Kobe Bryant's undeniable influence will illuminate The City of Angels for years to come

A Father's Love:🙏🏾 Remembering basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here     TOP STORY   Kobe's Kingdom: Los Angeles Mourns A Legend   In a tribute to the revered L.A. Laker and the impact he had on his beloved town, this writer remembers that "Kobe was the thread that kept us together in a city that wants to pull apart."   SEE FULL STORY   TOP STORY   RIP Kobe Bryant: Alicia Keys And Boyz II Men Open Grammy Awards With 'It's So Hard to Say Goodbye'   The former NBA player died tragically in a fatal helicopter crash hours before music's biggest night.   SEE FULL STORY       MORE FROM ESSENCE   10 Times Kobe Bryant Was A Star Off Of The Court   SEE FULL STORY   John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Meek Mill, And More To Pay Tribute To Nipsey Hussle At The Grammys   SEE FULL STORY       Here's Every Single Outfit Alicia Keys Wore While Hosting The Grammys   SEE FULL STORY   Nipsey Hussle's Grandmother Joins Lauren London For Heartfelt Grammy Acceptance Speech   SEE FULL STORY     TRENDING HEADLINES   Investigation Into Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Could Focus On Fog: Reports What Other Candidates Can Take From Elizabeth Warren's Campaign MSNBC Anchor Denies Using Racial Slur During Kobe Bryant Reporting   Nipsey Hussle, Michelle Obama, Beyonce & More Win Big At The Grammys   SEE FULL STORY   The Best Beauty Looks From The Post-Grammys Celebrations   SEE FULL STORY         Cardi B Skipped The Grammys Red Carpet But Here's Her Look   SEE FULL STORY       Lil Nas X Is A Popping Pink Cowboy At The Grammys   SEE FULL STORY       UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL SUBSCRIBE TO ESSENCE © 2018 Essence Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited For further communication please contact: Essence Magazine Customer Service Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice.