Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe With Birthday Message

Kobe Bryant would have turned 43 years old today.

BYAlexander ColeAug 23, 20211.8K Views

Ever since Kobe and GiGi Bryant passed away in a tragic accident back in 2020, Vanessa Bryant has been a beacon of strength for her family. In the past year alone, Vanessa has been able to reclaim the Mamba name from Nike all while standing up for Kobe fans everywhere who just wanted to cop his shoes without paying resale prices. She has also stood strong throughout other family issues all while delivering a beautiful speech at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Today, Kobe would have turned 43 years old, and to celebrate, Vanessa took to Instagram with a photo of the two that was taken after Kobe had won an NBA title. The love between the two of them was clearly very strong, and this photo certainly makes that obvious.

Vanessa Bryant Honors Kobe With Birthday Message

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"Happy birthday, Papi. Te Amo por siempre. Amor Eterno," Vanessa wrote. This phrase translates to "I love you forever, eternal love," which is a moving message on a day like today. It can't be easy to be in Bryant's shoes right now, although there is no doubt she's handling it all with grace.

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As for the rest of the NBA community, they have been celebrating Kobe as well with some touching messages and posts on social media. In the tweets below, you can see just how much Kobe meant to all of the people he impacted throughout his career.

Tell us your favorite Kobe moments, in the comments section down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.