Tribute to Kobe Bryant at the 2020 Grammy Awards Held at the 'Home' of the Legend

Kapanlagi.com - The 2020 Grammy Awards took place on Sunday night (26/1/2020) local time or Monday morning (27/1/2020). This time, there was something slightly different about this prestigious music award show.

The Grammy Awards coincided with the passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The former LA Lakers star and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter accident on Sunday morning local time.

Therefore, it is no surprise that the Grammy Awards 2020 paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, who made significant contributions to the sport throughout his life.

1. At Staples Center

Singer Lizzo opened the 62nd Grammy Awards. "Tonight is for Kobe," said Lizzo before performing the song Cuz I Love You.

Following Lizzo's performance, Alicia Keys took the stage and acted as the host of the event. Alicia Keys took a moment to remember Kobe Bryant.

"We are all feeling crazy sadness right now. We are all standing here, heartbroken, in the house that Kobe Bryant built," said Alicia Keys.

2. Alicia Keys Sings a Song

The 2020 Grammy Awards were held at Staples Center, which is the home of the LA Lakers, where Kobe Bryant played basketball for the longest time. To pay tribute to Kobe, Alicia Keys along with Boyz II Men performed the classic song, It's So Hard To Say Goodbye to Yesterday.

Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant. You will be missed!

(kpl/pit)