Asking the star-studded audience to remember the victims, she exclaimed: “We never imagined in a million years we’d have to start the show like this.”
Alicia continued to say that music is “the most healing thing in the world.”
“So let us get some healing going on right now,” she said before launching a soulful medley with Boyz II Men, in a moving tribute to the late basketball player.
Earlier, opening performer Lizzo showcased two of her hit songs, Cuz I Love You and Truth Hurts, and also dedicated a token to the victims.
