DJ Khaled and John Legend Honor Nipsey Hussle in Grammys Speech: 'Thank You For Lifting His Name Up'

At this year's Grammys, Ava DuVernay introduced Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Roddy Ricch, Kirk Franklin, and YG to the stage for their tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle. The Hollywood Reporter states that DuVernay will take her involvement with the rapper, who was shot and killed in 2019, by working on a documentary alongside his family.

"For motivational purposes only"

One of the most moving moments of a largely subdued Grammys came during the Nipsey Hussle tribute featuring Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, John Legend, and more. Meek Mill has now gone one step further, recruiting Roddy Ricch for new song "Letter to Nipsey." Atlantic Records has confirmed that all proceeds will benefit Nipsey Hussle’s family.

Nipsey Hussle is gone but not forgotten. During the 2020 Grammy Awards, the rap star was remembered with an all-tribute featuring the likes of Meek Mill, DJ Khaled and John Legend.

LOS ANGELES – Tyler, the Creator and DJ Khaled issued their sincerest of respects to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, as well as slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, backstage at the 2020 Grammys following the artists' respective wins on Sunday.

DJ Khaled, John Legend, and the late Nipsey Hussle have taken home the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration tonight at the 62nd Annual Grammy Award. Khaled’s 2019 single “Higher” beat out songs by Lil Baby and Gunna (“Drip Too Hard”), Lil Nas X (“Panini”), Mustard and Roddy Ricch (“Ballin”), and Young Thug, J. Cole, and Travis Scott (“The London”).

Kirk Franklin,DJ Khaled,John Legend,Meek Mill,Roddy RicchandYG came together to posthumously honor Nipsey Hussle at the 62ndGrammy Awards on Sunday.Hussle was killed outside of his South Los Angeles clothing store in March 2019. The musician was shot multiple times and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

John Legend, YG and DJ Khaled performed a medley of songs alongside Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and Kirk Franklin as part of the Grammy Awards tribute to Nipsey Hussle.

Nipsey Hussle, posthumously nominated for three awards at the 2020 Grammys, was the subject of a touching tribute performance at the 2020 Grammys. John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch, YG, and Kirk Franklin performed in honor of the fallen rapper, who was killed last year in California.

The marathon continues at the 2020 GRAMMYs!

Late rapper Nipsey Hussle was honored at the 2020 Grammy Awards with a star-studded tribute performance just hours after winning his first Grammy posthumously.

The marathon continues at the 2020 GRAMMYs!

Rest in power.

Tonight at the 2020 Grammys, Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, John Legend, YG, Roddy Ricch, and Kirk Franklin all took to the stage for a tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle. The performance opened with Meek and Roddy before transitioning into “Higher,” DJ Khaled’s song with Nipsey and John Legend. YG, donning all red, appeared on stage to perform afterwards.

Before DJ Khaled, John Legend, and a host of others pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle tonight, the Los Angeles rapper became a Grammy winner for the first time.