Watch: Tributes, tears, and crowds in memory of Kobe Bryant at the 2020 Annual Grammy Awards in LA
Musicians like Alicia Keys and Lizzo paid tributes on stage, while numerous others spoke about the player’s legacy.
“We are literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built” This hurts #GRAMMYSpic.twitter.com/cKoDlHcYGj
— mel (@melslvtz) January 27, 2020
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, 41, passed away on Sunday, January 26 when the helicopter that he and nine other people were riding in crashed in Calabasas, Los Angeles. There were no survivors in the crash, including his thirteen year old daughter Gianna.
Bryant’s death has sent not only the sports world into mourning, but countless others, including artists present at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Centre, Los Angeles. Musicians Alicia Keys, John Legend, Lizzo and DJ Khaled paid tribute to the player on-stage, dedicating performances to him.
The Grammys paid tribute to both Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant tonight
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 27, 2020
(via @MTVNEWS)
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"Tonight's for Kobe!" Lizzo kicks off the #GRAMMYs with rendition of "Cause I Love You" https://t.co/k6dOKYyZEH pic.twitter.com/iaoJCxL934
— Variety (@Variety) January 27, 2020
Staples Centre, where the award show is held, often known as ‘The House Kobe Built,’ saw his number 8 and number 24 jerseys spotlighted on screens during the Grammys, in the Lakers’ purple and yellow colours.
Kobe’s #8 and #24 jerseys are spotlighted tonight inside Staples Center during the #GRAMMYs (via @meduzamusic) pic.twitter.com/q70FTtjjM4
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 27, 2020
.@Lizzo did it all in the name of Kobe Bryant and his family. 💕 #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/5RbkaIz5K7
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 27, 2020
Fans outside the venue also gathered in huge numbers to mourn Bryant’s passing and pay homage to his legacy as a player. Screens surrounding the venue saw images of Bryant while fans placed flowers and candles, wearing Lakers’ jerseys.
This is the scene outside of STAPLES Center today. Fans were told not to crowd outside the Grammys, but it just doesn't matter.
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) January 27, 2020
Losing Kobe Bryant in a tragedy like this is one of the most heartbreaking things that could ever happen to the city of Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/os8EZWXOAL
Just surreal at Staples Center - Kobe’s face on every screen as hundreds of people seem to just want to be somewhere they can cry together. Also: The Grammys are here tonight so there is the odd person wandering around in a tuxedo.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) January 26, 2020
None of this feels real. pic.twitter.com/esukv1yNZs
Numerous artists, musicians and producers spoke of Bryant’s passing, sending condolences to the affected families on the red carpet to the Grammys, including Billie Eilish, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Quavo, Smokey Robinson, Ty Dolla, Skrillex and others.
Watch artists at the #Grammys react to Kobe Bryant's death https://t.co/yn4xjIagzX pic.twitter.com/0LGTphBsJa
— TIME (@TIME) January 27, 2020
Billie mourns Kobe Bryant’s death on the red carpet at the #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/PnbG8MqxDg
— billie eilish updates (@eilishupdates) January 27, 2020
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