Vanessa Bryant paid a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Los Angeles, making the occasion deeply emotional. Accompanied by her daughters Natalia, 20, and Bianka, 6, Vanessa honored Kobe’s love for Swift by wearing a special outfit to the concert at SoFi Stadium. She shared her Swift-inspired look on Instagram, where she proudly displayed a denim jacket adorned with a large image of Kobe on stage with Swift back in 2015. This photo captured a moment when Kobe presented Swift with a banner at the Staples Center for her record-breaking sold-out shows. The word “Swiftie” was stitched above the image, which Vanessa further embellished with colorful beads.
Vanessa also added a personal touch to her outfit by decorating a front pocket with a felt heart featuring the lyrics, “Say you’ll remember me,” from Swift’s 2015 hit “Wildest Dreams.” She dedicated this detail to Kobe, tagging his Instagram account and referring to her look as “Mambacita,” a nod to their late daughter, Gianna, affectionately known as Gigi. Among her accessories was a stack of friendship bracelets, part of the Eras Tour fan tradition, with two especially meaningful ones reading “Kob” and “Gigi” in memory of her husband and daughter, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Following the concert, Vanessa shared a touching moment of Bianka being embraced by Swift during the performance of “22,” a special moment in Swift’s show when she gives away her iconic black hat from the song’s music video. Vanessa captioned the photo, “We love you @taylorswift,” expressing gratitude for the gesture.
Kobe and Gianna were both avid fans of Swift’s music. In fact, Kobe had spoken publicly about his admiration for the singer’s achievements. In a 2019 interview on *The Jordan Harbinger Show*, Kobe praised Swift, saying, “Taylor’s been at the top of the game for a very, very long time… what she’s doing is unbelievable, and I try to learn from people like her.”
After Kobe and Gianna’s passing, Swift expressed her sorrow, sharing her disbelief and heartache over the tragedy. In a tweet following the accident, she wrote, “My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy… Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.”
Vanessa’s tribute at the concert was not only a celebration of Kobe’s admiration for Swift but also a touching reminder of the lasting impact Kobe and Gianna continue to have on those who loved them.
