The singer opened the Los Angeles ceremony dedicated to the NBA legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who died last month in a helicopter crash. Beyoncé celebrated her decades-long friendship with Kobe Bryant by opening his Staples Center memorial Monday with two songs, "XO" and "Halo." 10:16. Beyonce Performs "XO" And "Halo" At Kobe And Gianna Bryant Memorial Service February 24, 2020 - 2:26 pm by Christine Imarenezor FACEBOOK TWITTER "I want you … Beyoncé helped kick off Monday’s memorial ceremony for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna with an emotional musical … By Jenna Amatulli. 'I can feel it / He will be your / She will be your halo,' sang the 38-year-old, again changing the lyrics. And as she finished her second Halo, Beyonce spoke directly to Kobe's widow. Beyoncé- XO & Halo | Kobe & Gianna Bryant Memorial Service REACTION by Rolling With Nick. Beyoncé Honors Kobe Bryant With Emotional Renditions Of 'XO,' 'Halo,' At Memorial.
Introduced as 'a very close friend of the Bryant family', Beyonce directed her song towards the spot where Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant sat with her family. Beyonce Live Performance - Kobe Bryant Memorial Service REACTION by W & R. 8:45.