Lizzo wins first Grammy Award, opens show with tribute to Kobe Bryant

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Lizzo picked up her first Grammy Award on Sunday night after paying tribute to the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in her opening performance.

She won Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit "Truth Hurts" -- the first award of the night. She led the award show in nominations with eight.

Opening the show, Lizzo, Alicia Keys and Boyz II Men had Kobe Bryant on their minds as they performed in what Keys described as "the house that Kobe built."

Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, died along with seven others in a helicopter crash earlier Sunday. The Lakers have played home games at the Staples Center since its construction in 1999.

Lizzo opened the performances with renditions of her hits "Cuz I Love You" and "Truth Hurts." Before she began singing, though, she told the audience, "Tonight is for Kobe."

Keys and Boyz II Men followed up with an a cappella version of the latter's hit "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."

Country star Blake Shelton and pop singer Gwen Stefani performed their hit duet "Nobody But You."

Host Keys welcomed the audience with a take on Lewis Capaldi's "Someone You Loved," replacing the lyrics with mentions of Beyonce, Billie EIlish, the Jonas Brothers and even the ongoing impeachment trial.

The Jonas Brothers made their return to the Grammy stage with "What a Man Gotta Do."

Moments from the 2020 Grammys red carpet

Lizzo leads all artists with eight nominations including Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

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