Grammys: Billie Eilish wins 5 awards in event overshadowed by Kobe Bryant death

Teen star Billie Eilish made history after taking home the four biggest prizes on Sunday, with the awards for best new artist, record of the year, album of the year and song of the year. She was also handed the prize for best pop vocal album. Eilish is the youngest solo performer to win album of the year, while she is the first woman to win the four biggest prizes in the same year.

NBA star Kobe Bryant's jerseys are lit up as a tribute to the former Los Angeles Laker during the Grammy Awards. 41-year-old Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash just hours before the event began at the Staples Center, home of the Lakers.

Grammys host Alicia Keys said at the outset: "Tonight is for Kobe. We're all feeling crazy sadness right now." She continued emotionally: "Earlier today, Los Angeles, America and the whole wide world lost a hero. And we're literally standing here heartbroken in the house that Kobe Bryant built." Keys then launched into a soulful rendition of "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye" with Boyz II Men.

Lizzo accepted the award for Best Pop Solo Performance. The singer-songwriter, who was the show's most nominated act with eight, also performed.

US rock band Vampire Weekend accepted the award for Best Alternative Music Album for "Father of the Bride." The group beat off competition from Lizzo, Grande, Lana Del Rey, H.E.R., Bon Iver, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X.

Gary Clark Jr. won Best Contemporary Blues Album for "This Land." His record came out on top above fellow nominees Larkin Poe, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Sugaray Rayford and Southern Avenue.

The award for best rap album went to Tyler, The Creator for "Igor." He also performed at the 62nd annual version of the music awards. The American rapper, record producer and occasional fashion designer, brought his mom on stage to accept the prestigious award.

US singer Anderson .Paak won Best R and B Album for "Ventura." The artist beat fellow category nominees BJ The Chicago Kid, Lucky Daye, Ella Mai and PJ Morton. Anderson .Paak, featuring André 3000, also won Best R&B Performance for "Come Home." Paak said upon accepting his golden gramophone: "Honestly, I was sweating bullets."

The rapper passed away last year after being shot outside his store Marathon Clothing in Los Angeles. In this photo, DJ Khaled, center left, John Legend, center right, and members of Nipsey Hussle's family, accept the award for best rap/sung performance on his behalf.