Eritrean tribute for rapper in Grammys

American artists paid tribute to American-Eritrean rapper Nipsey Hussle while wearing Eritrean traditional attire during the Grammy Awards.

Singer John Legend and the male dancers wore the habesha kemis white matching suit while female dancers wore the zuria traditional dresses.

The tribute started with a rap from Meek Mill then DJ Khaled went on to sing with John Legend their song, Higher which they collaborated with the late Hussle.

Singer Kirk Franklin later joined in the tribute that was described as beautiful online:

Beautiful tribute to Nipsey Hussle at the Grammys. I love that the Eritrean culture was incorporated into the performance. Although Nip grew up in L.A, Eritrea and the culture was still a big part of him. Something I can relate to a lot. So it’s dope to see the representation. pic.twitter.com/TFHM0rcLnq

— Yanet (@TheeAdvocate_) January 27, 2020

I love love love that they incorporated Nips Eritrean roots in this tribute #GRAMMYs

— Janet Russ,MSW,LSW???????? (@Abena_Janet) January 27, 2020

Omg. That Nipsey Hussle tribute on the Grammys gave me chills. They even showed love to his Eritrean culture. That’s solid love right there.

— Samantha Gabrielle (@_GoddessVibes) January 27, 2020

As an Ethiopian, I'm pleasantly surprised to see Nipsey's habesha background honored + represented in the clothes of the backup dancers and @johnlegend. Never thought I'd see traditional Ethiopian and Eritrean clothes on the #GRAMMYs stage! ????

— Kidan Araya (@KidanAraya) January 27, 2020