January

On Jan. 26, Kobe Bryant, former NBA shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, passed away due to a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Bryant, along with his daughter and seven others, were killed during the crash. At the Grammys, host Alicia B Keys and Boyz II Men performed a tribute to Bryant and other popular artists such as Lil Nas X, DJ Khaled, Aerosmith, Lizzo, and Run-DMC honored Bryant in their performances.