The Most Shocking Moments From The 2020 Grammy Awards
Jan. 28 2020, Updated 4:38 p.m. ET
The most shocking moments of the 2020 Grammy Awards include Alicia Keys’ Kobe Bryant tribute, snubs, wins, tears and more!
The death of the Lakers’ superstar cast a shadow over the night, with music royalty receiving their awards at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles where Bryant played for most of his NBA career.
Keys opened the show with a tribute to Black Mamba after he was tragically killed in a helicopter crash early on Sunday, January 26.
“Here we are together on music’s biggest night celebrating the artists that do it best,” she said hours after news of Bryant’s death broke.
“But to be honest with you we’re all feeling crazy sadness right now. Because earlier today Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero,” she said about the beloved basketball player.
“And we are literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built.”
DJ Khaled, John Legend, YG and other performers performed during the Nipsey Hussle tribute, honoring the rap legend with a lively performance.
Lizzo, a fan favorite, and the star the opened the show, who shut out of all the awards she was nominated for.
Billie Eilish, 18, swept the Grammys, cleaning up with all four of her wins.
Demi Lovato cried through her first performance since her near-fatal overdose, tearing up as she sang her new song live in front of the accepting audience.
Scroll through the gallery for the Most Shocking Moments from the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Feel The Love
“Right now, Kobe and his daughter Gianna and all of those who have been tragically lost today are in our spirt, our hearts, our prayers. They’re in this building,” Keys told the Grammy Awards crowd. “I’d like to ask everybody to take a moment to hold them inside of you,” Keys said. “And share our strength and our support with their families.”
Shout Out
Wearing a gorgeous black gown, Lizzo opened the show telling the audience, “Tonight is for Kobe,” before performing her hit songs.
Tears
Singing Anyone, Lovato’s voice cracked as she began the song and she had to start over. She composed herself but tears were streaming down her face as she sang, “I feel stupid when I sing / Nobody’s listening to me.”
Snubbed
Lizzo was shut out of the Best Album, Best Song, Best Record and Best New Artist categories when Eilish took home all four awards.
Honored
Nipsey Hussle’s tribute ended with a large photo of him and Bryant on the screen.