The tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi in downtown Los Angeles has been disrespected once again. Just days after artist Louie “Sloe” Motions completed a full restoration of the mural, it’s been hit by vandals for the second time in just over a month.
White spray paint was scribbled across the mural, which sits at 14th and Main, completely covering the faces and artwork of Kobe and Gigi. The mural had just been restored last Friday after it was initially defaced in April with profanity and black and white graffiti.
This piece, known to many as the “Mambas Forever” mural, became a powerful memorial in the wake of the Bryants’ tragic deaths. But now, after two back-to-back acts of vandalism, Sloe Motions says he’s done fighting to keep it in the same spot. He’s looking to move the mural to a safer, more protected location—possibly with support from a foundation or business, and all at no cost.
Back in April, NBA star Luka Dončić stepped up to help, donating $5,000 to restore the mural after the first attack. Fans were hopeful the tribute would finally stand untouched.
Sadly, that wasn’t the case.
Now, Motions is calling for unity and a fresh start—somewhere the community can truly honor the legacy of the Black Mamba and his Mambacita without interruption. No arrests have been made in either incident.
