Kevin Gates Speaks On Kobe Bryant's Passing And Freestyles Mid-Story

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The rapper expressed his thoughts on the negativity he felt the day that the NBA superstar was lost to a helicopter crash.

In a new interview with Big Boy's Neighborhood, Kevin Gates shared a story of where he was when Kobe Bryant tragically passed away. Furthermore, he spoke of the negativity he felt in the air on that day before the news broke. However, many raised eyebrows at Gates as he freestyles in the middle of his story. Still, the Louisiana native shared a chilling account of January 26, 2020. Moreover, the NBA star and his 13-year-old daughter Giana tragically passed in a helicopter crash. While his loss continues to sting, this is one of many testimonies that kept and will continue to keep his spirit alive.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers adjusts his jersey during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 102-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

"The crash site [was] seven minutes from my house," he expressed. "Rest In Peace the Black Mamba. This here going to Virginia, got a hundred keys in a black Honda (that's the freestyle part). All of this was going on at the time. My nana came in. I told my tattoo artist- remember I told you? I said, 'Man, I don't feel like we should leave the house today. We just need to stay in today.' She came right to the house. I hate to even say this, but that's what happened. She came in the house and was like, 'They say Kobe just had a helicopter crash.'"

Furthermore, Big Boy asked, "So you said 'We shouldn't leave the house before?" "Before that s**t happened," Gates replied. "That s**t happened seven minutes from my house. Like, weird s**t like that always be happening to me." Ironically, the 37-year-old previously called Bryant a "rat" before his untimely passing. Granted, it was nearly four years before the tragic incident, and he made those claims after Kobe's last game. From what Gates said, he claimed that Kobe snitched on Shaquille O'Neal during Mamba's alleged rape trial.

Regardless, those emotions and postures mean nothing in the face of the immense void the legendary Laker left behind. This year, millions of fans remembered his legacy on the anniversary of his passing. Moreover, they shared some of their favorite memories of his games, his character, and the joy he gave so many. As Kevin Gates and others reflect on his absence, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Kobe Bryant's legacy.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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