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It has been a just over two years since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash just outside of Los Angeles. After the awful tragedy, the country wept, particularly basketball fans. Mourning fans eventually used art as a way to grieve the loss of an icon whose importance goes […]

Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against the Los Angeles County over leaked photos of the crash site of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant continues to rage on. In a new development, Vanessa revealed some heartbreaking details about her current plight. According to a court filing by Bryant’s camp that was submitted on Monday, Vanessa continues to […]

After 22 years, the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Staples Center, will undergo a name change. The historic venue will now be known as Crypto.com Arena starting Christmas Day. However, Staples Center has long been known as “The House That Kobe Built.” Vanessa Bryant, the Lakers legend’s widow, […]

Earlier this month, the presiding judge of Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against the LA County ruled against the county’s request for a psychiatric exam from the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It was a significant development for Bryant’s camp, but right now, it’s as if the decision has been all but reversed. According […]

Just last week, the camp of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored a huge win in their lawsuit against LA County over the leaked photos of Kobe’s helicopter crash site. The presiding judge rejected the county’s demand for a psychiatric exam for Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, as the county looked to discredit the entire […]

Vanessa Bryant is suing LA County over reports that graphic photos from the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna Bryant and several others were leaked. The case is far from being resolved, but it seems the county has taken significant steps in resolving the other lawsuits thrown […]

It was previously reported that LA county had demanded that Vanessa Bryant submit the results of a psychiatric test as part of her lawsuit against the county. A judge has now made a ruling on the claim, and it looks like the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant won’t be undergoing any tests […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was recently at the center of a deposition for her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County over leaked photographs of Kobe’s crash site. For the first time, Vanessa revealed the chilling details of how she first learned of the tragic incident. In an article […]

The Chicago Sky clinched their first WNBA title in franchise history on Sunday following a huge Game 4 win over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Two-time league MVP Candace Parker put forth an epic performance in one of the most important games of her life, and as it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

LA County is turning the tables on Vanessa Bryant in what has become a truly controversial lawsuit over leaked photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash site. The wife of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend is now being asked to undergo a psychiatric exam to prove her claim in the lawsuit. In a report […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna may be gone, but the legacy they have left and their influence on basketball will never be forgotten. For her part, Vanessa Bryant wants to continue what the two have started. On Mamba Day, the widow of the Lakers icon announced their project with Nancy […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would have turned 43 on Monday. Kobe’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, took to Instagram to share a simple yet truly heartbreaking message to her late husband on his very special day. Vanessa needed just nine words to express her love to the late, great Kobe Bryant (via Vanessa Bryant on […]

The testy relationship between Vanessa Bryant and her mother looks like it’s going to be patched up. Or so it seems. According to various reports, Vanessa has settled a lawsuit filed by her mother, Sofia Lane. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. In what could only be viewed as an unfortunate family fallout, Lane […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, has reached a settlement with the helicopter company that owns the aircraft that crashed and killed her husband, daughter Gianna and seven others last January 2020. According to a report by KABC-TV, Vanessa and the families of the other victims have filed a “joint […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had many signature shoes over the years, and it seems Vanessa Bryant worked on a special Kobe shoe in honor of Gianna that was going to be released by Nike. However, Vanessa recently didn’t re-sign the contract with Nike, so this Mambacita shoe wasn’t supposed to see the light […]

The Los Angeles County has responded to Vanessa Bryant over her move to name the deputies allegedly involved in sharing the photos of the crash that killed her husband, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna. According to a report by TMZ, they have obtained legal documents in which lawyers for LA County […]

As late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, his wife Vanessa Bryant didn’t forget to thank one of the people who made it even more special: Michael Jordan. Jordan agreed to become the presenter for Kobe, fulfilling one of the wishes of the Lakers icon. Kobe […]

As everyone expected, Vanessa Bryant delivered a truly moving speech during Saturday’s Hall of Fame induction of his late, great husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. There were more than a few highlights from her emotional message, but one that particularly stood out was when Vanessa revealed why Kobe always had an incessant desire […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant may be a five-time NBA champion, but that is not the “most cherished” accomplishment he had, according to Vanessa Bryant. As she delivered the Hall of Fame speech for her late husband, Vanessa opened up about how becoming the “very best girl dad” was in fact the most important […]

There was not a dry eye in the room during Friday’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony as Vanessa Bryant took the stage on behalf of her late, great husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a moving speech, Vanessa also shared the one most important lesson she believes we can all learn from Kobe […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was surely smiling from above as his wife, Vanessa Bryant, delivered the Hall of Fame speech for him. After all, it was a speech that Kobe would certainly say himself. On Saturday as she took the stage in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Vanessa gave a special shoutout […]

There’s no doubt that the most moving moments during Friday’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony were brought forth by the enshrinement of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Perhaps the most tear-jerking moment of all was when Kobe’s eldest daughter, Natalia Bryant, put on her father’s Hall of Fame jacket. Here’s an […]

