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Mamba Mentality (Kobe Bryant)

Mamba Mentality (Kobe Bryant)

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This person died 2020, age 41. He won an Academy Award in 2018 – the first African American to win for best animated short. He was fueled by a seemingly endless reservoir of self-confidence. He gave himself the nickname Black Mamba. Today’s dead celebrity is Kobe Bryant.

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Famous & Gravy is created and hosted by Michael Osborne. This episode features guest co-host Sara Murphy.


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NYT obituary for Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-winning short film Dear Basketball

Jay Shetty interview with Kobe Bryant (On Purpose podcast)

Modern Family cameo clip

Jimmy Kimmel interview: Kobe talks about Gianna and being a Girl Dad

Dead or Alive quiz game

Famous & Gravy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads

Famous & Gravy official website


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