Kobe Bryant‘s legacy was honored with a stirring musical tribute by a musical icon on Monday during his powerful memorial at Staples Center.
Beyoncé took the stage to kick off the event, wearing a yellow suit in honor of the Lakers’ color and backed by a choir clad in white suits.
The singer started to perform her hit “XO,” before stopping to tell the crowd, “I’m here because I love Kobe and this was one of his favorite songs.”
She then explained she was going to restart the song from the beginning, and asked the crowd to sing along.
After concluding the track, Beyoncé, 38, launched into “Halo.”
The singer previously honored Kobe on Instagram, writing simply, “You are deeply missed beloved Kobe.”