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This is how Kim Kardashian West celebrated Kanye West's birthday

Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian West rented the Staples Centre for Kanye West's birthday.

The Bound 2 hitmaker turned 38 on Monday and his big surprise from the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was an afternoon of basketball game on one of the world's most famous courts, costing her a pricey $110k.

A source told E! News: "Kim rented out the Staples Centre so Kanye and his boys could play an NBA-style game with real refs and Laker girls!

"John Salley is the announcer. Houston Rockets player James Harden and rapper 2 Chainz are the coaches. John Legend sang the national anthem."

Kanye's friends - including Justin Bieber, Tyga and Pusha T - as well as his family joined the rapper at the court and NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal recorded special messages for the star that showed on the big screen.

WEST VS EAST

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on

Kim's sister Khloé Kardashian was also in attendance, sharing a snap from the party.

She captioned the photo of Kanye in a custom-made basketball vest: "Kim rented out staples bitch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!! (sic)"

Kim rented out staples bitch!!! Him and his boys are going to ball!!!! Happy birthday Yeezy!!!!

A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on

Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Kim teased her "crazy" surprise for the star.

Along with a pic of Kanye blind folded she shared: "Kanye's bday today is gonna be a major SWISH!!! I planned the craziest surprise! Will share later! Sooooo excited!!!!!! (sic)"

Surprise!

A photo posted by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on

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