Vanessa Bryant Wins Kobe Body Armor Lawsuit

BYTyler ReedPublished on June 27, 20233.4K Views

Kobe Bryant's Hand And Foot Prints Placed At TCL Chinese Theatre Forecourt

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Vanessa Bryant attends a ceremony unveiling and permanently placing Kobe Bryant's hand and footprints in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre on March 15, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Justice is served for the Bryant family.

Vanessa Bryant has been through so much over the last few years. Of course, the hardest part was losing her husband and daughter in a helicopter crash in early 2020. However, since then, Bryant has been a light for those who have lost loved ones, as she carries the legacies of Kobe and Gigi. But, Bryant has been dealing with a massive lawsuit between her late husband and the Body Armor drink brand. It was reported on Tuesday that the massive lawsuit had finally finished up, with the Bryant family winning the legal battle.

According to TMZ, the lawsuit started when the president of Kobe Inc., Molly Carter, claimed that Bryant promised 2% of his Body Armor shares to her. Bryant vehemently denied the accusation, claiming he never made such a promise. After Kobe's passing, Vanessa was called on to defend the Bryant name in this nasty legal battle. During the hearing, it was revealed that Carter used racially charged talk when discussing the Bryant family in regard to the legal issue.

Vanessa Bryant Defends Family Name In Legal Victory

According to the article, "The case went to arbitration, and Vanessa prevailed on both the lawsuit and her counterclaim and was awarded more than $1.5 mil in attorney's fees." No matter the financial amount, this win is more than just a legal victory. Bryant defended her husband's honor by fighting this injustice against his character. Another reason for Kobe fans to appreciate what Vanessas has fought for since Kobe's passing.

Kobe's legacy will live on forever. His name will be etched into the stone and the history of the NBA. His body of work on the court as well as off the court, should be highly praised. But it's time to celebrate Vanessa in that same way. Bryant has continued to share the stories of her late husband and daughter. All while helping others in the process. The Bryant legacy will forever be intact as Vanessa continues to grow the Bryant legacy on her own path. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Tyler Reed

Tyler Reed is a current Sports Writer for HotNewHipHop. He started back in March of 2023 with the company. During his time Tyler has shown his expertise in all things sports. Ranging from NBA news, all the way to boxing and MMA. He has bylines with several outlets, such as Busted Coverage, where Tyler has covered the NFL, College Football, WWE and beyond. Tyler has also written for Detroit Jock City, Wildcat Blue Nation and Swarm and Sting for the FanSided Network. Tyler is a massive Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Reds fan. Being from Kentucky, he chose connections to sports franchises that he enjoyed watching as a child. Unfortunately, his professional fandoms have only brought him pain. Tyler's hobbies outside of work include exercising and binge-watching the same shows he has watched for the last decade while endlessly scrolling through social media. His favorite hip-hop artists are Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Kentucky's own Jack Harlow.