I never once cried for a celebrity or athlete passing but the passing of kobe hit different it was just different

I’ll never forget the shock and awe that took over my body when it was confirmed Kobe and his daughter were gone. RIP 🕊

I cried a lot man. I cried even more when I got on nba 2k20 that day and everyone in the park was wearing laker jerseys everywhere.

I just remember walking down the streets of staple center that week. You could feel the sadness in the air. All the murals, candles, and fans showing respect for kobe was so intense.

ever since kobe passed away in 2020 life has just been a series of unfortunate events

It hit so different when his daughter passed with him, along with other kids and their parents. It’s heartbreaking

The world cried for Kobe that day not just the league the world ,cried together !

The tribute was one of the most heartfelt things I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing. I cried multiple times. There will never be another player like Kobe.

Kobe gave me his autograph when I was just a little kid and he ignored everyone else and went back to the locker room. This was one of the greatest moments of my life he even talk to me and said thanks little man

I think that was everyone reaction because I was like “Kobe who?” Because it was no way I could bring my self to even think they were talking about my favorite player and once my friend said Bryant I damn near fainted

I just couldn’t stop crying that day. Still tough to think about

I usually don't care for celebrities and their deaths always are unfortunate but never really impact me. Kobe's death rocked me to the core. Then finding out he passed with his daughter...I felt like I lost someone I actually knew. Such a horrible loss. RIP Mamba.

Rip to him his daughter and the 8+ people that died that day

Man, it’s insane how everybody including me were like “Kobe who? / Kobe?”. No one in this world expected something like that to happen.

Im in the Philippines, im an avid loyal kobe bryant fan, i even fight for kobe, i named my bar combining our name MarKOBEs, all my friends knows im kobe diehard. So when i have the news here 2am i cried whole week ... and all my friends message me condolence all of them because they know how i love kobe ... its like i lost a big bro 😢 till now everytime i see all videos of kobe passing and interviews my tears always go out fresh still 😭 Miss u kobe super ... Rest in Peace 🙏

A lot of things make me sad about Kobe and Gigi passing, but what hurts me more is well never get to hear Kobe’s hall of fame speech and that tears me up.

The first time I cried for someone that didn't know me..but I felt like I knew them..I watched him literally from hs to retirement

It's Sunday morning. My wife had just walked in. She looked at me and said who died? She could tell I had been crying! I couldn't even speak, I just pointed at the TV! I'm from SoCal, Lakers fan, but this went beyond sports!!!!! I cried as if I had lost a family member. I cried, the entire day! He was beloved by many lives he touched!!!!🙏

I don’t cry when famous people die but Kobe hit different

I’m old-school musician who loved Michael Jackson and prince, but Kobe’s the only known figure I think I’ve ever cried over! He was a good representation of what a black man should be, or really a man in general

I remember seeing something on ig and went immediatly biggest news site on my country and even here in finland it was like biggest news

You can tell AD really was hurt RIP mamba👑❤️

Most of us I’m sure had the same reaction as Lebron and AD when we heard Kobe died. When my sister told me, the first thing I said was “Kobe Who?” It didn’t even fathom to me that it was Kobe Bryant. May my hero and all the victims find peace in their new life.

When the world heard the whole world stopped. Like it was moving in slow motion 🥺. I’ll forever miss Kobe 🙏🏾🐐

Bro I was crying so bad man 😭 my children and wife were trying to put me back together 😔 I was born in 1990, so I actually witnessed all of his greatness growing up. His passing tore me up 😮‍💨

I was driving my car in DTLB (LA COUNTY) My sis called me and asked if I was parked. I said no. She said pull over. When she told me I sat in my car for 20 min Just crying. Most heartbreaking experience from a Celebrity ever

I said the same thing when my brother told me, "Kobe who"?. No way its Kobe Bryant. I still hurt from that. I didn't do a lot of crying until a few weeks ago I had a dream Kobe autographed a basketball for me. I told him Thank you. I woke and cried like a baby on and off for about an hour. I miss that man.

Kobe was one of a kind, his heart was so good and he was always trying to improve his life with his kids with his wife that's way more important than basketball but he was always improving that too. I cried for Kobe and his family.

You know it’s something when even a grown man can be brought to tears, Rip Kobe

I swear I didn't start crying until I was at the bank 2 days later in every body in my city knows how much I love Kobe la and everything l

Kobe was the only celebrity whose death I cried over. It's still surreal 2 years later 😣

I literally just sat down at the NFL Pro Bowl when the person next to us told us, I was in disbelief! Then they announced it halftime of the game and everyone in the crowd chanted “Kobe, Kobe”! 💜💛

Kobe’s death hit different even though he’s not even in my top 10 favorite players of all time. I think his greatness somehow created the illusion of immortality or at least that he’d live to be really old because he’s Kobe and he’ll find a way to live on. It’s like the death of a superhero, they aren’t supposed to die. Just a reminder we’re all just human in the end. I also was born and raised in LA so that also had something to do with it for me.

