The Tragic Story of Kobe Bryant's Family Feud

Kobe Bryant's parents recently were in the news for the reselling of his NBA 2000 Championship ring. While it wasn't them who sold, the story re-opened a deep, painful hidden saga between Kobe and Joe Bryant. Find out the full story here.
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[@kipkame]

Happy Easter everyone ! The auction for the ring Kobe gave his father ended on 3/30 - it sold for $927,200. Joe sold it for $173,000. Lmk what I can do to improve for next time!!

[@Shaz-Daz]

I think you need to change the price of what the ring sold for.. lol it was alot more than that 🧐😅

[@ChristianDoug21]

Almost a million

[@moreplugs]

They sold his ring?

[@CAM8689]

From the title to your info.....This is disrespectful to his family

[@gangstaofluv8054]

That’s not the ring his father had! His father had a replica! Do your research before you put this bull shit out!

[@redxlillard7880]

“In 20 years he’ll understand” He never had the opportunity, this is why y’all can’t hold grudges life isn’t guaranteed for ANYBODY

[@bosslady1188]

Well spoken !!!

[@yvng3kba509]

Very powerful statement thank you

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

He was an arrogant, angry dickhead as a young man-- I'm sorry, this was the obvious truth. He also probably committed a crime for which he would have gone to jail. I do think he was trying desperately to make up for that in his post-retirement years. Part of the tragedy of his early death was that he was still changing, still striving to be a better person. His parents don't sound like the nicest people, and it sounds like he made them pay for that too. Sucks all around.

[@cygnusprime6728]

If the person is family, you kind of have to at least TRY to reconcile. If they refuse to even speak, then that's on them. Kobe's parents crushed him and the ship has sailed.

[@DonBradyJr]

He who carries the grudge, carries the burden.

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

as someone who's mom abandoned them at 17.. i cant fathom how you could let your child walk this earth without you over simple disagreements like this

[@MoralesCorner]

It was Vanessa who did it man

[@dually81]

​@@MoralesCornerThey're the elders and should sacrifice their own egos to work out the issues with their CHILD. Even if they have to sit back and watch Kobe take an L for the decisions he makes, it's still better than abandonment and a family feud. My mom abandoned me at 13 over petty disagreements as well. Parents should be more mature than their children.

[@cygnusprime6728]

​@@dually81from what I understand it was some sort of petty female beef between Vanessa and Pam (classic wife vs mother nonsense power struggle) and Joe played it off like he also had a major issue so his wife didn't look bad.

[@josephrichter2104]

It's a pretty big disagreement. Kobe knew what his parents wanted. They created him, after all. He knew that marrying this woman would cause a rift between his parents who felt strongly about preserving their family line, as God created it (roughly speaking, since there was likely at least some European ancestry in the family, but not significant).

[@dually81]

@@cygnusprime6728 that's the story I remember hearing as well. Everyone made their choices and now have to live with the consequences... SMH All those years wasted and now the man is gone. I can't imagine any petty disagreements being worth it in the end. It's odd when people have children and expect them not to think for themselves and have their own "legacy" priorities.

[@yvettelyn66]

One thing I've learned in life. People love who they love and there's nothing you can do about it.

[@kimberlybelle8733]

Period

[@thomaswilliebestman1086]

yes but if you disobey your parents and will never end well for you. you can always have ex but you can never have ex parents or ex family memeber. He did not listen to his parents or respect them..

[@kimberlybelle8733]

@@thomaswilliebestman1086 he listen to the Bible once grown depart from your parents he was a grown ass men they should have respected his decision period

[@thomaswilliebestman1086]

@@kimberlybelle8733 That is why they left him alone. He the one decided not to speak to them...

[@youngalpaca3888]

​@@thomaswilliebestman1086Put that bible down it makes you dense

[@raprevenue1922]

So many parents like this out in this world. That’s why being a loving father is one of the most important things to me in life.

[@Saber23]

Meh it ain’t that big of a deal I mean I’d want my son to marry another Arab for sure

[@isiomaekome6357]

@@Saber23as a black man my self I prefer white woman over any other race he gon choose who he want

[@MoonLitFRANK]

👍🏿 Yessir ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@tukek88]

@@Saber23 eww

[@ticenits3426]

Their son was a rapist

[@cyrillesu]

I mean, the fact that their marriage lasted until Kobe's death and even after the Colorado trials they still stuck together must've been a massive "Eff u" moment to Kobe's parents.

[@satisfactors]

huh? so they eff them selfs?

[@MrHammer2088]

They are now divorced?

[@Ricogrime]

Kobe’s parents marriage lasted before he was born but that goes over yall heads

[@cdot.8492]

Kinda not bro he cheated on her and almost caught a sentence. Remember the 5 million dollar ring.

[@thecanmanification]

I think they were in the process of getting a divorce before he passed

[@UltraMetalHero]

It's crazy how this appeared in my algorithm hours after his dad passed.

[@do3807]

As parents, come on man... At least be there, be there for your kid. Be there pissed, give a stiff hand shake, let him know he's doing good. Hate the girlfriend, but show up for the kid and his little ones, let em know you still got love. This is tragic 💔

[@theetruth8626]

Just because u a parent don't mean you had to be there if you believed they making a terrible decision

[@do3807]

@@theetruth8626 my bad, I should have clarified. I meant for the game bro

[@theetruth8626]

@@do3807 and who would that been for the family or the fans. Because parents are always parenting they always teaching lessons. They wasn't going to stand by Kobe bad decision in no form. Think about it it wasn't one parent it was both.

[@do3807]

@@theetruth8626 that's your opinion man, you're welcome to it. I'm sure they're glad they "taught a lesson". What I see is, lost their son, and failed to teach anything. There's millions of ways to teach, and obviously they failed.

[@emeraldjack1652]

As a parent and a grandparent..all that shxt sounds good but kids don't always pan out how you raised them.. toxic is toxic and sometimes its best to stay away from toxicity

[@jgrey8959]

You are a journalist. Clear, concise, organized, and well-written. I would listen to you talk on any subject.

[@orlandowilliamson691]

Yea bro does a good job

[@markogjorgiev4912]

Straight to the point and not trying to make it too dramatic. He is doing great

[@vanceelliottwright2341]

Yes. Despite the sadness of the subject, This Dude is a breath of fresh air. He puts the Story up front.

[@mott0mottO]

Wouldn't call the young fella a journalist, however, he's pretty good. go to school young fella and make it happen. It will change your life forever!

[@flyingspacerock8968]

WRONG! He did not tell all the money Kobe gave Vanessa family. Like a 500,000 home.

[@kaylasweet5431]

Greed will tear a family apart

[@myrtlemoore7611]

Yes it will and it also makes you a demon if you take money by someone's death that you love and you don't share with their parents who Be Kobe wouldn't be Here in the first place yes

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@myrtlemoore7611 Thank you for not thinking crazy.

[@KenLahne2]

This is probably more about their disapproval of who he married. They wanted better for him. (that is subjective) Everyone wanted "better" for him.

[@Lions1978famu]

Or stupidity!

[@beberodriguez4160]

And UNGRATEFULNESS 😏

[@YTVH40]

I’m going through same Kobe did. I know the feeling. That anger, resentment & betrayal from his parents translated into his work ethic and competitiveness. He took that anger out on the court. Part of what became the Mamba Mentality.

[@jarvisjones9529]

Kobe was a sellout

[@dennisrobinson8008]

Its focus and knowing who you are and no one will take that from you.

[@davidestick9936]

Yes bro. That makes me respect him even more. That’s why he was so solid. Hope your situation gets worked out

[@alphonsomorris793]

His parents didn't betray him stop the cap.

[@laborsave8034]

It’s definitely more to the story. Kobe was dabbling into some stuff that was deep dark spiritually. But when you tell your children to be cocky without crossing the line, I see why Kobe is Kobe now. This is great work for this KZbinr.

[@culturalobserver8721]

Kobe’s parents acted cruel and childish! Now they’ll have to deal with never resolving their relationship with Kobe because he’s gone! Truly tragic. RIP Kobe

[@jarvisjones9529]

Goes both ways he's dead

[@jonathank786]

@@jarvisjones9529what point are you trying to make? It’s his family that has to live with the grief

[@Simply.Homicide]

No Kobe acted cruel and childish to his parents.

[@diamondvision6477]

Neither side is right.

[@JohnnyBGood-vm7rx]

@@Simply.Homicide didn't he tried to work it out but his dad won't talk to him? and he's on good terms with his mom until she auctioned off his rings!