It feel like every significant Los Angeles Lakers moment reminds fans of Kobe Bryant. The latest milestone was clearly no exception, as Kobe’s wife and the Lakers’ unofficial first lady Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 39th birthday on Wednesday. Among the many well-wishers, Bryant’s on-court spouse for many years Pau Gasol made sure to show Vanessa […]

Vanessa Bryant announced the launch of a new Mambacita clothing line this weekend in honor of her and Kobe Bryant’s daughter, Gianna. The new line already has a high-profile backer in NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. The Philadelphia 76ers legend tweeted out a picture of himself rocking a Mambacita jumpsuit, accompanied by a #PlayGiGisWay hashtag. […]

Vanessa Bryant just announced the launch of the Mambacita clothing line, per Nick DePaula of ESPN. As a way to honor her late daughter Gianna, the line will drop on May 1 on what would have been Gigi’s 15th birthday. In addition, this effort by Vanessa to create a clothing line in her daughter’s honor […]

Kobe Bryant’s kids played such a key role in his life prior to his tragic death in a January 2020 helicopter crash, which also took the life of his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. While Kobe and Gigi are sadly no longer with us, their legacies live on with the help of Vanessa Bryant and the other […]

Vanessa Bryant and her eldest daughter Natalia were featured in a heartwarming issue of Vogue and Bulgari’s Mother’s Day special. The wife of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant shared the video of herself and Natalia sharing extremely touching messages with each other. Natalia, who called her mother her “rock,” told Vanessa Bryant: “People may […]

In a tragic news for sneakerheads everywhere, Vanessa Bryant–the widow and head of Kobe Bryant’s estate after his tragic passing–has elected not to extend the estate’s contractual relationship with Nike after their five-year extension expired earlier in April. After this split, production and release will halt on all future Kobe releases, stalling the now-iconic sneaker […]

Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike has expired, and his estate could be launching a venture all its own. Intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben‘s analysis shows 13 separate trademarks have been filed by the estate since May of 2020. Gerben suggests Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, might be preparing for her own launch: “The filings would suggest Vanessa […]

Vanessa Bryant and the Kobe Bryant estate reportedly elected not to renew its partnership with Nike after their contract expired last April 13. Yup, this will likely signal the end of Nike’s Kobe Bryant signature line. Previous reports indicated that Kobe was no longer happy with his Nike deal and was leaning towards making his […]

More than a year after his tragic passing and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant lives on in the memories of his loved ones, especially his wife, Vanessa. Today happens to be Kobe and Vanessa’s 20th wedding anniversary, and she took the time to remember the occasion and post a heartwarming message on her Instagram […]

One of the more touching stories of the last year was how much Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol and his family cared for Vanessa Bryant in the wake of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s tragic passing. Throughout the time since Kobe’s death, Gasol and his wife have been there for Vanessa and her children. That […]

It’s been just over a year since the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the seven others involved in the helicopter crash. Two years ago, however, a California-based shoe company, Undefeated, conjoined with Nike to create a special Kobe 4 Proto Collection. In a surprising announcement, Undefeated has restocked […]

Natalia, the daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, recently ecstatically revealed that she passed freshman admissions University of Southern California (USC). To celebrate Natalia’s impressive accomplishment, Vanessa Bryant got a pair of custom Kobe 4’s featuring the university’s gold and cardinal colors. The gift also symbolizes that Vanessa will be with her daughter […]

Vanessa Bryant is still in the throes of a bitter legal battle with her mother, Sofia Laine, which took another turn Monday. Laine had previously sued on the grounds of financial support, claiming she had not received certain promised benefits. Bryant denied those claims, and issued new evidence to show the allegations are unfounded. The […]

Vanessa Bryant honored her late daughter Gianna with a beautiful “Mambacita” tattoo on her arm, making Gigi a permanent part of her physically. The wife of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant revealed the tattoo on her Instagram. Vanessa also posted a couple of videos of her eldest daughter Natalia also getting some ink. […]

It’s been a couple of months since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s widowed wife Vanessa Bryant has been fighting for the rights to reveal the name of deputies who insensitively shared Bryant’s plane crash photos last January 2020. Mrs. Bryant sued and sought damages for negligence and invasion of privacy, as she rightfully deserved […]

Vanessa Bryant has won the case to name four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies who took and leaked the gruesome photos of the Kobe Bryant crash site. Via Instagram, the widow of the Los Angeles Lakers icon sent her gratitude to the judge who presided the case. Vanessa shared screenshots of the Los Angeles Times […]

Vanessa Bryant has won her case to release the names of the four Los Angeles Country sheriff’s deputies who allegedly shared photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi. In a report by Richard Winton of Los Angeles Times, U.S. District Judge John F. Walter […]