Not many celebrities have ever got the true mourning that kobe got. An entire nation felt saddened. Truly saddened. One because of the status of him being well known by even non basketball fans. Two because of the man that he was. And three because of the situation of dying next to his little girl. When I heard he was with Gigi I cried out of pure empathy for what I imagine his last moments were like.

I wasn’t even a huge kobe fan I always respected him because I LOVE MJ but never was a big fan but this was the first famous death that I broke down from to he was larger then life and no one ever even expected he can go especially the way he did with his daughter LLKB forever a legend

I remember my sister wake me early in the morning and tell the news.😢 The baddest morning ever. looks like i stored energy on sleeping and drained it in an instant.

Till this day i still get goosebumps

kobe hits different. coming from a non basketball person. he was still an absolute legend that EVERYONE KNEW

Kobe and Gigi are both legends they will never truly die cause they will never be forgotten 💜💛

I'll never forget that day. My step father had just passed away that morning in his home. I went over to console my mother and then my wife showed me a post about Kobe and gogo reportedly dead in accident. One of those moments I had so many emotions going at one time I couldn't react right away I was already dealing with my step fathers passing. Didn't cry until the following day I was able to let it all out. Kobe Bryant was the ultimate person I idolized my whole life. I'm still in disbelief that Kobe Bryant was once here and no longer exists.

The fact that lebron surpassed kobe in points just before the day he passed is sad

I remember this day like it was yesterday , it was a Sunday morning where we do Sunday basketball runs in the ymca. When your sitting on the bench waiting for your turn everyone is on their phone then all of a sudden everyone screaming yo Kobe died! Kobe dying left a awkward moment where everyone who was playing wasn’t even in the mood anymore also in disbelief and everyone left the gym in silence and went home. That day was unforgettable

I’m never crying over somebody I don’t know

Man I cried when he passed away and cried even harder knowing all those people were on that helicopter with him. Rest in peace Kobe, Gigi and all the other people that passed on that tragic day.

After I heard about Kobe and Gigi I couldn’t stop hugging my daughter. Prayers for his family and loved ones

Man I know exactly every emotion Bron was feeling at the time. Because I remember getting woken up at 12:00 in the morning by my friends crying, telling me my cousin had been shot and killed. I didn’t even cry, I jus sat up in my bed and stared off into blank space…everything after that is a blur. LLGAUSTO🕊 Your memory will live on forever my brother💯💪🏾

I’ll never forget the day that my mom came up to me and said the Kobe died. My mom knew I was a huge fan of Kobe. Just hearing those words still to this day, it doesn’t sit right. I can’t believe we lost Kobe almost three years ago now, and lost a future star in Gigi. I always wonder and imagine what they are doing and would be doing right now.

You know you special if I’ve never met you in life and you got me shedding tears, Rest In peace to Kobe Bryant and the rest who was taken too soon 🕊️

Kobe def hit different. For myself he was always just a great athlete and entertaining to watch. We have next to nothing in common. I quit sports after highschool. I'm a few years younger and plenty of shades whiter. I think what connected us is I can only imagine his feeling of helplessness being there with his baby girl. As a father that hit me the hardest. Seeing pics and videos of he and gigi. Nobody is immortal. I definitely held my kids a little tighter that night.

I literally woke up to the news of his passing. Like that started my day and listening to all the tv stations talking about it for the rest of the day was like a stomach ache that wouldn’t go away.

Got 24 tattooed on my arm January 26th, 2020 because of this 😔 24 will never be the same!

I miss Kobe it’s so heartbreaking he’s gone and his daughter Gigi😭

My friend woke me up to this news too. That "Kobe who?" is the realest shit ever.

I know it’s not something to joke about, but the fact that I thought for a second that ‘Kobe passing’ meant Kobe passing the basketball, is testimony to the mamba mentality, there’s an ‘ I’ in win!

Imagine being in another country where no one but yourself and someone else knew who Kobe Bryant was and the two of us were greatly affected by the news while everyone else is moving along with their day. That was my situation when I heard that Kobe died…I couldn’t really find time to mourn his passing until a few months later. RIP Kobe and Gigi 🙏🏾

Goddam man this still hurts like hell!!!. LAKERS FOR LIFE

When u heard Kobe died and then as a father u heard his daughter too. Yeah it hit differently!

Every since Kobe died AD really ain’t been the same, like he lost his fire😢

I didn't even watch the Nba growing up but everyone knew Kobe. Felt like some kind of fever dream when it happened

Kobe and Gigi will forever be remembered by the Lakes with love ❤🔥💯✨️😇🙏🫶🙌😉🕊✝️

Still don’t understand how TMZ got the news before everybody else including Kobe’s wife

Rip Kobe, and gigi 🏀

This lil clip made me tear up. Long Live the goat💪🏾💛💜

Lebron replying “Kobe who?” Just shows that legit NO ONE would have EVER imagined losing the Black Mamba.

