Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan Pay Tribute After Kobe Bryant's Death

Usher sung a stunning tribute to honour Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the team returned to the court on Friday to play their first game since their former teammate lost his life in a helicopter crash last Sunday.

Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's collaboration "See You Again" already has a bittersweet backstory, but it earned another emotional layer when they performed their duet at the first Los Angeles Lakers game since the death of Kobe Bryant.

On Monday night, the hosts of late night television joined in on the chorus of tributes for Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Bryant's death, and that of his daughter Gianna and the seven others on board, was a devastating blow to sports fans and the nation as a whole. Since many of the hosts are located in Los Angeles, they were able to share personal stories about their time spent with the NBA star or revisit interview clips in his memory.

“It’s likely that you’re hearing many personal anecdotes about Kobe Bryant, so here’s mine,” ESPN’s Elle Duncan said during SportsCenter on Jan. 27, a day after the Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, were killed in a helicopter crash.

The world of basketball lost one of its finest legends, Kobe Bryant, on 26 January, bringing the world of sports to a standstill. The athlete died in a deadly helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old Gianna Bryant as well as seven others.

By Anita Bennett

The tragic deaths of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna on Sunday shocked the world and prompted a flood of tributes devastated fans in Los Angeles and far beyond. Kanye West's Sunday Service, a weekly Christian gathering and gospel concert, contained tributes to the Bryants with Kanye West, Chance The Rapper, and Kirk Franklin all performing.

Radio stations in Southern California are planning to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant with a moment of silence at noon Monday.The Southern California Broadcasters Association is urging its members to devote one minute and eight seconds to "honor the death of NBA legend and Southern California hero Kobe Bryant." The extra eight seconds refers to his original jersey number, 8.Bryant starred for 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, who call Staples Center home, and won five NBA championships with the

and both paid tribute to at the Grammy Awards last night.

LOS ANGELES – Tyler, the Creator and DJ Khaled issued their sincerest of respects to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, as well as slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, backstage at the 2020 Grammys following the artists' respective wins on Sunday.

Jennifer Lopez has paid tribute to the late basketball great Kobe Bryant and his grieving family who are, right now, facing “unimaginable heartbreak”.  

Tonight is supposed to be the year's biggest celebration of music, but it's a sad day for the sports world. As music's biggest artists gathered to celebrate their achievements at the 62nd Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center, it was hard to shake the news of Kobe Bryant's tragic death.

The 2020 Grammy Awards kicked off with a tribute to legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, who died hours before the ceremony, at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, which was home to the 41-year-old NBA player for nearly 20 years. Lizzo took the reins with her stunning performance and began it by saying "This one's for Kobe." The mourned the death of the basketball icon after the news of his death went viral.

US President Donald Trump and the stars of show business have paid tribute to retired basketball player Kobe Bryant after his death in a helicopter crash.

Second-time Grammy host Alicia Keys opened up the 2020 Grammy Awards Sunday (Jan. 26) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with a monologue that paid homage to Kobe Bryant, who was killed earlier Sunday along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a shocking helicopter crash in Calabasas, CA.Taking the stage in a silvery gown, Keys was somber as she opened the proceedings.

Hours after news broke of Kobe Bryant’s death, the Recording Academy paid tribute to the NBA legend on the Grammys stage.

Starting on a somber note. The music community is paying tribute to Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, after the father-daughter duo died in a helicopter crash hours before the 2020 Grammys on Sunday, January 26.

Following the news that Kobe Bryant died on Sunday, current and former Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to the late athlete and former NBA star.

Michael Jordan released a gut-wrenching statement honoring Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, after the pair died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26.