[@ReinaRenee]

This is heartbreaking all the way around! Now he's gone and theyll never get to fix their relationship.

[@stellviahohenheim]

Naw Kobe parents just wanted the money, they're butthurt because the money that's supposed to all go to them now will have to be shared with his widow.

[@autobotdiva9268]

#selforphan. be careful how you treat your kids

[@user-jz6sk8wj5u]

Absolutely!!!

[@jeangentry6656]

I understand his parent's concerns about him getting married young but you'd think at some point they'd try to mend fences. Now it's too late.

[@Iskander448]

Especially after 4 grandkids and a long lasting marriage.

[@MrJimmy3459]

After 20 years of them being married you'd think so...

[@PhillipCummingsUSA]

Hey

[@jeangentry6656]

@@PhillipCummingsUSA Hi! And happy Sunday!

[@jamesgomez9151]

Parents got to realize that they don't really get a say on who their children marry.

[@baderinwa1]

My oldest son has a girlfriend who doesn’t like me. I have only met her once, because I live more than 2,000 miles away. I reached out to her, and even sent her a couple of gifts, to extend a cordial hand. She did even respond with a simple thanks. What I have concluded is that she wants to be the center of my son’s world. I contrast, I wanted my husband to have a close relationship with his family. I spoke to my mother-in-law regularly, even though she wanted my husband to be with someone else. The wife plays a crucial role in the cohesiveness of the family. Kobe’s wife has an acrimonious relationship with her own mother.

[@bygraceandmercy]

I totally get your pain but expecting her to be like you is totally unrealistic and unfair. You cannot re-raise this woman. It's not in your place and it was never in your place as she is not your child. Maybe she was raised to be that way through unwise counsel or simply bad examples and experiences as she was growing up. It's your own son you should be concerned about. Maintain a healthy relationship with your own child and pay no attention to this woman unapologetically without necessarily being rude or abrasive. If you maintain a loving relationship with your son there's a better chance he'll get back to his senses is she is toxic. Do not continue to communicate with her or send any gifts since it's not working and probably fueling the fire. Pray unceasingly. Jesus came to set the captives free. I sympathize with you. I'll pray for you ❤

[@MermaidMusings7]

Kobe's parents refused to attend his wedding and didn't even want to meet their first grandchild.

[@kariay50]

Amen🙏🏻​@@bygraceandmercy

[@supwhatsupdudes]

You cozied up to your MIL even though she didn't approve of you? You just seem to have low self-esteem and attachment issues. No wonder your son went for someone that can establish her own boundaries....

[@wanderingdaze7018]

I know people like that. It sucks but can’t do nothing about it 😢

[@dreya430]

RIP Kobe Bryant. Parents that raise and give a child the best life they can by non abandonment & neglect are a blessing. His dad moved them away to play ball himself and Kobe grew up and was recognized at an early age so he had been placed in a good environment. You never ever neglect a parent that didn’t neglect you.. Vanessa Bryant should make sure his parents are comfortable even if they didn’t care for her. If it had not been for his parents, she wouldn’t have known him. People are so prideful, sometimes you have to put bitter feelings aside and do the right thing.

[@jeannettefox3496]

Sorry, you guys don’t know the pain in that man’s heart about his parents! Their disapproval of his choice for a wife! Vanessa owe them nothing! She loved Kobe til the end. She was his main stay not his parents! That is the sad thing about the whole situation!

[@dreya430]

@@jeannettefox3496 I definitely understand Vanessa loved her husband. I was in a very similar long term situation. And we really don’t know the full dynamics because we weren’t there to see everything that may have been going on. I found out so much after I lost my loved and it shed so much light on things. Kobe loved her but it didn’t stop his cheating.

[@admiralaokiji7889]

@@jeannettefox3496 how is she his main stay when he cheated on her? also its not a binary thing. You can take care of your parents while also taking care of your wife. Not to mention you don't know that their rift was because of vanessa. That is probably just a fraction of the story. It's a personal issue and taking sides without knowing the full situation is kinda dumb. But you know kobe fans will support him even if he murdered someone in broad daylight.

[@carmendotnet6805]

Vanessa has been through enough already. Her own mother is a pain in the ass. Kobe was estranged from his parents and left nothing to them, so why should Vanessa be forced to fork over money that she doesn't have direct access to do whatever she wishes with because it's in a trust, I believe. Leave Vanessa the fuck alone, damn. Kobe's parents will be alright. They were alright without Kobe when he was living, no?

[@MermaidMusings7]

Would you take care of the people who refused to accept you into their family, refused to attend your wedding, and refused to meet your firstborn child?

[@HungrySharkie]

I understand Bryants pain. Nothing ever being good enough, parents only wanting you to win if you do it by their means. I can't go into detail as well but I'm at a similar stage even while poor. Its rough.

[@markbrey52]

well put man. Only want you to win if you do it by THEIR means! All too common unfortunately. Some parents are simply POS

[@snubdawg1386]

bro i lost everything cause of that shit ....there is a very big chance that your parents love you and want the best for you....they just emotional crippled and can't express it right...find peace with them (even if it's just peace in your heart and mind)...don't get mad or sad because of "retarted" people, they can't help themselve...don't take it personal and get caught up in that shit...you can't control the behavior of other people but you can control yourself and your response...it's all a test...wish peace on them and move on for your own peace...if you still live in the same household this is supa rough, but you got this!

[@bigredracecar27]

You can only understand his pain after you rp a girl and get away with it, otherwise you ain't know shit

[@ILove_jesus9999]

Same

[@AquarianAngel]

@@bigredracecar27 🤡

[@shiba_x]

These details are tough to swallow. I still adore how someone can give his all to something like Kobe did. RIP.

[@SoulMoneyTree]

Move was a failure to his parents. He turned his back on the people that loved him the most. It’s honestly disgusting

[@yeesh9215]

I never knew this about Kobe. Sounds like riff between Aaron Rodgers and his family.

[@xaviervega468]

@@SoulMoneyTree He turned his back on a couple of racists who treated him and his family like garbage.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

@@SoulMoneyTree FOH. he was clearly looking for his parents love while they had none to give him. and he was in the right at the end because Vanessa ended up being a good wife even when Kobe was adulterous. it was their job to apologize for judging her once she ended up being a good wife.

[@-LAH]

​@@SoulMoneyTreejust do whatever your parents want for the rest of your life. Remain a child and have no independent thoughts. Just obey your parents and be grateful to them. Let them hold your life over you like you owe them not just your life but your life's decisions and experiences. What a mindset, I feel sorry for your (future) child.

[@moongakalima6280]

They took the hate to another level. When people get married, you have to respect their decision and support them. As a parent at that point it's out of your hands. You're supposed to support your child despite disagreements. What's more heart breaking is that they didn't even embrace their grandchildren who were innocent. It's such a shame. And to think that they sold his rings is just sickening...

[@awesomecoolguy6515]

In short, Kobe married a selfish golddigger, and parents don't like goldiggers! I know, because I went to Marisa High school with Vanessa Lane/Bryant and she was a selfish !TCH back then too!

[@lovegodschild1430]

I read in the Bible that you don't always have to and God said he will punish you if you do and I don't blame his parents Vanessa was in music videos doing sexual favors to get in them I wouldn't be ok with my son being with someone like her as well knowing all the good I put into him as well as the Lord

[@Lions1978famu]

Nothing you said is true. In fact it's just the opposite, you support and respect your PARENTS because they birthed, raised and guided your behind, not some eventual heifer you meet!

[@doomstan]

​@@Lions1978famu Holding grudges for decades is just stupid. Even if your kids go against your word don't mean you should abandon them. What kind of smooth brain take is this old man?

[@Lions1978famu]

@@doomstan I don't know what smooth brain take is, young man, but I know that when we make dumb decisions we have to live with them. And you can't dictate what the reaction to your dumb decisions will be.

[@Reese1882yw]

Allegedly Kobe parents didn’t like his wife at first because she was an athlete chaser meaning her sole purpose was to get with the next big name. Those women eventually go two ways they either learn to love that man for more than just his status or they become Larissa Pippen. Edit: I said allegedly y’all this is just a rumor it has not been proven you don’t need to believe what I said.

[@LouieOcean.]

Yeah she was openly flirting with Karl Malone too and tease him enough he wanted to fight Kobe for the rights to smash lol

[@nupatriarch1681]

*Larsa

[@falconeshield]

Like the women of Pacino and De Niro. Competing with each other till their 80s. Urgh.