Kobe death was different it really hit everybody even people who didn't know about basketball

The only time a celebrity died and i cried. I didn't know Kobe meant that much to me.

Bro this makes me cry bro RIP KOBE😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

i’ll never forget the day it happened. was waking up for a beautiful family beach trip and my dad came up to me with no color in his face, eyes red saying “kobe died in a helicopter crash” and i immediately got upset and didn’t believe it. Once i found out it was true i began to cry and then my love for basketball hasnt been the same

Remember seeing the breaking news alert Tooke me a few mins to confirm to realize dam no way that sucks he has kids. Then I heard Gigi was with him. Shit hit a soft spot hard.

I dunno how there aren't 8 and 24 on the court at home games anymore.. and bring the Mamba jerseys back. Givem some motivation

I’ll never forget where I was and what I was doing the day Kobe died. That’s true global impact. RIP Mamba

for ppl lookin this is episode 10 of the lakers legacy show on hulu

Man everyone remembers exactly where and what they were doing when they found out man. I was on the game and my homie told me Kobe died I said Kobe who cuz im thinking at can’t be Bryant and I felt sick the whole day man

Kobe Bryant 😢😭😭😭😭😭❤️ Rest In Peace love u my brother from a another mother I know your there some where and can’t see but and Gigi love h guys ❤

Kobe's passing was surreal

Kobe, Gigi, and Pop Smoke died around the same time, I took them all so hard and shed tears for all of them. They were just extra sad to me for some reason. Shit has been weird ever since idk what’s going on.

The pain I felt when news broke out about Kobe and Gigi 😓

Kobe real life superhero.😢

i wasnt a big basketball fan when kobe died then i got into the basketball after his passing and i now know the impact that kobe made on the sport of basketball and everytime i just see kobe it makes me tear up RIP Black Mamba💛💜🐍

2020-2022 was mostly downhill Kobe died then corona hit then my beloved dad also passed away hopefully good time will come

So many people have been impacted by his life and his drive. Even opponents on and off the court. He is greatly missed 😔

Kobe who is right I couldn't believe it

Let’s win one more ring for Kobe

I just knew we was gonna see him looking like uncle Bill Russell in 40 years and just sit back and tell are kids how that old man isn't just a old man That's kobe Bryant

I'm a die hard iverson , but when kobe died that shit hurt my feelings!! he meant so much to basketball

when he passed I actually cried even though I don't know who he was because he was a such amazing player and it really changed NBA history since that happened rest in peace Kobe

This the same reaction we all had. My wife told me and I said exactly that.

It was a sad way for Kobe to go out for sure.

Never knew how much i cared till kobe died 😮😢

I still can’t believe this happened man R.I.P To Kobe & Gigi and everyone else ❤️🙏🏀

that day everyone heard the news people where in shock. me I was to but I didn't cry. Yeah Kobe was one of my favorite player but he is not my family or friend. bro doesn't even know I exist. my friends where sad so I cheered them up and bought them some Kobe's. ever since Kobe died never talked of him I haven't bought a Kobe sneaker since his death. I took down posters and everything. the only thing I have of him is his jersey. everytime I see a video I see rip Kobe comments. there was other lives to. if your gonna say that mention everyone that died. that's why I got rid of my Kobe stuff. people use his name to much. I'm not being disrespectful I'm just letting kobe rest peacefully. you only got to say rest in peace once. my friend once said these words to me before his death so take this with you as I do. You must always look forward towards the future, never look back and dwell on the past if you look back on the past you won't see what's infront of you, you always gotta look forward to avoid the hurdles that might tamper your progress of growth. I'm not saying forget Kobe. I'm saying he is of the past. he is not here. he is not with us for us to keep calling his name. thank you for reading. no I'm not a motivational speaker. Im just a guy who dealt with a lot of depressed people in the hood

Rest In Peace kobe and gg🐍💛💜

I wasn't even Kobe fan and I was devastated almost cried when I heard the news RIP

When anthony said kobe died its like my heart was ripped from me for a second time

R.I.P Kobe 🕊️

We miss you brother RIP Kobe bean Bryant legend

I don't go crazy over an actor, singer etc but man this guy kobe has me crying for weeks🙏💪 blessings to him and gigi🤗

I just still cannot believe... 😥😥 Kobe was my favorite player and still is.❤

When I first heard, I wasn't tripping. But when I heard his daughter was with him, that broke my big ass down. I got 3 daughters. SMH. I couldn't even look at them without thinking about it. I hid in my bathroom.

English is my second language, and I straight up thought it was about Kobe passing the basketball.