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Vanessa Bryant is said to have reached a wrongful death settlement with Island Express Helicopters, the company that operated the plane that killed Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gianna, and seven other people. According to ABC 7, nearly 17 months after the tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, Bryant and her co-plaintiffs …

Another day, another Kodak Black dragging. Only this time, it was by fans of the late Kobe Bryant who felt that the rapper was being insensitive with his tribute post. On Monday, the “No Flockin” rapper, who turned 24 last week, posted a photo of himself rocking a Kobe Bryant …

Vanessa Bryant recently took to social media to explain her outrage over the manufacturing of the Nike sneakers that she designed in honor of Kobe and her daughter Gianna because they should’ve never been released. Early Thursday morning, Bryant clarified the matter, claiming that during recent negotiations with Nike, she assisted …

On Saturday, NBA legend Michael Jordan inducted his late friend and mentee Kobe Bryant into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The induction comes 18 months after the former Lakers star’s death in a helicopter accident. The ceremony that was originally postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic took place …

Kobe Bryant’s sister Shaya Bryant-Tabb penned an emotional letter Saturday ahead of his Hall of Fame induction. “I would watch you work so hard to make those dreams of yours come true. It wasn’t of but when you would become an NBA superstar,” she wrote. “There was just no question that this was …

Vanessa Bryant and her children visited the Kobe Bryant Hall of Fame exhibit ahead of his induction on Saturday. The stand-alone exhibit designed by Vanessa is called “Kobe: A Basketball Life” and is located in Springfield. The tribute features stunning Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including a piece of the Lower Merion …

This is something most of us will say is necessary. Two Los Angeles firefighters may be fired for allegedly taking and sharing pictures of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash site. An internal investigation launched by the Los Angeles Fire Department found that the two firefighters had taken the photos of the …

Vanessa Bryant paid tribute to her late daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant for her 15th birthday with loving tributes posted on social media and the announcement of a collection of apparel in Gianna’s name that will raise money for the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation. Vanessa posted a series of photos showing …

A game-worn jersey from Kobe Bryant’s rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers could fetch over $500,000 when it goes up for auction on Monday. The bidding for the iconic piece of sports memorabilia will open up on Monday at Goldin Auctions. Experts anticipate the jersey could break the current …

Vanessa Bryant has elected not to renew Kobe Bryant’s post-retirement endorsement extension with Nike. The five-year extension expired on April 13th. Mrs. Bryant has elected to walk away from the partnership, with a source citing that the estate was frustrated with the way Nike was handling the release of Kobe’s …

Vanessa Bryant posted a loving tribute to her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would’ve been their 20th Wedding anniversary. Vanessa posted a photo of the couple kissing on their wedding day with the caption, “Happy Anniversary, baby. I love you. 20 years. ❤️” She also shared more memories of …

Michael Jordan is set to present Kobe Bryant’s enshrinement during the basketball 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony next month. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame made the announcement on Thursday. Legendary Coach Phil Jackson led both Bryant and Jordan to all of their championships during their careers. Bryant has admitted …

Vanessa Bryant has gotten a new tattoo in memory of her late daughter, Gianna. On Instagram, she announced that she got a new arm tattoo in honor of her 13-year-old daughter, who died in a horrific helicopter crash with her father Kobe Bryant and seven others in January 2020. Vanessa, …

Vanessa Bryant airs out the officers who shared her husband and daughter’s graphic photos following their fatal helicopter crash. The widow and mother of four unleashed a series of Instagram posts that pointed out four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies who took photos of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna …

The family of basketball legend Kobe Bryant wants the trademarks for “Mamba” and Mambacita,” with the intention of using them for merchandise like clothing and shoes, according to the application filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. The application was filed by an attorney for Kobe Bryant LLC on …