The tribute was a collaborative medley featuring a massive roster of Hussle’s friends and collaborators:
: Joined for the "Higher" segment, with YG delivering a verse and Franklin leading a gospel choir. Key Highlights The tribute was a collaborative medley featuring a
: The performance concluded with a side-by-side image of Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant , who had tragically passed away earlier that same morning. Performance Lineup & Songs : Opened the set
The 2019 Grammy Awards featured a posthumous tribute to Nipsey Hussle that is often mislabeled by year because it took place at the , following his passing in March 2019. Performance Lineup & Songs following his passing in March 2019.
: Opened the set with the debut of "Letter to Nipsey," a new track dedicated to the late rapper.
: Led the performance of "Higher," a collaboration that won a posthumous Grammy that same night for Best Rap/Sung Performance .