Beyoncé gives incredible performance at Kobe Bryant's memorial service

On Monday, 24 February, mourners gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for the memorial service of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

The two died in a helicopter crash on 26 January in California, United States. 

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The memorial services was attended by hundreds of people and celebrities.

Kobe’s wife, Vanessa, gave an emotional tribute to the love of her life and their daughter Gianna. 

“God knew they couldn’t be on this earth without each other. He had to bring them home tightened together,” Vanessa said before breaking down in tears. 

“May you both rest in peace and have fun in heaven until we meet again one day. We love you both and miss you forever and always, Mommy."

Kobe was loved by many people around the globe. Many musicians took to social media to express their sadness over his passing. 

At the memorial service, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Christina Aguilera performed in his honour. 

Beyoncé started her performance with ‘XO’.

“I’m here because I love Kobe and this is one of his favourite songs,” she said. 

Beyoncé asked the crowd to sing along: “I want us to do it all together and I want you to sing it so loud that he hear your love."

Below is the video of the performance. It has been trending on YouTube since it was uploaded on Monday and has already received over a million views, with many praising Beyonce for her stellar performance. 

Image courtesy of YouTube screenshot