Overview
- Hill opened by singing alongside D’Angelo’s recorded vocal on “Nothing Even Matters,” then introduced guests including Lucky Daye (“Brown Sugar”), Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton (“Lady”), Leon Thomas (“Devil’s Pie”), Bilal (“Untitled”), and Jon Batiste (“Africa”).
- The set pivoted to Roberta Flack with Hill and Batiste on “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” followed by Leon Bridges with Alexia Jayy (“Compared to What”), Lalah Hathaway with October London (“The Closer I Get to You”), and John Legend with Chaka Khan (“Where Is the Love”).
- Hill added “Feel Like Makin’ Love” before calling up Wyclef Jean for “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” then transitioned into the Fugees’ version as the arena rose to its feet.
- The tribute aired live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena as part of the Grammys’ In Memoriam programming, with Hill serving as the anchor and emcee for the large ensemble.
- Outlets described the medley as a rousing centerpiece of the broadcast, highlighting Hill’s long-standing ties to both artists and the multi-generational lineup onstage.