Vanessa Bryant Gifts Kobe Bryant's Sister Sharia Washington A New Tesla

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"Is that my bestie in a Tessie?" Vanessa joked as she quoted Saweetie.

It was nothing but waterworks after a video of Vanessa Bryant and Sharia Washington went viral. It's been a rough road for the loved ones of Kobe Bryant after his tragic death alongside his teenage daughter Gianna and seven of their friends in last year's helicopter accident. Vanessa has been holding things down for her family, including three daughters, as she makes sure both Kobe and Gianna's legacies continue. 

There have been reports regarding Vanessa's rift with her mother and gossip about the widow's relationship with her in-laws, but on Thursday (June 3), good news was shared as both Vanessa and Kobe's sister, Sharia Washington, posted videos and photos of a touching moment. In the clip, Vanessa is seen gifting Sharia with a brand new Tesla.

"Surprise @shariawash! We love you!!!" Vanessa captioned her post. "Tesla Tunnel, here she comes!! Vegas to Cali," she added, referring to Elon Musk's underground tunnels from Las Vegas to California. In another clip, Vanessa quotes Saweetie by saying, "Is that my bestie in a Tessie?" Sharia couldn't believe she was receiving the gift and began crying as Vanessa wiped away her tears.

Sharia also joked that she needs to check out the manual on how to operate the vehicle before taking it for a spin. Check out a few warm-hearted moments below.

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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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