[@BoondockGore]

It was solely because they're racist

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Who cares? ​@@nupatriarch1681

[@danielweissel2366]

you're stuff is gonna blow up soon man. this was so insightful, kobe is my all time favourite athlete, and i never knew anything about this. Keep the thought-provoking content up brother!

[@kipkame]

Thank you man, definitely will!

[@brianjohnson9456]

Personally, I wish Dad would have took the humble road and reconciled. Kobe was very hurt that dad wasn’t there it seems. You can talk things out later, life is way too short, it’s wasn’t worth it & now he’s gone. So, very very sad. 😢🎯

[@anajackson6677]

I get this because my Dad is seems like Kobe's...No matter how successful you are, can't get any respect from Dad. They make the worst out of your best situation because you just want your own life. I was at university with a 3.9 GPA on my way to study abroad in Italy (Kobe lived there once). Dad stole my plane ticket and refused to even see me off then told everyone I was on drugs and dropped out school. WTF, Dad?!!!??! My Dad is a pathological Narcissist that must make every good day miserable. Seems like Kobe's Dad is the same. Still beefing with Dad. He won't make any peace with me. I try to move forward, he takes me 5 steps backwards.

[@brianjohnson9456]

@@anajackson6677 wow, sorry to hear that. Dad hasn’t grown up and he’s bound to regret his years of stupid behavior. I’m pro-man, meaning I want men to stand up & be leaders, we’re in an age when men need to be great fathers to their children & spouses & this kind of behavior sets all of us back 10 years. Prayers up for you & your immature dad, who hasn’t recovered from some childhood trauma! I bet mom has some stories. When you can, tell dad to get some much needed counseling & prayer!🤨🙏🏾🎯

[@kimberlybelle8733]

@@brianjohnson9456 he really was it was written all over his face this is so heartbreaking 💔 they should have respected his wishes and let go of their pride

[@brianjohnson9456]

@@kimberlybelle8733 and now dads dead.🎯

[@gandhithegreat328]

My Mom told me her parents didn’t approve of her marriage and held a grudge for a few years afterward but you know what? They got over it and moved on and were amazing grandparents That’s what adults do and that’s what family should do

[@Saber23]

True but your parents should still approve of your marriage unless the reason they disapprove is invalid

[@humbleopionist4366]

@@Saber23 Obviously when somebody disagrees with you their reasons for disagreeing are valid to them. Just accept that some people have a different world view from you sometimes, and that you are not God almighty to tell somebody when they are valid or invalid. You just repped one of the most duh the sky is blue moments of all time. Of course somebodies opinion is correct when their opinion is correct.

[@ganiniii]

They didn't got over it. Your father proved them wrong😂

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@@Saber23 Would statutory rape charges be valid.

[@Saber23]

@@oliviagonzales-qj8sn not in this case

[@exclamationpointman3852]

I can't lie: this choked me up. I see my own family. The devil is always trying to break up families.

[@NoyziNeighborz]

What a touchy subject. You shared it respectfully. Kudos

[@courtcaseindacut]

you deserve wayyyy more viewership. watching this in the midst of a 12 hour shift on easter made my day

[@kipkame]

Thank you for letting me know! Glad I could make your Easter a bit better !!

[@linoleumfloor8190]

Subscribed

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

You left out one crucial part of this tragedy. Kobe Bryant spent lavishly on his wife Vanessa's family, which is why his parents were so angry with him.

[@510fitness3]

Look at how someone treats there parents or a waiter and that is a reflection of there true character

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

@SportsLegalAnalysisFL Kobe put his mother inlaw in a $3.2 million dollar home in Newport Beach CA, then offered $250 thousand for a home for his parents, in Las Vegas. Yeah, they deserved to be pissed. The biggest proof against him is his wife inherited $600 million Kobe and didn't offer the Bryant's any of it.

[@510fitness3]

@SportsLegalAnalysisFL Kobe was a spoiled brat who was blessed with beautiful parents who groomed him to be the champion he was.. but he was so used to getting his was. That when his parents told him no to marry a video vixen very fast he threw a tantrum and cut his parents off. And put that woman and her family first.. gave her family a lavish life, made her filthy rich and she didn’t have to work for it. And his poor parents have to sell stuff to survive and Kobe was worth 600m… Shame on Kobe.. God took everything from him and cut his life short because of his selfishness..

[@KtotheG]

Kobe's parents were unappreciative

[@filipjanak8313]

@@510fitness3 Did you even watch the video, Kobe didn't give his family lavish life because they kept asking for more, offering someone a 250000 dollar house which was way more then than its now and them saying they want double that is the definition of selfishness and greed, they sold his stuff because they wanted the more expensive house, not to survive, his life was cut short because of an accident not some godly act because if that were true what did his daughter do, what did the other people and children in the helicopter do, you should honestly feel ashamed for spouting something this hateful and saying that god did this, i am not even religious but using something that people worship as a justification for your own hate is disgusting.

[@celestecruthird7842]

Give His Parents Some Credit! They Raised Him With All The Opportunities He Needed! They Guided Him In The Right DirectionIn Life!

[@envi3244]

Not true, kobe had something special in him. He would have succeeded otherwise. All the hard work and dedication was all him not his parents. There is a reason why he didnt speak to them and they died estranged to their own son!!!

[@PEACHFACE24]

Which is why after a year or two maybe five they would have seen that Kobe and Vanessa were doing good. I mean she stuck with him after the SA stuff in Colorado that alone should have been enough for them to put the grudge behind them.

[@annettecole7307]

​@@envi3244: 😂😂😂😂

[@annettecole7307]

​@@PEACHFACE24: kobe was absolutely wrong... Kobe should never never made the situation regarding his parents public because in doing so her demonized his parents.

[@f.d4362]

@envi3244 your an idiot! He became everything he is today BECAUSE of his Dad. Remember, his DAd knew all the players from the 70's 80's, played professionally, encouraged him to go directly to NBA from his. And he knew several languages because his Dad took his family with him to Italy abd Europe while he played. So ...his Dad had EVERYTHING to do with his career!

[@eldawg1325]

This is my first time seeing a piece by you. You broke it all down like a fraction. Very good stuff.

[@leonardcollins8122]

I love how you narrated this very somber and delicate matter with compassion. It comes through. Wish those circumstances were better though. Great job!

[@Saber23]

Yup 👍

[@weathamorris4251]

His parents didn’t hate him they thought he was too young to be getting married. They disapproved of his wife’s true intentions. It’s sad he died without reconciling with them.

[@cdot.8492]

All parties involved were difficult and it cost them time. Kobe was a good dude but he was Difficult too. His parents kept the same energy and were spiteful. You can’t dog your parents and sisters, when you cheat on your wife and buy 5 Million $ ring for the woman they told you not to choose. Vanessa and her mama now don’t get along either and fighting over money too. Nobody was mature enough to find the common ground with all the grown people involved. That’s sad. Everyone lost.

[@kristineellis2573]

Huh you CANT buy a Million dollar ring for the girl we disapproved of?! Real question is why?! He chose her and she stood by him through it all! She could have gotten MORE if he left him looking through those lens back then! His parents should be ashamed of theirselves he gave to them! Parents can’t run your life he Married her and they began a family. What’s the REAL Problem with that!.

[@adrianparks9051]

The comment with the truth 🙌🏾

[@NewGoldie]

He can buy the woman he loves whatever he wants too. He cheated not her, if he felt buying a multi-million dollar gift amends things so fckn be it. You sound like a spiteful family member. Vanessa holds Kobe's memory down, that's all she has to do. Fck what her mom or Kobe's family think about that.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

​​@@adrianparks9051facts Vanessa bryant is a very bitter person she cant hide who she truly is now that kobe is gone she no longer cares but Kobe should've had a will he was in his 40s he should've made sure he left his parents cash because Vanessa is all about herself

[@OGKWAM]

@@kristineellis2573she literally filed for divorce and only dropped it when Kobe put assets in her name , stop it

[@Medabg88]

I mean, i understand his parents being against the marriage at the age of 22, i would be as well. But not wanting to see your 1st grandchild? I dont know the degree of messed up relationship with my child that would make me not want to see my grandkid.

[@Mrwilliamblast]

When you don’t believe or engage in interracial relationships this happens , despite what they show on tv many melanated people are not fond of diluting indigenous blood , no pale skin people are indigenous to any place on the planet , you can’t be mix breed and indigenous that’s an oxymoron

[@shahidabdoullakhanzorovr1564]

That's why this modern society is a joke. 22 is too young to get married now?

