Taylor Swift surprised Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka with her signature “22” hat during her concert in Los Angeles on Thursday night, in a heartwarming moment that has since gone viral.
The 6-year-old was in the audience with her mother Vanessa and sister Natalia, and she was clearly thrilled to receive the gift. Swift stopped the show during her performance of “22” to give Bianka the hat. She knelt down at the edge of the stage and placed the hat on Bianka’s head, then gave her a hug. Bianka smiled and waved to the crowd, and Swift told her, “This is for you, because you’re 22.”
The moment was captured on video and shared on social media, where it quickly went viral. Fans praised Swift for her gesture, and many said it was a touching way to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy.
“This is so sweet,” one fan wrote. “Taylor is such a kind and thoughtful person.”
“This made me cry,” another fan said. “Kobe would be so proud of Bianka.”
The moment was also meaningful for Vanessa Bryant, who posted a photo of Bianka wearing the hat on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Thank you @taylorswift for making Bianka’s night. She will cherish this forever.”
Swift’s gesture was a heartwarming way to show her support for the Bryant family. It was also a reminder of the power of music to bring people together.
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In addition to the heartwarming moment on stage, Swift also paid tribute to Kobe Bryant throughout her concert. She performed “Habits (Stay High)” by Tove Lo, which Bryant had often used as his pregame music. She also spoke about Bryant’s legacy during her introduction to “Long Live.”
“I want to dedicate this song to Kobe Bryant,” Swift said. “He was an inspiration to us all, and he will never be forgotten.”
The concert was Swift’s first stop on her “Eras” tour, which is in support of her latest album, “Red (Taylor’s Version).” The tour is scheduled to run through November 2023.
Swift’s gesture to Bianka Bryant was a touching moment that will no doubt be remembered for years to come. It was a reminder of the power of music to bring people together, and it was a touching way to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy
