Usher sings 'Amazing Grace' to open ceremony | Remembering Kobe

[@nothingbutthetruth3812]

Why am I doing this to myself? I know I'm gonna cry, but will still watch all these videos.

[@kimbermichelle3922]

I gave myself a day break, now im back😭😭😭

[@poeticsounds]

Yal funny but it’s hella facts

[@gabbenedictsventurero4154]

Me too

[@Swing93.]

Same here

[@fancyface2848]

Same here.

[@MisterFoxx]

Usher’s voice is too smooth man. People don’t appreciate his vocals enough.

[@BrendaBaBoom]

D. Foxx Oh yes we do!!!

[@MisterFoxx]

Brenda BaBoom you do lol but people in general don’t hype his voice like they should

[@BrendaBaBoom]

D. Foxx Again, the many people I know all appreciate his FINE vocals, hit albums, concert performances, his badass dance moves, and talented acting ability. His outstanding track record and long career has been well defined for years. Thank you for listening.

[@haterpro0f]

It's the younger generation that have no clue bro!!! People that are old enough to know usher have mad respect

[@MisterFoxx]

hAtEr PRo0f that’s what I’m saying

[@46angelgonzalez]

I couldn’t hold back my tears and ALLOWED my 4 girls to see their daddy cry because his Hero has passed away. I told my girls I love them and gave them all a huge kiss! Thank you for everything, Black Mamba! I’m glad my oldest got to see you show your skills on the court! All this still feels so unreal!

[@IAmNextUp]

I still cannot believe it. Man man man

[@46angelgonzalez]

Walnut Mack I know. It’s very hard. My 3 little ones are barely understanding what’s going on. But my oldest, she’s almost 12, I took her to see Kobe during his last season, I’m so glad she saw greatness.

[@nathanphelps2982]

I still can't believe it either

[@46angelgonzalez]

SQUAD Those are some true words! Thanks man!

[@Dwatts24111]

Don't feel shame in crying it is natural. We need to cry. I believe it is the best stress reliever and herbs

[@kate.2769]

Usher took LA to church and honored the Bryant legacy. Absolutely incredible and moving performance.

[@marioluigi9599]

Lol he finally learned how to sing live without going off key. ...then again it was a pretty slow song. But well done to him anyway.

[@communityconnection19]

Usher sang this song! More gospel needs to come from him.

[@tomkat2803]

I'm glad they are showing men cry, because that makes a man, there is no machoism here. That's why God put tears into the body, to mourn, to be joyful, so men do not be afraid to show tears. God bless you all.

[@brittneywoolfolk3695]

Amen

[@bravebull8738]

I’m black and age 44. I live in Los Angeles. Me and my friends have never cried together before this. I’m proud we did. Brought us closer. Cried with my kids for the first time ever too.

[@suckmyfrank4871]

Amen

[@chazbchaz5036]

Amen a man can cry it’s not limited to women, only a social path doesn’t cry n display emotions

[@JacobCritch]

Organist did amazing

[@johnmagee3292]

for real!

[@5va]

Yezzir

[@PhillipConleyJr.]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@pigs6486]

Probably the same guy from the LA Kings, he is awesome.

[@JoeSandersWorship]

Jason White is the organist

[@carolynflagg5160]

Usher's rendition of "Amazing Grace" is one of the best I have ever heard!

[@AshantiLattimore]

Usher performance gave me chills I was so moved by it

[@LadyPaulaMata]

I want to who was playing the Hammond organ! Usher did an amazing job! Sang from his heart and soul! That organist did that!

[@blackeagle4913]

Jason White, Kanye West Sunday service music director. He also has been on mostly every album fro the 80's-2000's. Check out Judith Mcallister Send Judah first. "Like the dew in the morning"

[@sharonroseman5918]

Yes

[@nathanphelps2982]

Vanessa Bryant your husband Kobe Bryant was and always will be a true legend of the national basketball association and he will be forever in our hearts as well

[@danielmayen6545]

I'm sure she's reading this lmao how grandiose of you

[@thestormchasingconservativ6999]

👀

[@Seriousthing13]

SMH at people's sarcasm it truly shows some people are just miserable in their lives 🙄

[@tasha1531]

I love the simplicity in his voice he made it his own and didn't try to oversing the song with a bunch of screaming.

