- Taylor Swift gifts Kobe Bryant’s daughter a “22” hat
- The touching moment during the “Eras” tour in Los Angeles
- Swift’s thoughtful act resonates with fans and showcases her compassion
During Taylor Swift’s recent stop on The Eras Tour at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, the pop superstar once again demonstrated her affection for the Bryant family. The concert was the second of six shows at the venue, and it was an evening filled with special guests and emotional moments.
Among the notable attendees were Sarah Paulson, Ashley Tisdale, Hayley Kiyoko, Vanessa Lachey, Lizzy McAlpine, and more. Also present at the concert were longtime friends of Taylor Swift, the Bryant family, who have been known to be as die-hard ‘Swifties’.
As the show neared its conclusion, Taylor Swift performed her cult hit “22” and took the opportunity to make a heartfelt gesture to six-year-old Bianka Bryant, the daughter of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Swift gave Bianka the iconic “22” hat, which holds sentimental value as it was part of an outfit featured in the music video for the song “22.” This wasn’t the first time Swift had bestowed this gift, having previously given the hat to Selena Gomez’s sister.
Taylor Swift’s History With Kobe Bryant And His Family
The connection between Taylor Swift and Kobe Bryant traces back to the ‘1989’ tour in 2015 when Bryant attended one of Swift’s concerts. During the event, the NBA legend honored Swift for setting the record for “most sold-out shows” in the history of the Staples Center, now known as the Cryto.com arena.
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Bryant shared a photo from that night, and he raved about Taylor Swift. In an interview with Jordan Harbinger on the Jordan Harbinger Show, Kobe praised Swift:
“I think it’s important to listen to people who do great things. It’s not just genre specific. Taylor has been at the top of the game for a very, very long time. How and Why?”
“How does she write? How does she get into that mental place to create things over and over and over? It is a lot of pressure to follow up a number one album with a better album.”
“I don’t care if you like her music or don’t like her music. Look at what she’s doing, it’s frightening. It’s unbelievable.”
Tragically, five years later, in 2020, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, lost their lives in a helicopter crash. Upon hearing the devastating news, Taylor Swift paid tribute to the late basketball star, expressing her grief and stating, “Kobe meant so much to me and to us all.”
My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy. I can’t fathom what the families are going through. Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 26, 2020
The Bryant family’s admiration for Taylor Swift goes beyond this recent concert gesture. In 2020, Taylor Swift sent a replica of her “folklore” cardigan to Natalia Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter, who shared her excitement about receiving the gift on her Instagram story, expressing that she was “obsessed” with the album. Taylor also sent a special Midnight gift to Vanessa Bryant upon the release of her new album.
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