Kobe Bryant’s parents Joe and Pam Bryant arrive for a celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Kobe Bryant’s parents Joe and Pam Bryant arrive for a celebration of life for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Los Angeles. Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
Herb Scribner
By Herb Scribner
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Beyonce Knowles Carter opened up the Kobe Bryant memorial event Monday with a moving performance.

What happened?

  • Beyonce kicked off the “Celebration of Life event” — which was meant to honor Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant and the seven others lost in a tragic helicopter crash — by performing her song “XO.”
  • Beyonce said “XO” was one of Kobe Bryant’s favorite songs.
  • Watch the performance below.
  • Beyonce then smoothly transitioned to singing “Halo,” another one of her songs as a way to honor Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant.
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