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Vanessa Bryant Praises Taylor Swift for Wearing Mamba & Mambacita Sweatshirt in Disney+ Doc

Bryant framed the onscreen moment as a meaningful boost for the foundation that channels net merchandise proceeds into youth sports.

Overview

  • Bryant shared screenshots on Dec. 30 from Taylor Swift: The End of an Era and wrote, “What a gift. We love you @taylorswift,” on Instagram Stories.
  • In the scene, Swift rehearses an acoustic mashup with Gracie Abrams ahead of an Eras Tour date in Canada while wearing the royal blue crewneck.
  • The Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, created in honor of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, says net apparel proceeds support programming for underserved athletes.
  • Swift and the Bryants have longstanding ties, including Kobe appearing onstage in 2015 and Bianka Bryant receiving Swift’s “22” hat at a 2023 Los Angeles show.
  • The docuseries’ Disney+ release at the end of December renewed attention to the nonprofit’s mission and its merchandise.