Watch Jennifer Hudson's tribute for Kobe Bryant at NBA All-Star Game

Watch Jennifer Hudson's performance at the NBA All-Star Game.

February 17, 2020, 9:33 AM

The NBA All-Star Game on Sunday was packed with heartfelt tributes for Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

One of the most touching moments of the night came in the form of Jennifer Hudson’s powerful performance of "For All We Know.”

Photos of Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who died in the helicopter crash along with seven others last month, filled the screen during her pregame performance.

The 1934 song includes heart-wrenching lyrics like "For all we know/We may never meet again/Before you go/Make this moment sweet again/We won't say goodbye/Until the last minute."

PHOTO: Jennifer Hudson performs a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the NBA All-Star Game at the United Center, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago.
Jennifer Hudson performs a tribute to Kobe Bryant before the NBA All-Star Game at the United Center, Feb. 16, 2020, in Chicago.
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Check out her full tribute:

Magic Johnson, who introduced the singer's performance, also paid tribute to Bryant and his legacy, requesting the crowd take eight seconds of silence in his honor.

"We'll never see another basketball player quite like Kobe," he told the crowd. "Scoring 81 points in one game, scoring 60 points in his last game, and then winning five NBA championships."

He said he is most proud of Bryant's devotion to his family, his work to end homelessness and his contributions both on and off the court.

Chance the Rapper and Common honored Bryant during their performances at the All-Star Game as well. Check out their emotional performances below:

In Common's performance, he rapped: "He used his game to touch the world’s soul/A king named Kobe Bryant who wore purple and gold."

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