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WATCH: Dr. Umar Johnson Criticizes Vanessa Bryant for Not Using Kobe’s Money to Help Black Community

Dr. Umar Johnson Criticizes Vanessa Bryant for Not Using Kobe's Money to Help Black Community

Dr. Umar Johnson visited The Joe Budden Podcast, which has made many waves over the Internet. One of the most controversial messages from Johnson was criticism of Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA icon Kobe Bryant.

Throughout his time on the pod, Johnson speaks against interracial marriages, zeroing in on Bryant and what he believes is a lack of financial support to the Black community with the money her husband made.

“Kobe Bryant. Vanessa inherited his wealth and guess what? Is Vanessa Bryant using any of his money to do good in the Black community,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s claim was responded to with immediate challenges from the JBP cast. You can hear it all below.

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Nike Announces Plans To Relaunch Kobe Bryant’s Signature Sneaker Line

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In collaboration with the estate of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, Nike has revealed its intention to relaunch Bryant’s iconic sneaker line, The Kobe Brand. The relaunch is set to take place in summer 2023, allowing fans to access once again and purchase the highly sought-after sneakers. This announcement comes after a split between […]

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Kobe Bryant’s Line at Nike Set for Launch Ahead of 8.24

Nike and Vanessa Bryant Announce New Partnership to Honor Kobe Bryant's Legacy

Nike has announced the Kobe Bryant brand of products will soon relaunch. According to Complex, Nike CEO John Donahoe detailed the return of the Kobe line for this Kobe Day, August 24.

“It’s going to be an exciting summer as we set the stage to relaunch the Kobe brand in advance of Kobe Day on 8.24,” said Donahoe.

Currently, there are no details of what would release.

Earlier this week, Vanessa Bryant won a lawsuit against BodyArmor, one of Kobe Bryant’s largest investments. According to TMZ, Kobe dropped $6 million for an investment in 2013, receiving 10% interest back. The company sold for $5.6 billion to Coca-Cola, making that investment $400 million.

President of Kobe Inc., Molly Carter, states the late basketball legend promised her 2% of his deal, which Vanessa says is false and is combatting her suit with a countersuit, stating Molly violated the non0disparagement clause in her contract. Molly is accused of calling Kobe names like “asshole” and “douche nugget.” She also added insults like “f***ing devil” and “bitch” in reference to Vanessa. Molly allegedly also attacked Vanessa’s newborn.

Molly also used racially charged language like “a lot of fancy-ass Black people” when speaking of a private jet she rode on to the NBA All-Star game.

Vanessa and her team were awarded over $1.5 million in attorney fees as the case went into arbitration, prevailing in the lawsuit and countersuit.

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Vanessa Bryant Awarded $1.5 Million in Countersuit Associated with Kobe Bryant’s BodyArmor Investment

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Vanessa Bryant has won a lawsuit against BodyArmor, one of Kobe Bryant’s largest investments. According to TMZ, Kobe dropped $6 million for an investment in 2013, receiving 10% interest back. The company sold for $5.6 billion to Coca-Cola, making that investment $400 million.

President of Kobe Inc., Molly Carter, states the late basketball legend promised her 2% of his deal, which Vanessa says is false and is combatting her suit with a countersuit, stating Molly violated the non0disparagement clause in her contract. Molly is accused of calling Kobe names like “asshole” and “douche nugget.” She also added insults like “f***ing devil” and “bitch” in reference to Vanessa. Molly allegedly also attacked Vanessa’s newborn.

Molly also used racially charged language like “a lot of fancy-ass Black people” when speaking of a private jet she rode on to the NBA All-Star game.

Vanessa and her team were awarded over $1.5 million in attorney fees as the case went into arbitration, prevailing in the lawsuit and countersuit.

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Los Angeles Celebrity Mural Featuring Snoop Dogg, Kobe Bryant, Tupac & More Faces Demolition

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A celebrity mural featuring the faces of notable figures and celebrities, including Kobe Bryant, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Vin Scully, may be removed soon. The mural’s artist, who goes by the name sloe_motions on Instagram, has received a notice from the city to take down the art. However, he’s trying to raise awareness to […]

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Vanessa Bryant Wins Lawsuit Over Helicopter Crash Photos Of Kobe Bryant

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Vanessa Bryant has won her lawsuit against Los Angeles County over deputies sharing photos of a 2020 helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, and her 13-year-old daughter Gianna. The lawsuit settled for $28.85 million. Updated By: Chris Samuel (3/1/23 at 2:31 pm) The Bryant Family Gets Justice Vanessa Bryant has won a settlement […]

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Kobe Bryant’s “Iconic” Lakers Jersey Could Sell For $7 Million Through Auction

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Kobe Bryant’s Lakers jersey will be auctioned off and expected to sell for $7 million. The jersey was worn in over 25 games and is featured in a picture that Sotheby calls the “most iconic images.” The auctioneer, Sotheby, plans to start the bidding for Kobe Bryant’s Lakers jersey at $5M with a starting window of […]

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Kobe Bryant’s Daughter, Natalia Seeks Restraining Order Against Stalker

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The eldest daughter of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Natalia, has a stalker. The 20-year-old is seeking a restraining order against a man that Natalia claims have been stalking her for several months. Natalia Bryant Requests Restraining Order Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant, has filed a request for […]

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Vanessa Bryant Awarded $16 Million In Damages In Crash Photos Lawsuit

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Jurors delivered a verdict in the lawsuit involving Vanessa Bryant against Los Angeles County and awarded her $16 million. Her co-plaintiff, Chris Chester is walking away with a $15 million judgment as well. 

Chester’s wife Sarah and 13-year-old daughter Payton, were among the nine people killed in the Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash near Calabasas.

READ MORE: Deputy Says He Doesn’t Regret Taking Photos Of Kobe Bryant’s Remains

Their lawsuit accuses LA county of negligence because first responders shared graphic images of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other victims remains.

Vanessa cried and left the courtroom at one point during the trial, with her and Chester’s legal team saying there isn’t an amount too high that they can be awarded for what they went through, calling it “inhuman and inhumane.” The federal jury unanimously agreed that first responders invaded Bryant’s privacy and caused her emotional distress by sharing photos of victims’ remains,

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ICYMI: Deputy Says He Doesn’t Regret Taking Photos Of Kobe Bryant’s Remains

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The Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputy who took dozens of photos of Kobe Bryant’s remains says he doesn’t regret it. 

Vanessa Bryant, filed a lawsuit against the county after officials allegedly shared photos of remains taken at the scene of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.  

Deputy Doug Johnson admitted he took 25 photos of both Kobe and Gianna’s remains at the request of deputy Raul Versales, however Bryant’s lawyers played a recording of Versales saying no one requested pictures.  

When asked if he regretted taking them or if he would have done anything differently, Johnson said “no.” 

 On Friday, a retired cop testified that officers in LA have a culture of keeping graphic photos of dead high-profile victims for their own amusement, called “ghoul books.”

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