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Beyoncé Opens Kobe Bryant Memorial With Heartrending Performance Of 'XO' And 'Halo'

The Queen Bey topped the performance off with a sweet gesture to Vanessa Bryant.

Fans and celebrities alike descended up the Staples Center in Los Angeles for “A Celebration of Life: Remembering Kobe and Gianna Bryant” on Monday (Feb. 24). The memorial began with a snapshot of interviews that Bryant had done over the years before it segued into the first performance of the day. 

  • Backed up by a choir and orchestra, Beyoncé came out on stage dressed in a golden pantsuit where she sang renditions of “XO” and “Halo.” 

    “I'm here because I love Kobe and this was one of his favorite songs. So, I want to start that over but I want us to do it all together, and I want you to sing it so loud that he’ll hear your love,” Beyoncé said before she resumed performing “XO.” 

    At the end of the emotional performance she blew a kiss and mouthed “I love you” to Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, as she exited the stage.  

    See a snippet from Bey's moving performances of "XO" and "Halo" below: 

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