'Who got Kobe Bryant's wife pregnant?': Man blasts Vanessa Bryant over alleged pregnancy, claims she's not allowed to move on

Time of India

02-06-2025

A bizarre wave of rumours surrounding Vanessa Bryant has taken over social media, and it's spiralled into a full-blown debate. It all began with a Facebook post where someone claimed Kobe Bryant's widow appeared to be pregnant. That alone was enough to stir chatter, but things escalated quickly after whispers spread that she might be dating a 27-year-old basketball player and expecting her fifth child with him. Amid the speculation, a video of a man furiously ranting about the alleged pregnancy has gone viral, drawing millions of views and turning the situation into a highly charged controversy.
Viral rant targets Vanessa Bryant for 'disrespecting Kobe'
The man in the now-viral clip didn't hold back. In a passionate, profanity-laced tirade, he slammed Vanessa for allegedly moving on, accusing her of tarnishing Kobe's legacy. "Kobe's wife is pregnant, and you all females out here are defending her, talking about, Oh, she's allowed to move on. Actually, no, the f*** she is not," he shouted.
Man goes off on Kobe Bryant's wife for allegedly getting pregnant after his passing. 👀 🏀 pic.twitter.com/dDKIPo56Su
He compared her situation to women who lost partners in less glorified circumstances, adding, "She got pregnant by THE BLACK MAMBA. She's supposed to die, legend, just like him." He even went as far as saying she shouldn't have access to Kobe's estate anymore and that her alleged new partner should take care of her financially.
The internet is somehow debating this.
What's frustrating is that this has turned into an actual topic of debate online. The comment section under the viral video has become a chaotic mix of opinions, with some people defending Vanessa's right to move forward while others accuse her of being disrespectful.
One user commented, 'How you gonna tell somebody when they can move on from their dead spouse?' While another said, 'She can move on but leave all the money and that house to his daughters.'
Grown ass man worried about somebody that he could never be with. How you gonna tell somebody when they can move on from their dead spouse?
I mean he got a point she can move on but leave all the money and that house that comes with it to his daughters
A few even suggested her earlier grief was "fake" based on how their love story ended. One user said, "I cried so much when she did her speech on Kobe after his passing during the celebration of life… Like, their love story was PERFECT the way it was and was something that I aspired to… I genuinely want my tears back because now it all seems so disingenuous."
i cried so much when she did her speech on Kobe after his passing during the celebration of life.. like their love story was PERFECT the way it was and was something that i aspired to.. i genuinely want my tears back cos now it all seems so ingenuine
One sensible person, meanwhile, highlighted, "I think men should refrain from making uninformed comments. They have no idea what they're talking about. For all we know, this could have been a preserved embryo or even Kobe's stored sperm. Nobody knows what kind of family planning arrangements they had in place. And even if she moved on, she fulfilled her role as a wife. Whether through divorce or death, she has every right to move forward with her life."
I think men should refrain from making uninformed comments. They have no idea what they're talking about. For all we know, this could have been a preserved embryo or even Kobe's stored sperm. Nobody knows what kind of family planning arrangements they had in place. And even if…
Vanessa responds to pregnancy rumours with sharp denial
Vanessa Bryant clearly saw the noise and shut it down fast. On June 1, 2025, she posted a meme featuring Rihanna floating in water and flipping off the camera, captioned, 'Me defending my peace, not pregnant, and having fun all summer.' It was her way of saying she's not entertaining any of it.
At 42, Vanessa continues to focus on her four daughters and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which she actively leads. Her social media has remained centred on family and philanthropy, with no signs of anything backing the pregnancy claims. If anything, the way she clapped back only proves she's still living on her terms, rumours or not.
Is Vanessa Bryant dating someone?
There have been rumours of Vanessa dating a 27-year-old NBA star, but there's been no actual proof to back those claims, just vague gossip floating around.
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