Beyoncé's Stirring Performance At Kobe Bryant's Memorial Was Aimed At The Heavens

As far back because the 1999 remix of Destiny Child's mention My Name," Beyoncé and Kobe Bryant had a heartwarming friendship that endured by means of the years. That energy was on display today (February 24) any time once she opened the memorial service for Kobe and his daughter Gianna at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In her stirring show, she performed both "Halo" and "XO" to honor his memory.


Beyoncé's two songs came with magnificent vocals featuring a huge choir and live instruments. With an emotional smile on her face, she prefaced her efficiency of "XO" with an explanation of why she chose the song. "I'm here because I love Kobe, and this was one of his preference songs," she started. "I want you to sing it so loud that he can hear your love," she continued. The live rendition of "Halo" ended with a roof-shattering drum roll followed by Beyoncé blowing a kiss to the sky.


Later while in the program, Alicia Keys also played a song in tribute to Kobe, performing Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" on a piano while supported by a string quartet. Before she played it, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka explained that it was critical to Kobe and his relationship with Vanessa, Billboard reports.


Kobe and Gianna died in a helicopter crash on January 26. They were traveling to the Mamba Sports Academy any time the car hit the ground, killing all nine people on board. That night at the 62nd Grammy Awards, he was honored by Keys, who hosted, with a touching efficiency featuring Boyz II Males and then again throughout a tribute to Nipsey Hussle.


Check out Beyoncé's warm efficiency of "Halo" up above.