On Sunday morning, the world lost a basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. In a horrific helicopter crash, 9 people lost their lives, including Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant.
Basketball fan or not, Bryant touched the lives of many Americans with his wisdom and perseverance. The beloved basketball player inspired millions of people and that did not go unnoticed on social media. Within the music industry, the EDM community shared their sentiments about the tragic event.
In the span of 24 hours, we have learned how many people deeply cared about the NBA star. Take a look at some of the heartfelt reactions below.
Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant.
— 🏠 VALENTINO KHAN 🏠 (@ValentinoKhan) January 26, 2020
Please read, it would mean a lot to me.
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No! Not Kobe. No.
— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe...i can’t believe it. You were THE goat.
— Dillon Francis (@DillonFrancis) January 26, 2020
Heart is hurting today. Life is precious, take time to love the people in ur life today.
— CRAY (@craymusic) January 26, 2020
So fucking sad man 😞 rip kobe
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) January 26, 2020
I feel lucky that I got to see Kobe play. I even saw his 2nd last home game. I never knew him personally but saw the impact he left on so many people & that is inspirational. I always think heros are invincible & it reminds me that we never know what’s next so b kind to eachother
— ALISON WONDERLAND (@awonderland) January 27, 2020
I can’t believe it. Our hero. LA’s GOAT. Kobe and his daughter too? This just heart breaking.
— T᷈O᷈K᷈iM᷈O᷈N᷈S᷈T᷈A᷈ (@TOKiMONSTA) January 26, 2020
Really torn up about Kobe. We’ve been a fan of his our entire lives. Love to his family and friends. RIP you legend 💔
— BIG GIGANTIC (@BigGigantic) January 26, 2020
Kobe was my generations Michael Jordan. I grew up wishing i was Kobe. Rest In Peace Black mamba. You’ll forever be the goat in my book.
— Yultron (@yultron) January 26, 2020
Growing up in LA, Kobe was the biggest and most important figure within this city. He was immortal in our eyes. His accomplishments and work ethic were something everyone looked up to. A goat among goats. To hear this startling tragic news about Kobe is unreal.
— Brownies & Lemonade 💜💛 (@TeamBandL) January 26, 2020
RIP Kobe Bryant💔
What?!? KOBE BRYANT?! REALLY ??? 💔💔💔💔
— ookay (@Ookay) January 26, 2020