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WATCH: Hours After His Death, Kobe Bryant Honored At Grammys

By: Emily Jashinsky
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“We are literally standing here, heartbroken, in the house that Kobe Bryant built.”

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The helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter occurred mere hours and miles away from the Staples Center, where the Grammys were set to be held on Sunday and where he played so many games as a Los Angeles Laker. The basketball legend was honored immediately during the broadcast.

Opening performer Lizzo started her set by shouting “Tonight is for Kobe,” then belted the poignant first lines of “Cuz I Love You.”

Host Alicia Keys followed suit, dedicating her entire opening monologue to Bryant’s memory. “We are literally standing here, heartbroken, in the house that Kobe Bryant built,” she said.

Boyz II Men joined Keys on stage for an a cappella rendition of “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye.”

A spotlight illuminated Bryant’s retired jerseys, hanging above the crowd.

Emily Jashinsky is culture editor at The Federalist and host of Federalist Radio Hour. She previously covered politics as a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner. Prior to joining the Examiner, Emily was the spokeswoman for Young America’s Foundation. She’s interviewed leading politicians and entertainers and appeared regularly as a guest on major television news programs, including “Fox News Sunday,” “Media Buzz,” and “The McLaughlin Group.” Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, Real Clear Politics, and more. Emily also serves as director of the National Journalism Center, co-host of the weekly news show “Counter Points: Friday” and a visiting fellow at Independent Women's Forum. Originally from Wisconsin, she is a graduate of George Washington University.

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