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Kobe Bryant’s farewell celebration took place in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon at the Staples Center.
Kobe’s celebration of life kicked off with a surprise performance from Beyonce who sang two of Kobe’s favorite songs. .
Full performance: @Beyonce honors Kobe Bryant with "XO" and "Halo." #KobeFarewell
absolutely beautiful 🕊https://t.co/wvcPjMr1Wh
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) February 24, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel emceed the event and got choked up while delivering an emotional speech before introducing Vanessa Bryant.
Jimmy Kimmel gets choked up while talking at Kobe's Farewell celebration pic.twitter.com/FgsSbmoLkJ
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) February 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1232015827421081600
Here is Kimmel’s full speech at Kobe celebration event.
"It seems to me that all we can do is be grateful for the time we had with them and for the time we have left with each other."@jimmykimmel gives an emotional speech.pic.twitter.com/Vn6VUVJhtw
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 24, 2020