The Grammys honored Kobe Bryant the right way

How do you address the death of a cultural icon during music’s biggest night?

Hours before the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, the news broke that NBA legend Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash along with his 13-year-old daughter. Bryant was just 41 years old, and his sudden death shocked his fans in Los Angeles and beyond. So even before the Grammy Awards began, entertainers were already paying tribute to the athlete.