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Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men sing in memory of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant© GettyImages

See how these celebrities honored Kobe Bryant at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards

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JANUARY 26, 2020 11:44 PM EST

Hours after news broke that the legendary basketball player  Kobe Bryant   and his daughter,   Gianna Bryant  were killed in a helicopter accident, celebrities paid tribute to the athlete at the Grammy Awards. Mourning the loss of the former NBA star and his 13-year-old little girl, the biggest stars took a moment remember The Black Mamba and GiGi on the most important night in music.  Alicia Keys , Priyanka Chopra and Lil Nas X were just a few stars the honored the late ball player.

Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men sing in memory of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant© GettyImages

Dear Kobe...

Opening up the 2020 Grammy Award ceremony, Alicia Keys invited Boyz II Men to sing the famous burial song It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye with her. There was not one dry eye in the audience.

Lizzo performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards© GettyImages

You Will Be Missed...

Being first to perform, Lizzo took a moment to shout ‘This is for Kobe,” before killing the game with her lyrical gifts to the world.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas© GettyImages

Your legend will live on ...

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas hit the red carpet as the Indian star wore a 24 on her nails to pay homage to the NBA star. The Jealous singer pinned a purple ribbon on his gold suit to also remember the athlete.

Lil Nas X© GettyImages

We will keep you within the details always...

While singing Old Town Road, Lil Nas X displayed Kobe’s Los Angeles Lakers’ jersey on stage as he serenaded the crowd.

Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant© GettyImages

Both gone too soon...

Paying homage to late hip-hop rapper Nipsey Hussel and Kobe, both John Legend and DJ Khald took a moment to bring together the legendary men on a projection.