A mural dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized for the second time, just days before riots erupted in the city over immigration raids. The 'Mambas Forever' artwork was defaced with white spray paint. It had only recently been restored on May 30 after a previous vandalism in April, with Lakers star Luka Doncic helping fund the restoration.
Kobe Bryant mural vandalized for 2nd time days before riots grip Los Angeles
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A mural dedicated to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles was vandalized for the second time, just days before riots erupted in the city over immigration raids. The 'Mambas Forever' artwork was defaced with white spray paint. It had only recently been restored on May 30 after a previous vandalism in April, with Lakers star Luka Doncic helping fund the restoration.
Trending- 1 January 2020: Kobe and Gianna Bryant killed in helicopter crash.
- 2 April 2025: Mural initially defaced.
- 3 May 30, 2025: Mural restored.
- 4 Early June 2025: Mural vandalized for the second time.
- 5 Early June 2025: Riots grip Los Angeles.
- Defacement of public art
- Uncertainty about restoration
- Potential link to broader social unrest (riots)
What: A mural dedicated to Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant was vandalized for the second time.
When: A few days before June 9, 2025 (riots occurred for several days). The mural was restored on May 30, after being initially defaced in April. Kobe and Gianna died in January 2020.
Where: Downtown Los Angeles, Fashion District, about 20 miles from Paramount.
Why: Unclear, no suspects named. Occurred days before riots over Trump administration’s illegal immigration raids, but direct link to vandalism is not stated.
How: White spray paint was used to deface the artwork.