[@760kap10morgan]

Knew I was going to cry. Clicked anyway. Started crying. All for you Mamba. We love and miss you. Excellent job Usher!

[@sjyoungbloodsj]

Usher did a great job by taking himself out and keeping it simple and just giving God praise and Kobe and Gigi honor. Great job Ursher💋

[@god563616]

Exactly

[@cherylrollins912]

In LIFE, sometimes it takes something so horrible to happen, for us to truly understand, what LIFE is all about!! "GOD BLESS"( Luv Cheryl )

[@nathanphelps2982]

yes I agree

[@ladyindaroom]

For Usher to be singing Amazing Grace like this, brings me to tears but give me just a lil joy. Knowing how much Kobe Bryant touched so many people. My God be with Los Angeles they lost 9 people in less that 30 seconds. Lord have mercy

[@csic123]

Same here. 😥

[@debrajames6316]

@@csic123 Usher took all to church, those that know the power of worshipping and those that are learning. Usher's voice conveyed the pain of death. However Kobe lives on in his daughters and his beloved wife and Gigi is forever missed by her dedicated family.

[@secondchance9058]

That ain't church it's a funeral

[@gabrielchavarria22]

He straight up just led worship in an NBA game. 🙏🙌💯🔥😭

[@debrajames6316]

@@kellystubblefield6027 Usher had me balling like a little lost girl. When he said I know hes up there, she's up there, I was completely floored by Usher's moving voice and how he was vocally connected to expressing pain.

[@elannathompson8252]

Maybe Revival will start because of this man's passing People are asking questions and people are hurting

[@annetteoneal2135]

Lord have Mercy

[@El_BlackRose]

We love you Kobe... You & Gianna Rest In Paradise

[@jeffgalus8454]

What about the others who also died in crash oh wait they don't count

[@Chelsea-bz4pt]

Jeff Galus they do count

[@jeffgalus8454]

It's that every sports channel considered them nonexistent and ignored that the REAL TRAGEDY that several thirteen years old girls were also on that helicopter flight

[@TheReal_JHud_61]

I grew up on this wonderful hymn and this is one of the most beautiful renditions I've heard. Well done Usher.

[@nathanphelps2982]

Vanessa Bryant I am so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences go out to you and to the Bryant family

[@Enheritance]

Usher did such a great job singing amazing grace. Had me emotional he took it home. 💜💛

[@marknethercutt3381]

That was a great job by Usher. Rest in peace Kobe Bryant ,Gigi and their friends. Laker Nation will be watching this game right along with the USA. Pray for the families. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔. They're gone but never forgotten. Kobe will be in the NBA" Hall of Fame." There will be only one Kobe Bryant. Usher can sing. Listening to Usher's felt like I was in church. he is so great, Usher has a wonderful voice.

[@VJ-zw7xz]

Yes it was Glory to GOD

[@juansaenz4113]

My grandmother just died recently, and we sang amazing grace when she took her last breath. Usher is singing amazing grace for kobe from the heart, and it just makes his passing more real than it has been since it happened, because its felt surreal. Rest in paradise mamba.

[@rahshawnbethea]

juanrr saenz you and your family are in my prayers

[@williamwhite8726]

Thank you for doing this Usher. Kobe Bryant is in the building with his angel wings

[@ks.7856]

That‘s why I love Usher so much 🙏🏻❤️... This Voice😍🥰

[@IHJello]

1:40 the way he said "i see" instead of holding the note like traditional signing it was like he was conveying the message of "learn from this. you never know when the least time it will be that you get to see someone" made me call my mom.

[@acecova4268]

🙏🏽

[@travismelody3913]

Icehamjello You shouldn’t be so rude

[@Daniel-cp4bd]

king cartee are u ok??

[@travismelody3913]

LDNs finest You shouldn’t be so rude

[@debraowens776]

MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO KOBE AND HIS FAMILY AS WELL THE OTHERS MAY YOU ALL REST IN PEACE GONE TO SOON MUCH LOVE 🙏🙏😢😢🌹🌹

[@jamesanderson6373]

*too

[@cloverleaftv]

It should not take a person's death for us to want to change our lives for the better

[@trauph_]

cloverleaf tv It shouldn’t but it is a good reminder that we shouldn’t take life for granted

[@wisesavedone2721]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@jonnyarnett]

cloverleaf tv True, but Kobe was inspiring people and telling them to do something with their lives BEFORE he passed. Now that he’s gone, everyone else is just jumping on the Mamba mentality bandwagon

[@midnight_rose2700]

@Tamara Geiger But sometimes situations such as this will serve as motivation to make that happen. Remember, God choses certain situations to get our attention. It's up to us to be open and receptive to HIS calling and beckoning us to enter into a relationship with Him. But I do agree with you though. JMO. 😇❤

[@midnight_rose2700]

@Tamara Geiger It's okay. Have a blessed day! 😇❤

[@shannadixon2265]

Just them playing the organ got me like woooow!!😢😢 Gone tooo soon🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Leeloo.says.Multipass]

How sweet is His grace!

[@toyosukagoto1185]

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” ~ Kobe Bryant

[@caivue3314]

A man, a legend, and a legacy will continue to live on in our heart forever

[@StretchDub]

When we've gone the last mile of the way...This is a wake up call more than anything. You have my respect Kobe.

[@Dreamsareareality]

I feel the same way. I said I am about to do things I desire now!

[@yvette6108]

@@Dreamsareareality ...Amen!...me too. Life is meant to be lived.

[@vickiallen3358]

This last week has been an incredibly hard one... for many we are still walking in a fog... there is no rhyme or reason to this horrific time... for all the families it is going to take time... a lot of support , hugs, and most of all the reasons to fight... their loved ones I’m sure would be saying the same... hopefully our days will clear... our hearts will heal and we can go on to spread that positivity... and fierceness that all these beautiful spirits left us... their legacy... together they were welcomed home and received their heavenly wings... GOD BLESS US ALL✝️✝️😇🙏🏻🥰

[@diannesanders1910]

Vicki Allen beautifully said!

[@vickiallen3358]

Dianne Sanders thank you😇😇❤️✝️

[@niecy5425]

Yes mam words beautifully said

[@deedewatseyer863]

Amen.

[@view1935]

Incredible performance by a legend for a legend.

[@davem5725]

That was Amazing Usher

[@Ayks123]

It was like yesterday Usher was singing at Michael Jackson's memorial back in 2009, this year singing at Kobe's ceremony, time flies and hits hard with unexpected events

[@pnayeri]

I was just hugging my 12 year old twins and crying the whole time

[@joegonzales7350]

Whole song was amazing, especially from 3:30 on when he talks about Kobe & gigi being w/ The Lord. Btw, fav song from Usher is Lemme See wit Rick! Cold!

[@ubdmarketing5273]

I agree, something changed, something happened. A peace, they are home with the Lord.

[@Mafia-Zilla99]

Beautiful singing from Usher

[@FerrariGirl27]

I never heard Usher sing like this before 😭😭😭😭👌👌👌👌💝💝💝💝We miss you Kobe

[@BigWilt2000]

This felt like a funeral 😢

[@arvinbuensalida6239]

This is the Lakers org throwing Kobe a funeral.

[@pricey000]

TheChronicDocumentary DreGame this is his funeral

[@karltonlimeback6183]

I kno jesus its so depressing 😢😢😢 whens his actual funeral? Its gonna be exactly like this

[@shawnmierczynski9830]

How would you feel if your hero died because to a lot of people at the game Kobe was their hero.

[@BigWilt2000]

Karlton Limeback Mhm

[@barbiewilson9783]

THATS MY USHER BOO IN THE GOD GIVEN VOICE THAT I HAVE LOVED FOREVER ,💔💔😭😭🏀🏀❤❤

[@ToniEl87]

All the feels. Sang Usher! And play organist play!

[@2Live4Christ1]

YEEESSSS THAT ORGAN!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@RyanJS08]

Jason White! Kanye's amazing Choir Director!

[@sandrasanders706]

@@RyanJS08 Is that who that was? He plaaaayyyed that!

[@RyanJS08]

@@sandrasanders706 yeah I saw it on his IG story

[@carolyoung8945]

I will listen to this song every morning.

[@davidellis5141]

A spiritual song for a spiritual man. I know Kobe is smiling in heaven with Gigi next to him.

[@danicapiero2498]

David Ellis And all lost that day around the world. 🙏🏾

[@balmorehernandez2226]

The bible says nobody goes to heaven.....one day God will judged everyone dead or alive to see who is good enough according to God's law to be Him in heaven

[@jasonnederhood]

That’s part of what the Bible says. No one is good enough. You have to trust Jesus to be good enough for you. He is God in flesh. No one can live up to God’s law. Jesus died for your sin and mine and took God’s judgement for you, so you can be spared. But you have to trust and give your life to Jesus for this to take effect in your life. It’s not based on how good you are but on God’s goodness and Jesus’ righteousness. Give yourself to him as your Lord and Savior and you will be saved! Romans 10:13.

[@___AWFUL___]

jason nederhood how about you just tell him to live a good life and not push the religious agenda?

[@jasonnederhood]

MilliTings I was responding to Balmore Hernandez’s comment about the Bible saying no one goes heaven and that God will judge by his law. It wasn’t entirely correct. It’s not about being good enough. I don’t see the harm in explaining the Gospel. I’m not pushing it on anyone. It’s a public place and we all have free speech. Just like you expressing yourself toward my comment. I’m not upset with you for expressing your opinion. We all have the same right. 👍 be blessed.

[@kerrylarry8110]

Hallelujah glory to God go head now Usher you better sing it touching my soul like that got tears falling down my face

[@slimray1100]

I pray that we’ll all be ready !!!

[@joditurner6748]

10 months later Lakers just won the Championship and I was drawn here to listen to these powerful videos, remembering Kobe Bryant and his beloved GiGi. I'm sure they were watching from Heaven. Gone but never forgotten. Gone too soon. Never forget you both nor these beautiful tributes to your lives and the impact you had on so many! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@victorianicolehughes4291]

Thank you Kobe for who you were on and off the court. May GOD give everyone affected by this strength, comfort, peace and Amazing Grace!

[@missydoyle453]

Props to the organist he tore that up 🔥🔥🔥🔥 usher as always your great ty for blessing us with amazing grace ....superb!! Been to church

[@cecec9403]

Usher let his emotion show. He was about to take it to church. Wait he did.

[@redbird14able]

Bruh blew that song!

[@redberrydivac031]

This touch my heart I in tears My God Blessed there soul😭 R.I.P Kobe and lil Gigi🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@prettyronron2847]

You know us as black folks have God and church in us.

[@thomash1268]

True. I thought he was going to sing gone too soon as he did for Michael Jacksons funeral, that song and the way he sung it through his tears I will never forget it.

[@smirnadeoleo4708]

Cece C oh, he did!

[@lalasmart6709]

Usher you’re amazing, many are called but few are chosen preach my brother

[@mr.reindeersfriend730]

Forever be loved. Thank you KOBE BRYANT.

[@ilae.williams7675]

Usher and that organist tore it down💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🖤💝

[@arceliossmellios8905]

Kobe lives on!