[@ThisDaysNewsAmerica]

White people do that all the time. Why are you faking surprise white man? The parents were right...he is dead and mexicans who hate black people get to keep the money.

[@MrTrueCaller619]

Not doing enough to get closer to the people who gave birth to u is a whole another level of messed up .

[@travishylton6976]

​@@MrTrueCaller619 that's the parents job to be the bigger person

[@humbertocabrera3627]

Dude you're storytelling is amazing, you almost made tear up here!! Congrats on the video!

[@tirosc]

Whatever happens it’s their family. They wanna rift or get together that’s their business. Nobody has a perfect family but it’s the one we got.

[@falconeshield]

Yup

[@brob8204]

Excellent job, young man! This is a very well done piece on a tough situation.

[@thingsiwonder2001]

I remember when his mom did that and all he was going through before. He really helped his family but they seemed to think he owed them, it made me sick to my stomach....so sad.

[@TafadzwaMapamula]

He was just greedy. He had enough money to buy or build matching houses with his for the whole family. Dude could even have given his parents half his earnings and still stayed wealthy. Imagine being worth $600 million and being stingy that you can't give your mum $450k! It's like having $1200 in your wallet and saying giving your parents $1 is too much as you don't owe them anything.

[@spirit13the1st6]

When it comes to mom and dad. If you have it GIVE IT UP.

[@SarahLynn-c4k]

His mother felt like he was doing financially more for Vanessa and her family which he was, that was the reason for the rift.

[@billiejeanbaccus159]

@@SarahLynn-c4kok😂

[@travishylton6976]

@@spirit13the1st6 kids owe the parents nothing parenting is a thankless job black entiledment is gross

[@dianatroy4266]

At some point our children have to make their own mistakes. Parents just have to be there to love them whether or not the kids make mistakes. If Kobe’s marriage ended, they should’ve just let him grieve in their presence. But it survived; and they had kids; then, he died. They lost all that time with their son because they couldn’t love him unconditionally. So sad😢

[@curtiszyr]

Love comes with conditions

[@wolfgangfegelein2450]

@@curtiszyr When you're looking for a partner, sure. Parental love is supposed to be unconditional. When I was going down the wrong path in life, my parents didn't abandon me. It took time, but their love is a big part of why I'm still here.

[@travishylton6976]

​@@curtiszyrso does forgiveness

[@curtiszyr]

@@wolfgangfegelein2450 Kobe abandoned his parents for a video vixen. He’s dead and probably didn’t leave shxt for his parents who gave him everything and made him who he was. 👎 “unconditional” love goes both , but no you won’t point that out, its only unconditional for parents , I call bullshxt! you are no longer a CHILD

[@supernotnatural]

Kobe cheated on Vanessa. He had kids so what???????? Shut the HELL up. Parents were RIGHT. Kobe was a CHEATER!!!!!!!!!!! Kids will GROWN up to LEARN THEIR MOTHER WAS CHEATED!.

[@dredey1971]

If nothing else is true, as parents, you have to demonstrate to your children that you are the bigger person. I didnt see that here. I made mistakes when i was young, including marrying a woman my mother told me not to. She was there for me anyway. And when i had problems in that marriage, she said plainly, "that's what you chose. Dont cry to me about your choices". The message was clear, take responsibility, but i love you through it. I dont see signs thata Kobe's parents loved him through their issues. And to me that's just poor parenting. Especially in light of what his father birthed into his life. Maybe Joe was selfish and coveted his son's success as his own. (hunches shoulders) Sad story indeed.

[@coreyroberts47]

This. I know (good) parents put their everything into their kids, and want to protect, and get pissed as fuck when they do, I’m their minds, dumb asshole shit. But he was 22, the vast majority of 22 year old decisions are dumb asshole shit. That’s kind of the point of being 22 in an evolutionarily social standpoint. If you have the maturity of a parent of a grown kid you need to acquiesce and realize eventually your kid will wise up and come back. Pretty sure there’s a parable about that /s

[@jarvisjones9529]

How would you know what they said to him, they haven't spoken publicly

[@dredey1971]

@jarvisjones9529 If you read properly, i never referred to what may have been said. I used my words appropriately, you either made assumptions or did not understand.

[@jonathank786]

@@jarvisjones9529you clearly didn’t understand his comment

[@user-pg7cx9wo1m]

Absolutely disgusting BS !! IF you're not a Black American, then stfu !! ALL BLACK ATHLETES take care of their parents when they get rich, that's why we do!! For Kobe not to have his Mom and Dad set up for the rest of their lives is absolutely disgusting!! His parents were correct, Vanessa is SCUM

[@jameswhitfield2878]

Know one can separate me from the love of my parents. This was a sad situation. My parents brought me into this world and nurturing love made me the man I am today.

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

Preach

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@user-ou4wr4ko9t ignorance is bliss

[@Jlisa21]

People who have good parents can’t understand what it’s like to have bad ones.

[@NataliaMarquesa]

The Bible said a man will leave his father and mother and CLEAVE to his wife. His parents were the one that rejected him because they were r@c!st. Kobe was a married man. He was a REAL MAN. Not a moma or daddy's boys.

[@nonino1644]

They saw Vanessa as a video vixen.

[@ezemack8662]

Vanessa's parents would have never approved of their relationship if Kobe wasn't rich. He should have married a black woman, and it would not have hurt him to buy his Mother father and siblings a couple of franchises or some rental properties. now look who has all his money.

[@stanlovefitness]

Bro why y’all always bring race into this ? Let people date who they want men 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@booradley6832]

@@stanlovefitness Nah man. Only white women can be gold diggers, and all non-white women lead lives of virtue and charity that make nuns look like millionaire divas. Its not a case of simple primate behavior and the competitive desire for material wealth that affects a percentage of the population and crosses all races, languages and cultures. That would be far too simple and logical.

[@johnnybernard]

this was well made. I've seen stories about the rocky relationship between kobe and his family but I never knew that it was this low. I honestly feel bad for him.

[@livingholistically1485]

These kind of rings should have stayed in the family over generations. Instead they just want to sell of the treasure.

[@mattonkeyz341]

Thank you for this video. Reminds me of my relationship with my dad. Though things aren’t perfect, I’m so glad we are in a better space now. Parents, never give up on your kids! They need you!

[@toddhayes3506]

RIP Kobe and Gigi rest in Paradise

[@christianjames92]

When you're worth hundreds of millions of dollars and your mother asks you for $450k to put a roof over her head and you say no here's $250k that shit is foul, man.

[@UnleashthePhury]

$250k will put a roof over your head

[@christianjames92]

@@UnleashthePhury Lmao it's the principal bruh. He bought his fucking wife a multi million dollar ring. Your mother asks for $450k for a housee you give it to her.

[@5x1STONE]

@@UnleashthePhuryprobably even more

[@mineandmine4528]

$250k in 2013 was a whole lot for a roof over your head. Saying she wanted $450K is greed. Either way, he was willing and they turned it down so why are they crying?

[@christianjames92]

@@mineandmine4528 Bruh it could be $20 million LMAO. If the woman I was raised by is asking me for shelter I'm giving it to her. That's a game check from Kobe. Meanwhile he bought his wife a million dollar ring.

[@SoulMoneyTree]

Imagine Kobe’s parents today. Knowing his wife buys her family everything, but the ones responsible coaching Kobe into getting big money, got kicked to the curb, smh. How disgusting

[@jarvisjones9529]

That's what people don't get, the betrayal of it all.

[@SoulMoneyTree]

@@jarvisjones9529 it’s actually unreal. Kobe wanted people to believe it was just about them wanting money. How can you be so disconnected from the people that did everything for you, guided you in the perfect direction and all of a sudden, because Kobe feels needed, he can turn his back on them . Sick

[@user-pg7cx9wo1m]

I agree with his parents

[@xaviervega468]

You reap what you sow. Whatever their opinion of Vanessa she was still his wife and was due a certain amount of respect. Even worse they completely ignored their grandchildren all because of their racism.

[@wlashay56]

@@xaviervega468 I don’t blame his parents if he wasn’t an NBA player she probably wouldn’t even look his way we know why she stayed even after cheating it wasn’t until he put her name on assets she decided to call off the divorce

[@zelvanyan]

wanting your kids to marry within their own race isn't just something thats common in the black household, but also something that's common across the globe

[@snubdawg1386]

why do people want incest?

