Usher Honors Kobe Bryant And His Daughter By Performing 'Amazing Grace' At Emotional Lakers' Tribute

Feb 04, 2020 by apost team

On Friday, January 31, Usher performed a touching rendition of 'Amazing Grace' before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Portland Trail Blazers at the LA. Staples Center.

The heartfelt song was performed as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, it being the Lakers' first game since his untimely demise.  

The superstar RnB artist was accompanied by a pipe organ throughout the performance, while two floral arrangements behind him displayed the numbers 8 and 24, Bryant's numbers when he played for the Lakers. The song was followed by a video montage of some of Bryant's most amazing moments as reported here by CBS Sports.

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Usher was photographed just before the game, sitting in the stands, deep in thought amongst a sea of his friend Bryant's jerseys.

The two men shared a close bond, and only on the previous Monday, the 41-year-old musician posted a photo of himself with Bryant, writing the caption, "Missin You..."

Best have some tissues ready for when you watch this moving video. Pass it on to your loved ones who may have experienced a loss too.