Vanessa Bryant Shares Her Love for Taylor Swift After the Singer Wears Kobe and Gigi Foundation Merch

Vanessa Bryant; Taylor Swift.
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NEED TO KNOW

• Vanessa Bryant praised Taylor Swift upon seeing the singer don Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation merchandise.
• Bryant expressed her gratitude for Swift’s support of the foundation in memory of her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and their daughter, Gianna.
• Swift wore the royal blue crewneck sweatshirt during a scene in her docuseries.

Vanessa Bryant expressed her excitement on social media after noticing Taylor Swift wearing merchandise from the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation in the docuseries *End of An Era*.

Bryant shared a photo of Swift, who is 36, dressed in the organization’s royal blue crewneck on her Instagram Stories on December 30. “What a gift. We love you @taylorswift,” she wrote, adding a blue heart emoji and referencing Swift’s song “Opalite.”

In a follow-up post, Bryant shared another image of Swift in the sweatshirt, tagging the singer and incorporating “The Fate of Ophelia.”

Taylor Swift wears Mamba & Mambacita Foundation merchandise.

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Swift has maintained a strong friendship with the Bryant family over the years. In a notable moment during her 2015 concert, she surprised attendees by bringing out Vanessa’s late husband, Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away alongside his daughter, Gianna, in January 2020, had previously praised Swift as an artist. He highlighted the importance of acknowledging individuals who achieve great success, stating, “You can’t have that level of consistent success and not be a killer. It’s impossible.”

Taylor Swift and the Bryant family.

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In May, Swift showcased her support for Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of Vanessa and Kobe, as she celebrated her graduation from the University of Southern California.

Natalia, aged 22, shared a TikTok video lip-syncing to Swift’s song “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version)” with friends, which garnered a like from Swift.

In October, Vanessa spoke about her book *Mamba & Mambacita Forever*, which pays tribute to her late husband and daughter. She acknowledged the emotional difficulty of creating the book, stating, “As difficult as it was to work on this book due to the painful reminder it represents, I’m glad I did it.”

Vanessa also addressed the murals created in honor of Kobe and Gianna, noting that while beautiful, many are outdoor installations that are subject to fading and damage due to the elements. “I wanted to make sure we preserved them,” she explained.