Kobe Bryant: Celebrities pay heartfelt tributes to the basketball legend at Grammys 2020

news of sad demise of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a tragic accident has come as a shock to entire world. At Grammy Awards 2020, he was remembered and spoken about, in form of prayers and songs. Alicia Keys, Boyz II Men, DJ Khaled, and John Legend were amongst ones who paid a tribute to basketball legend with ir performances.

Grammys 2020 pays tribute to late Kobe Bryant

NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna were amongst 9 passengers who were killed in a helicopter crash. news came in on morning of January 67, 2020. At Grammy Awards 2020, a number of celebrities spoke about basketball player and prayed for his family.

Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men

Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men came toger to put up a performance to pay tribute to player. y performed song It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday. Alicia Keys, who was also host, expressed her grief and spoke about her support and prayers being with his family.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X performed song Old Town Road at ceremony. While he sang, setting was put up in such a way that an empty chair with Kobe Bryant’s number 24 jersey was placed on right side of singer. Billy Ray Cyrus, Nas, and BTS also joined him to pay tribute.

Lizzo

Lizzo said that night is for Kobe. While receiving award for pop solo performance, she said that whole week has been tough. She realised that most of her problems can be put aside as whole world weeps at loss.

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DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled performed with Meek Mill, Roddy Rich, Kirk Franklin, and YG. tribute performance was put up for Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. At end of it, he prayed that may Kobe’s soul rest in peace. He added, “Long Live Kobe”.

John Legend

John Legend was also amongst ones who performed a tribute to basketball champ. He said that everyone has gone through so much trdy on this day and last year and how re has been a lot going on. He asked everyone to love each or and hold each or tight.

YBN Cordae

YBN Cordae spoke about how everyone is mourning today. He spoke about how important man has been to basketball. He spoke about how his name is taken every time a shot is taken, even if it is to throw a paper ball into trash. He ended with words 'Rest In Peace'.

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