Kobe Bryant, 1978-2020 (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 2015 Getty ImagesKobe Bryant’s death this morning has turned the world’s focus to Los Angeles—in particular, to the Staples Center whose court he graced during his two decades with the Lakers. The building is also home to the Grammy Awards, and this year, music’s biggest night opened with a tribute. “As most of you may know, we lost Kobe Bryant in a tragic helicopter accident today,” said interim Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason, Jr. after taking the stage. This hurts bad,” wrote superproducer Swizz Beatz (who is married to Alicia Keys, tonight’s Grammys host). If that moment was any indication, don’t expect to see many dry eyes at the Staples Center tonight.

Source: Forbes January 26, 2020 23:48 UTC