Fabolous Revisits 2016 "Black Mamba Freestyle" Following Kobe Bryant's Tragic Death

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It's been almost three years since Kobe Bryant played his final game in the NBA before officially retiring. Back then, the world celebrated the basketball icon's legendary run in the league, and now Bryant is once again being honored, but this time under more somber circumstances. As you may be well aware, Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Maria-Onore "GiGi" Bryant, and seven of their friends were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26) morning. News of the accident has shocked the sports world and beyond as people attempt to pay their respects to a friend and an idol.

Back in April 2016, the day after Kobe Bryant took to the court for his final game, rapper Fabolous released a tribute to the Los Angeles Lakers icon titled "Black Mamba Freestyle." In the wake of this tragic news, Fab revisited his song and shared it on his Instagram page. We liked the idea of putting this one back up in light of present circumstances and hope to continue to celebrate the life and achievements of Kobe Bryant. 

Quotable Lyrics

Who you know did it like Kob'? 60 to go
That's some cold shit, call it 60 below
I mean, he play like he got ice in his veins
Shoot it in ya face from far, man, that boy gotta be nice at the range
I talked with him twice at the games, once at the Trade it All video
I'd say we had a nice little exchange of words
He said, "You gotta come and spice up the games" say, "Word?"
Kobe giving me advice it's insane, absurd


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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