Kobe Bryant would have celebrated his 43rd birthday on Aug. 23, 2021. These photos only catch a glimpse of what went into the making of Kobe Bryant, a father, husband, son, brother and friend forever known as the "Black Mamba."

With Beyoncé being inducted soon in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, we took a look at 9 other Black celeb history makers as well.

When it comes to comparing James Harden and Joel Embiid to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, Shaq is not trying to hear it.

Thanks to a smart early investment in the sports drink Bodyarmor, the late Kobe Bryant has given his estate a multimillion-dollar monster payday after Coca-Cola recently acquired full ownership of the company in a $5.6 billion cash deal.

Late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is being honored at the Basketball Hall of Fame, and his widow Vanessa Bryant made sure to be one of the first to visit his tribute exhibit with their young girls in tow.

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Michael Jordan is speaking out about his last text message exchange with the late Kobe Bryant.

Vanessa Bryant honored her daughter Gigi on what would've been her 15th birthday by creating a clothing line, in partnership with female-owned brand Dannijo, called “Mambacita x Dannijo”. 

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Vanessa Bryant has ceased the deal between her late husband, Kobe Bryant, and Nike, which caused quite the uproar among fans

Kobe Bryant's contract with Nike is officially over. The late, great future NBA Hall of Famer's estate decided not to re-up the deal, leaving sneakerheads unsure what that exactly means.

Though Kobe's fans came through being a loyal Laker player, his charisma won the hearts of people beyond basketball.

Sources close to Vanessa Bryant shared a statement with NewsOne attributed to her that provides a glimpse into the unfortunate family drama with her mother that includes allegations of extortion over unfulfilled promises of material items.

Sources close to Vanessa Bryant shared a statement with NewsOne attributed to her that provides a glimpse into the unfortunate family drama with her mother that includes allegations of extortion over unfulfilled promises of material items.