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Kobe Bryant was a true renaissance man. Not only was he one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he was also well-versed in the arts. He may have even had a rap career if a certain legend of the genre didn’t intervene. During a recent conversation with Entertainment Tonight, LL Cool J recalled […]
Vanessa Bryant gave a heartbreaking speech at Monday’s public memorial service for the late Kobe and Gianna Bryant. Starting with her 13-year-old daughter, who she called “an amazingly sweet and gentle soul,” Vanessa tearfully took the stage to a standing ovation. “She made a difference and was king to everyone she met in the 13 years […]
Floyd Mayweather is one of the best boxers ever to grace the ring. Although he’s highly regarded for his undefeated record and his status as a cultural figure, the fighter believes that his independent spirit leads to him being overlooked by award committees. During his appearance on Drink Champs, Money Mayweather told N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN […]
The world is still reeling from the passing of Kobe Bryant. An avid basketball fan and son of Chicago, former president Barack Obama used his speech during the NBA All-Star Weekend Newsmaker Brunch to acknowledge Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s deaths, as well as the seven others killed during the helicopter accident. “That loss is something that I know […]
Lou Williams has a new EP on the way this week, but before it drops he’s shared a touching tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. Titled after Kobe’s jersey number, “24” sees Williams explaining what Kobe meant to him as both a friend and a former teammate. Taken from his new six-song EP Syx Piece, […]
Sunday, Feb. 9 will mark two weeks since the untimely passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter accident in Calabasas, California. The passing left the sports world, and millions of others from all walks of life, stunned. Social media tributes have been endless. The Los Angeles Lakers […]
A few nice words got a couple of fans a gift from Shaquille O’Neal. Patrick Martin was in an Atlanta-area Best Buy with Anna Cornelious, searching for a laptop when they saw the basketball legend shopping. Instead of exposing the Hall of Famer to the expected fandom, Martin and Cornelious remembered that O’Neal is grieving the loss of […]
If you didn’t know, LeBron James has wide shoulders. He’s used them to carry three teams to NBA titles and, maybe most importantly, used them Friday to start the healing process for a fan base, a city, and basketball community still reeling, wondering if things will ever feel the same. For Kobe Bryant fans, for […]
Friday night will mark the first time that the Los Angeles Lakers will play in the Staples Center since Kobe Bryant’s tragic passing. To commemorate the moment and honor Kobe’s memory, fans will be gifted shirts bearing his jersey numbers, 8 and 24. USA Today’s Sandy Hooper shared the news on Twitter, writing that there will be “one number for […]
For many, a hat is more than just a hat. It’s a definition of self without having to say a single word. It tells people what you want them to know. It informs others of your team allegiance. It can also show them where your heart lies. Lids is aware of the importance that a hat […]
