Beyonce Performs An Emotional Medley at Kobe Bryant's Public Memorial

Variety.com: Beyonce kicked off Monday’s public memorial for Kobe Bryant with an emotional medley of her songs “XO” and “Halo.”

“I’m here because I love Kobe, and this is one of his favorite songs,” she said before launching into a special rendition of “XO.” She was accompanied by singers and a string quartet, and wore a gold pantsuit.

“I want to start that over,” Beyonce continued. “But I want us to do it all together, and I want you to sing it so loud that he hears your love.”

After the performance, the announcer at Staples Center praised Beyonce for “expressing her love [for Bryant] so beautifully.”