Dancehall Reacts As Kobe Bryant Dies At 41
The world has been stunned by the loss of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant.
The 41-year-old, who won five championships with the team, died earlier today (January 26) in a helicopter crash. Bryant was a passenger on board a helicopter that crashed in the Los Angeles County suburb of Calabasas. He was reportedly traveling in his own private helicopter when it crashed. At least three other people were killed, including his 13-year-old daughter, Giana.
Several Dancehall stars took to Instagram to express both their shock at the NBA legend’s sudden death and convey their condolences.
Mavado posted a photo of the NBA legend and his 13 year old daughter, saying “Sad as f-ck RIP legend”.
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Jodi Couture posted a screenshot of the TMZ story and said: Dammmm this really broke my heart 💔🐐 REST IN PEACE GOAT.
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Jahmiel seemed to also feel the loss as he posted a pic of Kobe with the caption: “Rip Legend🕊…My Condolences Goes Out To His Family…Jah Know.”
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Foundation dancehall artiste Spragga Benz also expressed his sadness at the legend’s passing: “Please say it ain’t so…😭is this fake news… ? Please be fake news.”
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Morgan Heritage also seemed to struggling with the news as they posted: “Our hearts are broken as a family to see this man pass away. He was a true champion, fighter, father and husband. This one is a SHOCKER please love your families and spend as much time as possible. Life is way to short! #kobe #kobebryant #ripkobe” and in another post said: “MY GOD!!! We feel for his wife!!!! PRAYERS TO @kobebryant ENTIRE FAMILY! THIS WAAAAAY TO MUCH!!! #ripgiannabryant #ripkobe #family #lifetooshort.”
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Agent Sasco also posted twice. His first post was: “Jah Know #RIP #BlackMamba” and the other one: “#Unimaginable 🙏🏾 Thoughts and Prayers for the #Bryants and other grieving families.” #Kobe has been posted over six million times as the world continues to deal with the reality of his passing.
Jamaican sprinter and dancheall producer Usain Bolt also posted his disbelief: “Still can’t believe @kobebryant 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 #RIP.” Tarrus Riley questioned the fragility of life: “🙏🏽Rest Ez…What is Life? #MAMBA.”
Konshens posted a simple RIP and Ding Dong responded to his post with “🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.”
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Mr. Vegas also expressed his condolonces using Instagram. He posted: “He left a positive mark, his journey came to an end. Fly to your higher dimension BLACK MAMBA, and take your rightful place GOD. #Suubi.”
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Rvssian was heart broken at the news.
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Ziggy Marley posted a photo of a Black Mamba, as Bryant was sometimes called.
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Macka Diamond said, “Too sad sip condolences to the families”.
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