[@no_excuses8991]

Legends Never Die

[@MsEllee]

Since the terrible accident I didn’t cry until I saw this, this morning 😢

[@tank100286]

Thank you kobe for everything you brought to the game, and to laker nation. You truly will be missed. 💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛

[@blackestcat1111]

Amen brother ❤

[@EvangelistStrong]

My God Usher was amazing and anointed I felt the presence of the Lord! Great job

[@Militantreturns]

Hmmmmm nah.....( you Christians kill me man)

[@JusBlackTV]

Beautiful rendition by the Living Legend Usher

[@jrbland18]

So beautiful of him sing this song.

[@millersalmond2600]

Beautiful song and from Usher's heart, he must have been friends with Kobe. Amazing tribute.

[@richmondsanchez8898]

We don’t know the next minute, hold your love ones and always tell them how much you love and adore them. God bless everyone of US.

[@michaelharrison8526]

So true...So very sorry this will be used as a wake up call to love God more and more and love others more and more

[@crbj]

This tribute was special

[@chemmywalatawalata2412]

That was so emotional and deep rest in peace to kobe and others

[@TheRenard10]

Looking at this right now, and I'm crying 😭

[@seandreezy1988]

Props to the organist tho ❤️ they killed that

[@nataschawilliams1753]

Love how he took his time & brought the emotion....

[@maramaxwell2687]

Never been a basketball fan, but I understand the impact Kobe’s death has. I hope he was saved, and that him and his daughter are with the Lord.

[@melindamullins9971]

Thank you usher" for singing such a soulful song for comforting America at this time🙏🏀💛🎶

[@daniellehawkins7873]

Usher did that, very beautiful Usher.

[@angs9282]

That was a beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace. thank you Usher! I could feel his emotions for the sadness of this horrible tragedy.

[@crazydj15]

I been shook about Kobe, Gigi and the families death all week. No words can express how much this got to me. Just 41 year old and the children and family members gone with them?? This was a wake up call for me 😔😔🙏 I had to pray more and just thank God for my kids and wife and still here to enjoy them. Praying for the family still....this one hurts....Good Job Usher

[@charnessasmith5688]

I'm crying this is beautiful and heart 💔 wrenching at the same time.. Lord have mercy 😢😢💜💜🙏🙏

[@TheDreamyFamily]

I think I watched this like 40 times! That organ touched my soul

[@dranelgrim]

My grandma would be yelling "Sing Usher Sing"

[@DJ-Collins]

YES Lawd

[@simplydavis1658]

I was

[@noahsouza6842]

Yes laws almiiighty

[@cecep7259]

Yes!!!

[@ladybeegeevee8548]

I was screaming saaang Usha Raymond 🙏😭

[@jacquelineperry5873]

I thought a funeral was going on at first but I’m proud to here usher singing gospel no ones nothing without him in your life and in your heart big ups mr.usher

[@lifemomentsca]

Rest in peace Kobe and too everyone else so sad man 💔🙏

[@sportscardsfan3515]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@callum.420_2]

Usher did us all proud 😭😭😭😭 team usher for life

[@kushbandit8701]

Dam Kobe..... bless your family my brother.....

[@jeremyfox2322]

I knew hymns at memorials of great people always make me cry and yet I still clicked on it

[@eileenmiller7522]

John 3:16 ❤️For God so loved the world that He gave the only begotten Son, so that everyone believing in Him should not perish, but should have eternal life.❤️

[@simplydavis1658]

Amen

[@χαρούμενοςημέρα]

Amen

[@dk1597]

Amen but does anyone know if Kobe believed that

[@Roni-mb1xf]

DK1 Kobe was a Catholic,so yes he believed that.

[@dk1597]

@@Roni-mb1xf ok

[@ggmama54]

OMG OMG Why am I Crying.. Kobe And Gigi is Already starting up a Heavenly 🏀 Basketball Team in Heaven .... Sing that Song Usher Thank You. All live's Matter and May each and Everyone That was With Him Pass over in to Heaven.