[@Iskander448]

SO is that enough excuse to hold a grudge for 20+ years and steal from your child?

[@claudejackson1555]

It wasn't the race it was the age and they both were too young for a wholesome relationship, he missed out on the college experience and had yet a lot of wild oats to sew

[@Iskander448]

@@claudejackson1555 It also had to do with race. Her being Hispanic was a problem (at least to his mother). And if was just about age as you claim, then why still hold a grudge after 20 years of a solid marriage and 4 children (their grandchildren). How hateful and petty do you have to be to hold that over your child while demanding that he give you gifts and money. You guys cannot even make a coherent argument. If it was about having a college experience, then why did they not object when he declared for the 96 draft as a high school student? It was not just his decision, they had some input. There was even talk about his dad wanting him to play for Philadelphia. The only notable person who made an objection to Kobe not playing in college was ironically Phil Jackson and that was due to the issues he had adjusting to the older players when he first joined. When he met Vanessa, he was not in college. There is no defense for what they did and it is quite despicable excusing their behavior.

[@claudejackson1555]

@@Iskander448 Sir your idea of a solid marriage is just weird, you don't have to admit it to me just take an honest look at this situation in its entirety I wouldn't even call it a marriage let alone solid,who ever heard of a young multimillionaire have a wedding with a grand total of 12 people that says all you need to know and to completely turn your back on your family, go back listen to Kobe's comments about his sister I ain't never in my life heard a statement so cold,distant like they were the worst people he ever known so hollow it rang and dropped, I would bet a dollar to a donut that he hadn't shown up to one single function to support them and they are probably paying tuition till this day,he is no doubt the only top pro athlete to leave his family dry what a tool.

[@ClairaudientTruthspeakHER]

Nobody wins when the family feuds- rise in power Kobe 🙏🏾🕊️🏀

[@UniqueHandles]

Kobe’s parents were some ignorant people. He deserved so much better. The video was great, by the way. Keep improving, bro. ❤

[@truzzprod.8191]

What made them ignorant?

[@enooti1376]

Maybe they did the best they could and Kobe was being difficult

[@nettyballball497]

You know them??🤔🤫

[@chico7469]

If you know anything about Leo’s , you’ll know that his parents weren’t the reason they didn’t get along.

[@misfitw9307]

Allegedly the story goes Kobe didn’t want to be with Vanessa. What happened was when he made that video Kobe end up messing with her Vanessa‘s mother said that Vanessa was under age, and she was going to bring rape allegations against him if he didn’t marry her. Kobe parents didn’t understand why he was marrying so young and find a way his whole NBA fortune to Vanessa and her mother because part of the agreement was Kobe promised to also take care Vanessa‘s mother until she died this is allegedly, but this is the story that was going around and if you guys dig you could find it

[@livennlearn]

Lots of bitterness and anger. Shits sad. His estate is worth 1 billion and growing and was worth 600m at time of his passing. Yet, the difference of 200k on house was the tipping point for him and his parents. That’s like a dollar to him. I get that there was likely way more instances of greed but now that time has passed, it’s like damn. All of this for what?

[@mineandmine4528]

@livennlearn, It’s a shame that this happens. I’m sure that all Kobe wanted was a peaceful family Union.

[@86twin]

200k may not sound like a lot to him, but when does it stop?

[@RobbDepp]

As a LA native and someone whose met Kobe THANK YOU for this 🤙🏽 Great work 💪🏽

[@lawrencetaylorsr]

As a parent I understand what Kobe dad was trying to do, which is protect his son from a video vixen. Which usually turns out to be a 304 looking for a meal ticket. As a man who loves his mom I would never not take care of her if I’m in a position to

[@grichkatayou7558]

250k instead of 450k is not nothing are you guys illiterate or you are just refusing to think ?? my money i decide how much i give you end of story. sports if full of people who went broke trying to please family something to the tune of 80 percent. black people really cant think rationally smh 🤦🏾‍♂

[@ahmadx1998]

@@grichkatayou7558I agree with your comment but all black people aren’t like that.

[@510fitness3]

She is rich af now.. her Spanish family is too.. thank to dumb Kobe.. but Kobe parrents and sisters gotta work for a paycheck

[@victorstrong7378]

@@510fitness3 And it seems that this is what Kobe wanted.

[@grichkatayou7558]

@@510fitness3 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kobe’s Children are Rich … they automatically get half of what their father had . They also automatically get all that their mother has when she passes away … How old are you ? Do you understand and money and inheritance works ? Plus there were reports that she froze are mother out because her mother was just after money … so again she is not dumb and she loves her children WHO ARE KOBE’s Children. Kobe was smarter than his parents were and could understand what they couldn’t , he is also smarter than you … Also stop being so openly prejudiced … “her Spanish family” … smh From Kobe’s vantage point his family was black it didn’t , his parents “the black people” are the ones who didn’t show up at his own wedding … his father “the black man” is the one who didn’t try to meet his FIRST GRANDCHILD FROM HIS OWN SON. Smh Grow up !

[@killingsley]

Kobe did for Vanessa & her family what Vanessa & her family would have never done for Kobe & his family if the tables were turned. That's why his parents didn't approve.

[@ericprieto4348]

facts

[@Mrwilliamblast]

Absolute facts , those mescan wouldn’t give a nigga a dollar on his death bed , they also threatened Kobe with police as they knew he and Vanessa were intimate and that’s why he had to marry her

[@kevaughnramsay9846]

What? This doesn't make any sense.

[@Mrwilliamblast]

@@kevaughnramsay9846 it makes all the sense in the world , what mescan on the planet have you seen pour millions into a melanated man of Americas family ? Never . What father would want his son to marry a video vixen who’s mother is threatening his son with rape accusation because Vanessa gave it up at 17 . Mescans are taught to hate harm emulate and undercut anything the melanated man does on this land. But a melanated man name jelly bean makes it to the nba , creates a lifestyle and way of life for his family . Guided his son to be one of the best young players . I stand with joe and mom on this . Other than a white man buying the rapper eve as a concubine , this doesn’t happen , melanated men should never dilute their bloodline or family genes for emigrant pale skin people ! Ever !

[@lovegodschild1430]

​@@kevaughnramsay9846yes it do if Vanessa was famous singer or something and Kobe was a regular dude in music videos as a background dancer she would of never looked his way and definitely would not have put him over her family because Latinos stick together no matter what write or wrong I seen it in public everywhere I go they will literally lie for one another

[@rael6974]

I remember when my parents didn’t come to my high school graduation. Kobe had reason to be pissed but I’m glad he channeled it to being productive. Seeing Kobe hold that trophy without his father was eerie. When Jordan won his dad was there. Damn that was an eerie scene.

[@ayushl4557]

Bro I just saw this video in my recommended and your channel is too fire bro 😭😭 keep that shit up

[@zura434]

your vids have insane quality for your size, i cant wait to follow ur channel to see it grow, good luck man!!

[@kipkame]

Thank you man, glad you're along for the ride!

[@mstevenchapman]

Very happy that KZbin is making smaller channels accessible. Your one of the talents that have surfaced with the algorirhm change. Keep going bro.

[@Dynasty-Star]

Vanessa's Mother forced Kobe to Marry her, she was under age when Kobe Started dating her, mfs always leave that out!

[@Mrwilliamblast]

I have said it’s 4 times in here , they always leave that part out, that’s why Kobe had to bank rolls Vanessa’s moms life .

[@MoralesCorner]

They can't force him to do anything. He should have just dump her and buy her silence in case they were about to go public with it. Kobe brought it up on himself

[@Mrwilliamblast]

@@MoralesCorner oh ok , I guess he was supposed to let charges of rape come out ! Forced , coerced, persuaded , convinced whatever word used , Kobe had to make a decision and marrying her is what he decided but it’s also why his mother and father didn’t engage him, no Mexican would ever give the money Kobe gave away to his mother in law , total manipulation , Kobe fell for it so it is what it is , but to say he married without force or duress is false

[@jesuscruz7033]

@@MrwilliamblastI’ve read your comments multiple times and it sounds like your making Kobe the victim of rape and sexual assault

[@Mrwilliamblast]

@@jesuscruz7033 Kobe made a bad choice engaging a pale skin mescan or pale skin anything , and he became the victim because he was basically extorted for his money, have spent 10 times more money on the woman who threatened him than the woman who raised him

[@Darkwaterrebellion]

This is great journalism, and a great piece. I hope the speaker is successful in this biz. 👍

[@fangiscool1]

This isn't journalism. Too much opinion to be journalism. But good video

[@DungarooTV]

Kobe had everything then sadly lost his life - start there. As Kobe said "it didn't last long".

