He said: “I’m heartbroken….. hurt. This is truly a sad day for Los Angeles, the game of basketball & the entire world.
“My heart is with Vanessa, those beautiful baby girls & the immediate family. Kobe, man….. thank you for everything over the years, especially the advice, short talks with my boys & all that you’ve contributed.
“I love you brother, you & GiGi rest well together #MambaMentalityForeve (sic)”
2 Chainz also got new tattoos to remember Bryant, as he revealed a No. 2 on his right knee and No. 4 on his left knee, representing the sportsman’s No. 24 jersey when he retired.
He wrote on Instagram: “Thank you @tat2nene #24 #longlivebean (sic)”
Meanwhile, it has been confirmed Bryant and his daughter Gianna were laid to rest in a private funeral held in Corona Del Mar, California, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020.
The funeral comes as a public memorial is set to be held on Feb. 24, 2020, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where Bryant played professional basketball with the Lakers for the entirety of his career.