Kendrick Lamar Pays Homage to Kobe Bryant in Special ESPN Spot, "Fade to Black"

The Compton wiz chimes in on Kobe’s best moments.

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The final days have come to single digits; the NBA world will be waving farewell to the obsessed assassin, Kobe Bryant, on April 13. Beginning and ending his career in Los Angeles, it’s only right that Kendrick Lamar contribute in paying respect to The Black Mamba. In a dedicated ESPN clip titled “Fade to Black,” the poster-boy of Compton remembers Bryant’s best moments and sheds light on his contribution to the sport of basketball. Check out the video above and let us know your thoughts.

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