Kobe And Gianna Bryant's Memorial In Pictures: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez And Alicia Keys Attend
Beyoncé performed a rousing rendition of 'XO' and 'Halo'
Almost a month after basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old budding basketball player daughter Gianna were killed in a tragic helicopter crash, a memorial took place to honour their legacy.
Held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles - the home of Kobe's former team the Lakers - on Monday, February 24, the event was the first time the NBA player's late wife Vanessa has been seen in public since the crash which killed seven other passengers too.
Vanessa, who is also a mother to three other daughters she and Kobe shared, delivered a moving eulogy on the legacy of her husband and daughter, telling the packed out stadium: 'They were funny, happy, silly, and they loved life. They were so full of joy and adventure. God knew they couldn't be on this Earth without each other. He had to bring them home to have them together. Babe, you take care of our Gigi. I got Nati, BiBi and KoKo, and we're still the best team.'
Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys performed musical tributes at the memorial with Beyoncé dedicating her song 'XO' to Kobe, noting that it was one of his favourite songs, before transitioning into a moving rendition of her hit 'Halo'.
Guests included Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West and more.
Vanessa Bryant
Vanessa delivered a moving eulogy to the crowd.
Vanessa Bryant
After delivering her eulogy, Vanessa was helped off stage by Kobe's friend the basketball legend Michael Jordan.
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez
The couple were friends of Kobe so arrived to pay tribute.
Beyoncé
After delivering her performance, Beyoncé was seen seated in the crowd for the rest of the ceremony, and moved close to Vanessa at one point.
Alicia Keys
The singer performed 'Moonlight Sonata' on the piano for the crowd.
Christina Aguilera
The singer performed 'Ave Maria' at the service.
Jay-Z
The rapper attended with his wife Beyoncé.
Jay-Z and Diana Taurasi
The entrepreneur stopped to talk to women's basketball player Diana Taurasi.
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
The couple paid their respects.
Jimmy Kimmel
The talk show host gave a speech at the start of the service.
Michael Jordan
The basketball legend became emotional during his tributes.
Queen Latifah
The rapper was seated near the stage for the proceedings
Snoop Dogg
The rapper attended the service.
Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial
Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial
Olivia Blair is Entertainment Editor (Luxury) at Hearst UK, working across ELLE, Esquire and Harper's Bazaar. Olivia covers all things entertainment and has interviewed the likes of Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Michaela Coel and Ryan Gosling over the years.
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