[@legendarywiimaster]

It really is unfortunate to see what happened between him and his parents. To see his parents not even attending his championship game and him crying after winning is heartbreaking

[@momopouye]

When a woman comes into a man's life at the expense of the family relationships that speaks evil. Nothing else...

[@guangxidavidliu]

I don't know about you, but, I am on Kobe's side. I fell Kobe's pain. Without father, there will be a big empty void in any boy's / man's heart.

[@kdub3892]

How do you know what happened? This is Some dude quoting news articles who is mostly interpreting Kobes side of the arguement based on news articles

[@silewis9396]

Everybody will be on Kobe's side. Not only is the superstar who's idolised but he's the one who lost his life and then had his things sold by the parents

[@monicafranklin-nr1te]

It's alot more u don't know. Kobe took really good care of Vanessa's family but neglected his own

[@tpsam]

Especially now that kobe and gigi 2 passed away I hope the grandparents stay close in touch with the last Kobe daughter and their granddaughter and Vanessa Bryant In a tragedy like this let's just forget the past and let family love comes first It would be the best thing Kobe parents can do to respect the legacy of Kobe

[@theonlygoodonehere2259]

vanessa left out kobe's parents during her speech in memorial, so they still don't get along

[@user-pg7cx9wo1m]

Kobe's parents ?! Vanessa is the problem, not them !!! She's scum

[@xaviervega468]

The grandchildren are half latino so their racist asses want nothing to do with them.

[@hennylo68]

​@@theonlygoodonehere2259His parent's have also been trying to sue his wife over his money since he left all the money to her and none to them.

[@xaviervega468]

Kobe parents barely know their grandchildren. They didn't bother because of their own racism.

[@jaydaynonchalant5910]

Its not just the fact that he got married early. They did not like Vanessa. And from their prospective it was for good reason. Since his death she is in charge of his estate and give them nothing

[@TDoubleYu]

Why do they deserve anything? Especially when his Dad was in the NBA… he should’ve had his own money

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

​@@TDoubleYuWesternized thinking..Shame on you....He was going to be charged for " Statutary R..........e" ...

[@bondson0094]

and rightfully so, Veness loved Kobe.that is all that matters parents cant control who their kids love once they become adults.

[@jaydaynonchalant5910]

@bondson0094 bs bro bs. If you loved kobe then you would love the family that made him. What type of women do you ppl date. If they don't take care of ur family when u die with your damn money then you f*cked up i bet you she'll take care of her parents with his money. She loved his money just like shaunie O'Neal. You ppl need to stop. You not guaranteed to be with someone forever your parents are forever kobe was what 40ish okay not guaranteed to be with Vanessa forever and what was important to him was mending his relationship with his family. Silly folks smh

[@anthonyemmm]

Great video, well done! I’ve had the same broken relationship with my parents and a sister I no longer speak to. It’s sad.

[@raylopez99]

You can pick your friends but you can't pick your relatives.

[@eszelledonaldson6515]

God gives us our family he knows the hardships that they bring, but he stay on the cross for all us. Forgiveness is the answer.

[@hi-ls6lt]

@@eszelledonaldson6515no

[@NirilanRBZAGJN]

@@raylopez99 i mean, theres a “found family” though it is a shame that our blood ties are luck based

[@thomasx0824]

This video is nothing but cap. The real reason Kobe and his parents didn’t speak was because Kobe’s father advised him not to mess around with an underage Vanessa, Kobe did it anyway. Then when Kobe went to marry her and asked for a prenup, Vanessa and her mother planned to blackmail Kobe saying they would go to the news outlets and papers and tell them that Kobe had relations with a 16 year old Vanessa. Kobe decided to marry her anyway without the prenup. Then Vanessa and her mother slowly began to drive a wedge between Kobe and his parents. Vanessa and her family ruined Kobe’s relationship with his parents, she made Kobe cut them off completely. Also for the record, Vanessa and her family no longer speak either as they have taken each other to court over personal issues, so that should tell you all you need to know about Vanessa and who she came from and how she gets down. To put the blame on Kobe’s parents is insane cuz they were the only ones truly looking out for Kobe the entire time.

[@kaylasweet5431]

Understand that. But forgiveness is powerful and his marriage to her lasted until his death. His parents had the opportunity to appear at his games and show love towards him just like anyone else! That’s your child, love him regardless and put that foolish anger behind you

[@kelleyturner2238]

Kobe did not forgive his parents The word of God says to honor your mother and father did he do that. You see the devil devises a plan to take you down when you open doors to him His parents wanted the best for him and he chose what he ended up trapped because he didn't listen and had to marry vanedda or loose that Basketball contract. Kobe lost his life in his prime no son to carry on his name. Vanessa own mother sued her over money. Her mother was all on Telemundo crying. These were not decent people and Kobes family knew they were messy. You saw this when his family did not speak at the service. Kobe would never been who he was if not for his parents . His father taught him everything he knew in regards to basketball and his mother brother a well known ball player. Leave this man's parents alone. They did all they could for him they lost their child in many ways behind someone messy. Let his parents live in peace. So many people have no respect for elders that's why you have all these wild off spring running around today.

[@Godzillaroll22-ry5iw]

You’re wrong. Vanessa is the most honorable wife of an athlete. She gave him many children, never divorced, stood by him during grape changes, and continues to do right by him and his image after his death. She saved him from his parents abuse and manipulation.

[@aprilhottinger]

@@Godzillaroll22-ry5iw she gave him girls that’s not that important. She didn’t give him no boy.

[@Godzillaroll22-ry5iw]

@@aprilhottinger The DNA of the father influences the gender more. It isn’t up to Vanessa to decide gender but her giving birth to many children is a gift to her husband. It is in God’s hands when deciding gender.

[@belindauo]

Great video and I learned a lot. I remember when Kobe’s parents did that and it was sad. Wow, I did not know it was like this. I hope that his parents ask for forgiveness and found and continue to find some kind of peace. As always, May Kobe and his daughter continue to rest in peace. 🙏🏾🕊

[@nathanbedfordforest]

When you give give give and they take and take. Imagine saying this about the people that gave you a million advantages, set you up and basically created the entire opportunity for you to be great. And you did it for a 19 year old video girl? Kobe broke his parents hearts.

[@UlrichW-mm8yz]

💯💯💯

[@wakawaka1976]

You’re supposed to take care of your parents after you make it. He made the equivalent of $365,853 per game and he couldn’t just give them $500k for a house? I can understand not funding his sisters that would just ruin them most likely but you need to hook your parents up. Man was worth $600 million when he died and he couldn’t give his parents $500k for a house? Cheap and selfish… what more did his wife and kids need?

[@bigdinlaca]

⁠@@wakawaka1976I agree that you have to take care of parents but you don’t fund their wanna be lifestyle. Kobe was giving his family a lot prior to their falling out. The auction of his stuff happened because they refused the house he wanted to purchase them and they refused it. If I’m not mistake , his sisters were in agreement to selling the stuff as well.

[@wakawaka1976]

@@bigdinlaca it was two games salary. Why have all that money you can’t even spend and not spoil your parents? They wouldn’t have sold his stuff if he was more generous. No winners

[@josue24]

He was literally taking care of them. They were greedy. They were also abusive. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@olufemiakeredolu5235]

If Joe Bryant and Pam Bryant are my parents, if they ask me for 10 dollars, i'll give them 20 dollars if I have. That they tried to sell their son's memorabilia especially as I heard were in their home for many years is not enough reason to cut them off my life. For me Kobe taking his parents to court was an extreme action considering the fact that the items were in their possession, it's not as if his parents came to his residence to steal the items. I'll be upset by their actions but not to the extent of suing them. For me, he disgraced his parents by suing them.

[@stellviahohenheim]

Michael Jordan gave his dad money to gamble where is he now huh? Also it's rude to sell a present especially one that have such a huge sentimental value. It's obvious they wanted the money more than the memory of their son.

[@mamiinc838]

He may have been sick And needed it. He's gone now. RIP

[@snijanafleur8442]

Thank you.

