Alicia Keys closes Knicks parade in custom black leather and a massive diamond chain
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Key Points:
- Alicia Keys honored her hometown New York Knicks by performing at their championship parade in a rhinestone-studded Pelle Pelle leather outfit, celebrating the team's first NBA title in 53 years.
- The Grammy winner performed “New York State of Mind” and “Empire State of Mind,” wearing Knicks-themed attire, including a limited-edition jacket created in partnership with Allan Houston’s social-impact brand.
- Keys, who grew up near Madison Square Garden, missed the decisive Game 5 due to her documentary premiere but shared her enthusiasm on social media, highlighting the city’s pride and excitement.
- The Knicks' ticker-tape parade traveled through Manhattan’s Canyon of Heroes, culminating at City Hall where Mayor Zohran Mamdani awarded Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and the team the keys to the city.
- The Knicks secured the championship by defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games, ending a 53-year title drought.
