The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards kicked off with an emotional tribute to Kobe Bryant Sunday.
death of Los Angeles Lakers legend and his daughter in a helicopter crash
Sprinkled throughout the ceremony were tributes to Bryant, in words, in song and, sometimes, the simple display of his jersey. Alicia Keys, the host of the event, alongside Boys II Men, sang "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" in tribute to the basketball star before placing a spotlight on his jersey.Outside mourners gathered wearing the basketball icon's jersey and laid flowers and art at a makeshift memorial.
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