Michael Jordan Jokes About Being ''Another'' Crying Meme in Tearful Kobe Bryant Memorial Speech

Beyonce’s tribute to Kobe Bryant sparks notable sales and streaming gains for the diva’s “XO” and “Halo,” along with their respective parent albums following her opening medley at the NBA legend’s Feb. 24 memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

LeBron James has spoken out about Monday’s event, which honored his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and Bryant's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

At one point during the public memorial service Monday for Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the seven others who died Jan. 26 in a tragic helicopter accident, fellow basketball legend — and Bryant “big brother” — Michael Jordan tearfully noted, “When Kobe died, a piece of me died.

While Kobe Bryant’s fans, friends, and family members honoured the star during his memorial service, the ceremony was especially emotional for Vanessa Bryant, who lost her husband and 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, in the tragic helicopter accident last month. She broke down on more than one occasion during the emotional event and celebrities like Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Michael Jordan were there to support her.

At one point during the public memorial service Monday (Feb. 24) for Kobe and Gianna Bryant and the seven others who died on Jan.

Alicia Keys has said she was “honoured” to perform at the memorial service honouring basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna.

Organizers of Monday's live-streamed memorial to Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles prohibited photographers from taking photos of Beyoncé, according to media reports.

Beyoncé, 38, not only lent her voice to Kobe Bryant and Gianna’s public memorial on Feb. 24, but a comforting hand as well.

Christina Aguilera took the stage at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Monday (Feb. 24) to deliver an emotional performance of "Ave Maria" at Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Celebration of Life ceremony.

The GOAT of basketball himself, Michael Jordan, showed up in a big way to say goodbye to his “close friend” Kobe Bryant at his public memorial service. It isn’t often that MJ shows up to big, public events—but he made an exception to honor the legacy of his “little brother.”

It was a heartbreaking day for Vanessa Bryant, but those around her made sure to offer their support. 

Michael Jordan was waiting by the side of the stage after Vanessa Bryant spoke at the Celebration of Life event for Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant on Feb. 24.