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Interim president of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. holds a moment of silence for late NBA legend Kobe Bryant onstage during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AFP
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Host Alicia Keys (2nd L) and Boyz II Men sing in honour of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AFP
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Show host Alicia Keys speaks about the passing of NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant. Reuters
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Former NBA player Kobe Bryant is remembered outside the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. AFP
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Sibley Scoles has 24/8 on her arm in honor of the passing of professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. Reuters
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Lights illuminate the jerseys in tribute of former Los Angeles Laker shooting guard, NBA star, Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26. AFP
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Lights illuminate the jerseys in tribute of former Los Angeles Laker shooting guard, NBA star, Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
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Host Alicia Keys speaks during a tribute in honor of the late Kobe Bryant at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AP
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Interim president of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. holds a moment of silence for late NBA legend Kobe Bryant onstage during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AFP
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Host Alicia Keys (2nd L) and Boyz II Men sing in honour of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AFP
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Show host Alicia Keys speaks about the passing of NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant. Reuters
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Former NBA player Kobe Bryant is remembered outside the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. AFP
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Sibley Scoles has 24/8 on her arm in honor of the passing of professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. Reuters
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Lights illuminate the jerseys in tribute of former Los Angeles Laker shooting guard, NBA star, Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26. AFP
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Lights illuminate the jerseys in tribute of former Los Angeles Laker shooting guard, NBA star, Kobe Bryant during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. AFP
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Host Alicia Keys speaks during a tribute in honor of the late Kobe Bryant at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AP
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Interim president of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. holds a moment of silence for late NBA legend Kobe Bryant onstage during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast show on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. AFP
Grammy Awards honour Kobe Bryant with touching performance
Alicia Keys sang a tribute acapella with Boyz II Men at the Staples Center, Bryant’s stomping ground
Associated Press
29 January, 2020
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