[@MaahaahRooh9]

There is more to this story than we know, we only know what the media tells us and the few media clips we see. Remember Kobe became the player he was- because his Father kept his family together something difficult for many athletes and taught him the game not only from the physical standpoint but the psychological aspects. This is the foundation of Mamba mentality. Kobe showed the same love towards his family as he saw his father demonstrate. It’s to bad and very unfortunate that a division took place between him and his parents. Furthermore Kobe’s children are deprived the experience of their Grandparents and Aunts. I hope for the sake of his children that reconciliation can take place🙏🏿

[@kh8vn]

Parents misplaced ego can be so detrimental sometimes... RIP Champ / Husband / Father & RIP lil' Gigi 🌦🌦🌦🌦🌦

[@Saber23]

I don’t think this was an ego thing

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@hh8vn. This is not an ego problem with Kobe's 1st family. Google The Bryant Family learn their history on how they helped Kobe become a super star. A close-knit family of 5, both parents 2 older sisters and Kobe the youngest. Mr Bryant worked hard to provide well for his family, I don't know if he still works. Per Kobe, his mother worked especially hard to raise them right.

[@kh8vn]

@@oliviagonzales-qj8sn how 2 parents frowning their succesfull & married [grown] child not an ego issue (for You) 👀

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@kh8vn LOL, this is bc it's not true. Google The Bryant Family learn their history on them being a close-knit family of 5. Kobe, being the youngest at the age of 2 he, showed interest in bouncing the basketball. Or do you think he was making 3-pointers on his own? Did you know that he became addicted to shooting basketball and adding distance? Also, his father played for the NBA. Let me introduce Mr Joe "Jellybean" Bryant to you and all of the naysayers who think what they have heard has entered into their tiny little minds as their personal opinions and what they perceived as the gospel truth isn't. Did you also know Mrs. Bryant brother Chubby Cox, Kobe's uncle, was also an NBA player? There's a lot of interesting facts about how Kobe's 1st family helped him to become a super star. The family did this for 20 yrs. For his 1st family, it was never about the money it was, and it is about being devalued. Kobe stated, "My father is happy-go-lucky. My mother is more like me." Guess where he got it from? Notice I have not mentioned Vanessa his 2nd family. Why? Bc she came into the picture 21 yrs later. Do the math, go figure. HAGD

[@lovegodschild1430]

Kobe had the biggest ego his cousin even said it

[@AntonioDavisJr]

Maybe it's the fact she was 17 at the time and he was 21, probably Kobe's parents didn't sit well at that in the beginning

[@camo4laugeassassin]

This is sad… But so ain’t nobody going to acknowledge how beautiful Kobe’s moms is. Like I never knew this

[@Ralph_Kreutzberger-Blumenfeld]

What the heck does this have to do with the topic?

[@hild-demongoddess7498]

She is VERY pretty.

[@charlesthompson430]

Dam kobe was going through it sad 😢rip my boy

[@Trancymind]

The sadder part is that Kobes parents are still resentful for 23 years and counting even though Kobe already passed away. Despite all of this hardship, Kobe somehow found a way to become successful in the NBA. More respect for Kobe.

[@mrmelonman2893]

@@Trancymind hes still somewhat in the wrong tho

[@Iskander448]

@@mrmelonman2893 How?

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@@Trancymind Do you think Kobe became the superstar on his own? I think he was bouncing a ball at the age of 2. Google The Bryant Family, on their history.

[@oliviagonzales-qj8sn]

@Trancymind Wrong. Google The Bryant Family learn facts about how his parents and sisters helped Kobe become a super star.

[@user-ip3ym2sm5r]

Actually, before he died Kobe allegedly found out that Vanessa had been cheating on him for a few years with a man who mortgage, and other bills she was paying since Kobe allowed her to handle the finances. He found out when he went over his financial records and noticed that every other month is mortgage payment made from his checking account double or tripled, yet his mortgage balance did not reflect that he was making double or triple payments. The same thing with his utilities. he also got a hold of her cell phone password and went through her phone. Something he never did before because she told him that only she needs to look through his phone because he cheated on the past. Kobe was crushed. He always suspected Vanessa was cheating but his ego wouldn't let him believe it. Once Kobe can home early and Vanessa was sitting on the couch next to a man Kobe never met before and introduced him as her cousin. The man grinned and got up a left. Vanessa then went upstairs to shower. Kobe he never imagined that Vanessa would ever cheat on him. But she did and was. Kobe was going to file for divorce that Monday following the helicopter crash. He had gathered enough evidence. He died that Sunday. Make no mistake.. Kobe was not whipped or a punk. Kobe was a 10th degree 'black belt' and his mind was always on the thought ' he doesn't want to 'catch a case'. That is the only reason he did not put hands on that guy or Vanessa that day allegedly. SIDE NOTE.. while I am a firm believer that everyone has a right to their own opinion the level of disrespect shown towards Kobe Bean Bryant parents is unbelievable. Yes, while he was alive Kobe made had made some comments publicly about his parents that were less then honoring his mother and father, but HE could do that. They are HIS parents. Kobe loved his mom and dad, and not a day went by that he didn't miss his mom. And his parents loved him. He regretted how he embarrassed his parents publicly. Got those people making such rude remarks about Kobe parents, remember you are on the outside looking in, there's is always more to a story than you know. You think that you are ridin' for Kobe, when in reality you are not respecting him at all. Like Jesus said 'those without sin, let him cast the first stone'.

[@danavharris]

What are your sources for this information on Kobe catching her cheating??

[@atmosfear3056]

If you’re making Kobe money… 250k is kind of holding back on your parents. Just saying. He could have bought a million dollar house. He was rich. Filthy rich. Those are his parents who probably spent more than that just raising him. I don’t know. Only they know the ins and outs. But 250k from Kobe…. He blew that kind of money on cars and other shit. A house for his mom doesn’t seem as such a big expense for him. You got players spending that much on dumb ass jewelry and other dumb things. PJ Tucker wasted 60k on sneakers… sneakers. Lol. Waste of money.

[@MrHammer2088]

Thank you!!

[@TheAllAmericanSocialistMTR1000]

Doesn't matter. You take the 250K & be grateful that you're even allowed in his presence.

[@icecoldballing2039]

Parents can be ungrateful just like kids can be they hadn’t been on good terms in years literally showing up to his games and not speaking to him not being there for him during his biggest moments selling off his stuff and he was still willing to provide financial assistance they shoulda been grateful for that

[@KevonDaDon]

I understand both sides he did low ball his parents considering what he made and what he did for Vanessa momma but then again too 250k is 250k it’s not like they had that laying around themselves that’s why they asked for it they should’ve been grateful too

[@icecoldballing2039]

@@KevonDaDon I see what you saying I really do all I’m saying is had they not been as petty as they were they woulda gotten millions from him

[@gorshhorsh]

The quality of this video got me to sub. Keep going!

[@TheBsheep]

This is a good video Kipkame...very well put together! I love the research and time that you put into this...great job!

[@aleksandartomic1119]

this video is incredibly well done brother, i hope your account becomes massive

[@Ricogrime]

THEY ONLY COVER THE NEGATIVES OF OUR PEOPLE BUT NOT THE POSITIVES. This man was made before Vanessa not after remember she wasn’t with him shooting in the gym but you know who was?

[@TheAllAmericanSocialistMTR1000]

His parents were ignorant & greedy. Vanessa was far more mature than both of them combined. That's the final say in the matter.

[@J-Hue]

​@@TheAllAmericanSocialistMTR1000 His parents helped make him the man he was and set him up to obtain all the great things he did. If his wife was a good wife, then good fie her. But, Kobe was a come fir her, one way or another.

[@jwarrior9986]

@@J-Hue I can understand his parents not approving of the marriage at 22. I can't understand them cutting off all contact with him and his kids EXCEPT when they need HIS money. They helped raise him, but that does not give them that right. Suppose he didn't make the NBA at all, would they still treat him like that? They treated him like an ATM Machine and selling the memorabilia behind his back was low. People get stupid when money is involved.

