The 62nd Grammy awards was held Sunday night amidst tributes to Lakers Legend, Kobe Bryant. Bryant Died with his 13 year old daughter in a helicopter crash; few hours before the award ceremony. This year’s awards, kicked off with a solemn acappella tribute to Kobe Bryant by Boys II Men. And director Ava DuVernay introduced a Nipsey Hussle tribute from John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, YG and others.
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The shadow of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others; loomed large over the Grammy Awards ceremony held at the Staples Center.
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In which he played for the Los Angeles Lakers for over 20 years. “We’re all feeling crazy sadness right now,” said returning host Alicia Keys to a room in which Bryant’s retired jersey numbers shone brightly overhead. “We’re literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built.”
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These Are The Black Winners At The Grammy Awards Ceremony;
Best Rap Album– IGOR By Tyler The Creator
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Best Rap/Song Performance
“Higher,” by DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend.
Comedy Album– Sticks & Stones By Dave Chappell
Pop Solo Performance– “Truth Hurts,” By Lizzo
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Lizzo
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance – “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus
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Urban Contemporary Album –Cuz I Love You (Deluxe) by Lizzo
More Grammy Awards Wins
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) Becoming by Michelle Obama
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Music Video–
“Old Town Road (Official Movie),” Lil Nas X featuring Billie Ray Cyrus
Best Music Film –Homecoming, by Beyoncé
Rap Performance–“Racks in the Middle,” Nipsey Hussle featuring Roddy Ricch & Hit-Boy
Best Rap Song– “A Lot,” Jermaine Cole, Dacoury Natche, 21 Savage & Anthony White, (21 Savage featuring J. Cole)
Best Reggae Album–Rapture by Koffee
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Koffee
Gospel Performance/Song
“Love Theory” by kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Songwriter
Best World Music Album –Celia by Angelique Kidjo
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Angélique Kidjo
Best Roots Gospel Album–Testimony — Gloria Gaynor
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