At the 26th Annual NBA Legends Awards during 2026 All-Star Weekend, Kelly Rowland and PJ Morton turned the usual tribute segment into one of the most talked-about cultural moments of the weekend. The pair took on Nat King Cole’s timeless classic “Unforgettable” during the In Memoriam segment, giving fans a soulful, emotionally charged performance that grounded the night in musical reverence and star power.

This wasn’t a random pairing. Rowland, coming off her buzz-worthy appearances on The Boy Is Mine Tour with Brandy and Monica and the success of her #1 romantic comedy Relationship Goals, brought precision and grace to the stage. Morton, fresh off winning a GRAMMY for Best Gospel Album alongside Darrel Walls for Heart of Mine, brought his signature church-meets-soul energy.

Together they didn’t just deliver a cover. They reframed what a tribute performance can feel like in 2026. The duo honored the legacy of a classic, letting us know that musical lineage matters. The moment became about honoring icons and celebrating the living ones who keep that legacy alive.

Source: BeyxKelly