[@jedijoey4478]

Call on the name of the Lord and be saved

[@jedijoey4478]

@JVC DISPATCH Praying for you

[@riverasweet7796]

Amen..

[@terryann885]

Amen. The only saving name. Jesus, Jesus

[@god563616]

Yes Yes Yes

[@sharonbrooms7271]

Isaiah 59 1. Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2. But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.

[@GaryFox11000]

Usher my Brother ; This is my Mother's favorite song. Your feeling , & soul is divinely inspired ! Wow ; Church on Sunday ! AMEN 🙏

[@kimberlyjackson1337]

Sing Usher

[@toastytoast9619]

I love this black church vibe with the organ and piano and I love that Kobe is such a big player that all sports are affected

[@benitar5581]

My first time hearing Usher sing a spiritual song. ❤

[@blessings7015]

Usher you have sing Amazing with a touching Melody and your inner beam's God as give you a given you a strong sensation to sing of one of my favorite Gospel song it has echoed through my ears and touched by the sensation of Amazing Grace that saved a Wrath like me I once was lost but now I found was blind but now I see.Thank you Asher for your Amazing voice as you continuous to Be Bless and be a Bless with singing of Gospel Music.I was raise on Gospel Music and I loved all types of Gospel Music it strengthen my pathway as walking with Jesus. For with out Jesus we are nothing we are like a Ship without a sail.Keep it up my Brother continue to sing unto the Lord you will be rewarded by King Jesus.Shanton.

[@flipsiderainbow]

I imagine this is how beautiful the angels sound in heaven.

[@austinsmith1505]

I’m blowing away but the tears are still there

[@kataikapitolo1107]

This is too emotional 😭😭rest in peace mamba for life 🙏

[@yvonnescott8862]

Absolutely Amazing Usher. Kobe and Gianna would be proud of how you celebrated their life. It is extremely hard to let go of nine people. I feel so sorry for Kobe's parents. Everyone is talking about Kobe's wife. But his parents are in pain also. But , God has spoken. Amen.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Great men will help you to open your heart to God's grace and amazing love. Kobe was a great man. I pray for all families involved. Remember before you squabble online with folks that people are hurting regardless of what you believe. I just think about how one family lost a mom, dad and sister. Vanessa lost a husband and a daughter, a husband lost a wife and it just keeps going...this will always be sad. But there is a certain ray of peace about this whole situation and I feel like they are all well. Lord help us in our unbelief and immeasurable sadness...💔

[@angelscovens-thomas1845]

So touching and emotional. Usher did the dang thing singing this song. I am still crying and the video is over. Kobe Bryant is my son's all time favorite basketball player. My son is 25 years old and he cried when he heard the tragic news of the helicopter crash.💔😭💕

[@charlesparksmd]

It's gonna be sad realizing him and his daughter will never be seen on the sidelines at Lakers games ever again

[@johnnyherrera7220]

They should keep those 2 seats vacant for the rest of season . Or a week at least

[@karltonlimeback6183]

My god seeing thier empty seats ripped my heart out😭😭😭

[@TheRenard10]

All because of a helicopter!

[@debrajames6316]

@@TheRenard10 No a bad pilot!. He was a fool, to have traveled in such deep waves of fog!!.

[@TheRenard10]

I want to name our first newborn son, if I ever had a boy, Kobe Bryant Stanford.

[@angelajohnson1005]

Usher did a Amazing job with this Beautiful song... Amazing Grace... I truly felt the Spirit...

[@ceesKe12]

Still feels unreal.

[@imtjnotu]

Been saying this every day this week

[@bensimmons6149]

Yup

[@shininglightstar843]

Healing from the UK to all those who lost their lives in such a tragic and surreal way. Xxx

[@jimgritty7064]

Everyone has sad things happen in their lives. This song is for who is mourning a loved one or is sad.

[@sportsgenius91]

It hits me every night before bed and I start to cry. It's going to be a while before I can shake this.