Beyoncé Performs Tribute To Kobe Bryant At 'Celebration of Life'

More than 20,000 family, friends, and fans gathered at L.A.’s Staples Center today to celebrate the lives of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna at a “Celebration of Life.”

Beyoncé kicked off the tribute with an emotional performance. Wearing a gold pantsuit in honour of No. 24, she opened with ‘XO.’

“I’m here because I love Kobe and this was one of his favorite songs,” said Bey before restarting the performance. “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 they can hear your love.”

Watch the emotional tribute above.