Used Kobe Bryant’s Money to Support

Dr. Umar Johnson has stuck a nerve with social media users following his appearance on “The Joe Budden Podcast.” The episode, which premiered on Christmas Day, saw the pan-Africanist supercharged as he accused Vanessa Bryant of flagrantly using her late husband, Kobe Bryant’s, fortune to further the advancement of white communities.

The staunch critic of interracial relationships accused Vanessa of being like other white women who marry Black men but do little to nothing to uplift the Black community. The mother of four is Mexican-American and was with the Los Angeles Lakers franchise player for 21 years and married for 19.

Dr. Umar Johnson claims Vanessa Bryant has not supported the Black community with Kobe Bryant’s “Black money” since his death. Photos: Drumarjohnson/Instagram; Vanessabryant/Instagram.

As widely reported, Kobe, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others perished in a January 26, 20202 helicopter crash. He was survived by his wife and three remaining daughters, Natalia, Bianca, and Capri.

In his argument against the widow, Johnson stated, “Vanessa inherited his wealth and guess what? Is Vanessa Bryant using any of that Black man’s money to do any good in the Black community? Absof—kinlutely not.”

At the time of his death, the NBA hall of famer had an estimated wealth of $600 million. In February, she was awarded a $28.85 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Los Angeles County over photos taken at the scene of the helicopter crash