellery, but few people were looking at her outfit as she courted serious attention by moving animatedly.


At one point, as the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-98 in the city's Barclays Center, she can be seen raising her arm, which seems to exaggerate the sheerness of her top.




Keeping abreast of the scores: Rihanna gets animated as she Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 102-98





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Wearing a pair of skinny stonewash jeans, the Umbrella singer looked simply stylish as she matched the look with strappy shoes and a cascade of loose, free-falling curls



Clearly enjoying herself, she was joined by two friends and enjoyed an ice-filled drink to keep her cool.Thankfully, she had a coat which allowed her to protect her modesty, but she also sported another interesting accessory: a purse in the shape of a $1000 bill.

The kitschy cash clutch - which costs $48 - featured the face of designer Patricia Field, who has a boutique on Bowery in the East Village.


The flame-haired 73-year-old is best known for costuming HBO's Sex and the City and the 2006 flick The Devil Wears Prada.


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Bra-vo! Rihanna watches during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors





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She's known for her erotic performances, but Rihanna clearly can't help being a pin-up - even on her days off





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Stylish: Rihanna looked casual and cool in her simple attire, while her pal opted for a leopard-print onesie



Not seen Friday was Rihanna's on/off boyfriend Drake - last seen dining at Madeo Restaurant in West Hollywood a week ago.


The hip-hop power pair haven't been photographed together since embracing at the April 9 Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center.


Riri - born Robyn Fenty - has been working on her eighth studio album alongside producers DJ Mustard, David Guetta, and Nicky Romero.




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Bosom buddies: The chart-topping star and her pal clearly enjoyed the excitement of the game





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Hanging out: the Umbrella singer chilled-out in jeans and a vest top, while her pals suffered fashion disasters




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Cashing in: Rihanna toted a purse in the shape of a $1000 bill to watch the Brooklyn Nets basketball game in New York Friday





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Feeling rich: The kitschy cash clutch - which costs $48 - featured the face of designer Patricia Field, who has a boutique on Bowery in the East Village



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Dressing Carrie Bradshaw: The flame-haired 73-year-old is best known for costuming HBO's Sex and the City (pictured) and the 2006 flick The Devil Wears Prada







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American casual chic: The 26-year-old pop diva paired her bag with a simple white vest under a cowboy coat, ripped blue jeans, and nude stilettos





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Basketball fan: Once safely inside the Barclays Center, the seven-time Grammy winner sat courtside as the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors, 102-98



The Barbadian beauty will kick off The Monster Tour with Eminem at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on August 7.





The Battleship starlet voices the first African-American lead in a 3D animated flick for DreamWorks' Home alongside Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin, and Jim Parsons.


According to Variety, Rihanna will also create a concept album to coincide with the November 26 release, and she'll perform the tracks in the alien flick.





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Hold On, We're Going Home: Not seen Friday was Rihanna's on/off boyfriend Drake - last seen dining at Madeo Restaurant in West Hollywood a week ago




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Rare PDA: The hip-hop power pair haven't been photographed together since embracing at the April 9 Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center



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Hitting the road: The Barbadian beauty will kick off The Monster Tour with Eminem at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on August 7





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On the mic: Riri - born Robyn Fenty - has been working on her eighth studio album alongside producers DJ Mustard, David Guetta, and Nicky Romero



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Making history: The Battleship starlet voices the first African-American lead in a 3D animated flick for DreamWorks' Home - due out November 26

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