Lil Wayne hit the virtual stage at the 2020 BET Awards on Sunday to pay tribute to late L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant.
The rapper's Sunday night performance included videos and moving lyrics that highlighted the all-star's legacy in not only basketball but beyond.
Bryant, 41, died in a helicopter crash in January. "I call him King Bryant," rapped Lil Wayne. "Now let the crown show." The "Kobe Bryant" performance highlighted moments from the Olympic athlete's career, including earlier moments when Bryant donned the number 8 jersey to the player's last time on the court in 2016.
Lil Wayne's lyrics also brought attention to Bryant's skill. As the rapper sang about the basketball icon's on-court, dubbing him "the.
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