Hip-Hop’s Greatest References to Kobe Bryant

Swish, swish. End of an era.

Kobe Bryant officially announced his retirement this week and it’s possibly the saddest day in the sports world since the Jordan era. Love or hate the Mamba, his memory will forever be remember not only through stats but also through lyrics.

Highsnobiety curated a list of Kobe Bryant reference in 16 hip-hop songs to commemorate his legacy. Listen to lines from Kendrick Lamar, M.I.A., JAY Z, and more.

So Long Kobe: Hip-Hop’s Greatest References to #24