[@Ricogrime]

@@TheAllAmericanSocialistMTR1000 one look at you profile you can EAD

[@Ricogrime]

@@jwarrior9986 if you think it was just about money you’re obviously dumb as hell. And everyone ain’t gonna understand Kobe’s parents I get it. But, again Joe was an nba player Kobe followed directly in that man’s footsteps took him Italy Spain had him speaking four languages that’s not a normal buy in for parents. I’m the biggest Kobe fan but I know he was stubborn to. Kobe could’ve removed money from the relationship not played them close but he should have at least spoke with them and I’m speaking for personal experience my parents didn’t do half of what Kobe’s parents done and I still holla at them time to time

[@filmosophyreels]

I see a lot of hate towards Kobe’s parents in the comment section. Some of yall acting like you know the ins and outs of the situation. Keep your negative comments to yourself man, we don’t know the full story smh

[@Supreme36074]

The problem was he was putting Vanessa's parents in way more expensive homes than that. Well she was. The problem stemmed from them thinking she was a gold digger & you can’t really blame them for that, they’d nurtured & cared for him up into that point. Kobe was being a rebellious youth at the time & with all the bickering they never had a chance to recover. He should have bought them the home. Or at least put them in the same situation his wife put her parents in. & even they had issues at the end:

[@user-pg7cx9wo1m]

That's why I say F Kobe

[@mikehammer1777]

Who he marries is not their business. If she was a goldigger and took him to the cleaners, that was his problem, he was an adult. Parents should learn to allow their kids to live their lives, make their mistakes but support them, that's a parent's job after the child is over 18...just support the kid.

[@AS-wj1du]

​@@mikehammer1777 okay but if her daughter married penniless you think she wouldn't say something? Hypocritical

[@jsb1585]

This was a great video. You have a very natural cadence for storytelling which is very much reminicent of a Secret Base or Rusty Buckets type deep dive. Keep going, I hope your channel continues to grow.

[@cyrillyons1531]

I forgot or was unaware of this horrible situation between Kobe's parents and himself. it breaks my heart because I really, feel Kobe was a great man.

[@lovegodschild1430]

on the court

[@cyrillyons1531]

@lovegodschild1430 Completely agree what your saying there. Even if he was set up back in the day & unless my information is wrong, he admitted to cheating on fiancé/wife!

[@lovegodschild1430]

@@cyrillyons1531 I recently found out that while he was up there apologize to his wife during the press conference he had another girl on the side like why marry this young girl and cheat on her the entire marriage when you could of just stay single and sleep around with no marriage sin broken

[@quarterbackin3262]

This just goes to show that life isn’t fair to anybody but don’t feel sorry for yourself rise above it and just do your best and become the best person you can be nobody’s perfect just another lesson from the great Kobe Bryant. We miss you rest in peace to you and your daughter.🙏🏽

[@michaelf6705]

Kobe was very well liked, but HE isn't what people thought He was, in time it will come out, many dark secrets in sports, music and Hollywood

[@hammer6198]

Yes!

[@culturalobserver8721]

Sadly, that’s most of the famous people in sports, music and in Hollywood! Those industries are dark, and in some cases “satan*c” flesh pits, and have been that way for many decades, though they are probably worse now! One can pay a very high price morally (too high) for fame and “riches”!

[@charellesexii6555]

Exactly

[@AS-wj1du]

Do tell more

[@lima9550]

160 views in 4h for this type of quality? i’m going to be soooo loud when u blow up fr you deserve ir and you’re gonna get it

[@kipkame]

Is what it is 🤣 thank you man I really appreciate that

[@user-yc4xi1nj7t]

First off this a disgrace of a title. Everybody commenting negatively must not have kids. They were trying to protect him as he was 21 and she was 17 at the time and they were sexually active. Her mom threatened to sue for statutory rape. When your young child is a wealthy star you have to look out for them because like all young people they don’t know any better but they think they do. I don’t know anyone that wouldn’t have felt the same way. They didn’t hate him, they didn’t want him to ruin his young life over a piece of ass. We all know the trouble a young man can get himself into being of legal age while the girl is still a minor. She was a senior in high school and he was a grown man. You should take this mess down immediately. He was the one that got the big head and nobody could tell him anything. You don’t throw the people that brought you into this world away for nobody unless they are abusive which wasn’t the case here. You’ll be greatly punished for dishonoring you parents for no reason other than they tried to look out for you…. and well we all saw what happened in the end. It also came out later they had reason to be concerned cause even Vanessa ended up cutting her mom off for a money grab which is exactly what she did back then basically forcing the marriage.

[@SuperGuidance]

💯

[@bobbicampbell5233]

Yeah, and now OKC's Josh Giddey's getting booed wherever he goes because he made the mistake of having sex a 16 year old he met at an of age club who'd lied about hers (and was the one who advertised it on social media) as if he's some kind of a horrific pedophile. Suffice it to say, my, how times have changed.

[@Mrwilliamblast]

Somebody that lived thru that era like me, this is the actual occurrence

[@noahdragon777]

statutory rape? thats stretching...its obvious they loved one another very deeply. True love. Its their job as parents to remedy the relationship...its not up to Kobe to do that, thats not how it works, Im a parent i know!

[@Mrwilliamblast]

@@noahdragon777 that’s a famous melanated man engaging a a pale skin mescan woman in American society he would have been charged because she was a minor , her mother made the threats . Now please stay TF out of my comments , thanks

[@tpacalypse]

I know it's sometime hard but it's always better to listen to your parents because they want the best for you and may know things you don't. Kobe is still my favorite player though after all. Loved him.

[@travishylton6976]

hes an adult you cant tell an adult what to do?

[@DJ-ll9hv]

This is crazy. I don’t care what my parents did to me if I had Kobe money I’m leaving something. Dude was worth 600M at his death, that’s crazy‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@EJD339]

I never understand when parents disapprove of their kids husbands ands wives. It only makes the situation worse when they start drama. We hated my bother in law but my sister loved him so we supported her and now after 6 years, he’s actually a really cool dude.

[@lovegodschild1430]

op please even the Bible says not to except anything your son's and daughters bring to you and if you do I will not be happy with you so why would his parents who are Catholic be happy about a video vixen passed around messing with they very successful right well manners son that makes no sense when he dated nice Catholic girls and lawyers before her downgrade

[@dwr_yovnn7724]

Im here just a couple hours after his dad passed away at the age of 69 rip both of you 11/16/2024 🕊️🪦💛💜

[@Miracle-lg7fr]

Hey man, I don't comment on videos but I have to say this video was really well made. Straight to the point and very informational, keep grinding

[@LBFufuEata]

the fact that she was the one that spoke at the Hall of Fame, not one of his teammates, his peers, someone that actually been through the trenches spoke volumes. She’s a narcissist. His parents were right. She was a 304 that he wifed up

[@davonbenson4361]

Lol, that’s a huge leap in logic. Their kids turned out to be ok, which means that Vanessa had to have had decent qualities. And, it makes sense for her to speak, because she had a more personal relationship with Kobe than his teammates.

[@LBFufuEata]

@@davonbenson4361 It’s the basketball, Hall of Fame, not his wake or funeral. She made the Hall of Fame about her not about Kobe. Shaq , Gary bitty , pau , Phil Jackson or ROB Penc someone who’s been in the trenches . But his wife? What does that have to do with basketball? Kobe spent more time on the court than he did at home around his family.

[@travishylton6976]

@@LBFufuEata did you know kobe to say all that

[@magenterprise6340]

You're talking about the most intimate person in his life, his wife of over 20 years and the mother of his children who has never been in any kind of scandal or gossip except for the Kobe incident which she forgave him for and still remained with him, yet you call her a ho and disrespect her because she spoke at her late husband's Hall of Fame induction! Did you ever consider that she must have been his best friend! You call her a narcissist yet his parents are the ones who were trying to control his life and choice! You're a disgusting, disrespectful and a disgraceful person, you should be ashamed of yourself!

[@christurner5682]

@@LBFufuEataI agree that Phil Jackson should have spoke that is kinda weird

[@Okrollins1]

Unfortunately, honor your parents so your days will be long. Kobe prided the highest price.😢😢

[@travishylton6976]

why does god help staving kids in africa oh ya hes not real

[@Lowie522]

Kobe never treated his parents they way he should. If he listened he would have been in a different space. His mom asking for 450k for a house when he made how many hundreds of millions in the NBA. He should have retired his parents.

[@brob8204]

I really wish he had just given her that. Grin and bear it, if you will. He was so incredibly blessed. That's just a tax write off. Just do it, man!

[@JB-ty8mv]

Parents do not hate their children first of all. The Bible reads, "Honor thy Father and Thy Mother". It did not say do it if you like them or respect them. It is for you and your wellbeing that you honor them, not there's.

[@travishylton6976]

if a father rapes his daughter should her honor him use your head not some damn magic book written by cave men EVIL PARENTS ARE REAL YOUR LIFE IS NOT EVERYBODIES LIFE

[@dolphin7860]

Great stuff man!!! I watch tons of video essays and this has been a stronger one for sure!