Photos // Michael Jordan's 50th Birthday Party / Air Jordan XX8 Launch Event

Family and friends help Michael celebrate his 50th and the launch of the new game shoe.

words // Brandon Richard

This weekend, Michael Jordan turned 50 and the Air Jordan XX8 was officially launched. Celebrating both occasions, the Jordan Brand hosted an "MJ50" party in Houston on Saturday, with family and several of Michael's friends from sports and entertainment in attendance.

Among the evening's guests were Jordan's three children, his fiancé Yvette, XX8 designer Tinker Hatfield, Kobe Bryant, Nas and a full lineup of Jordan Brand athletes. The always entertaining R. Kelly also hit the stage for a live performance.

Read on for a few guest photos from the Jordan Brand's "MJ50" event.

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Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan & Yvette Prieto

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Jeffrey, Jasmine & Marcus Jordan

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Tinker Hatfield

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Chris Paul & Blake Griffin

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Chris Paul

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Michael Crabtree

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Andre Ward

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Carmelo Anthony

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Andre Johnson

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Russell Westbrook

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Maya Moore

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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

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Kobe & Vanessa Bryant

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Bun B

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Miguel

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Wale

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Stuart Scott

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LaMarr Woodley

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Trey Songz

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Victor Cruz

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Big Tigger

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Nas

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James Harden

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Stalley

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Dwight Freeney

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Ludacris

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Ahmad Rashad

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Trae The Truth

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Cedric The Entertainer

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DJ Clue

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R. Kelly

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Chris Paul & Michael Jordan