Fresh Paint, Same Disrespect: Kobe And Gigi Bryant Mural Vandalized Again In Downtown Los Angeles
The streets of Downtown L.A. got real disrespectful—again. The mural of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, a powerful tribute that sits on the side of a building at 14th and Main, was hit with white spray paint Tuesday night—just four days after it had been lovingly restored.
SMH: Mural Honoring Kobe Bryant And His Daughter Gianna Vandalized In Downtown Los Angeles
Artist Sloe Motions, the man behind the mural, had just brought the piece back to life after it was originally defaced in what he called a turf war between street artists. But now? He’s had enough.
He told TMZ Sports he’s strongly considering relocating the mural altogether: “Fully restored Kobe and Gigi mural with graffiti protection all thanks to Luka Doncic and everyone who donated to the GoFundMe.”
And let’s talk about the love—because the city did show up. Lakers star Luka Doncic dropped $5,000 into the mural’s GoFundMe restoration fund. It was a real community moment. “It’s great how a bad situation can bring so many people together to bring something back greater,” Sloe said. “There were so many people that had showed up to help out and it was highly appreciated.”
“I really felt the LOS ANGELES love on this one.”
But that joy was short-lived. White spray paint now scrawls across the iconic image—again. And that has Sloe thinking hard about where this tribute truly belongs.
Sloe Motions May Relocate The Mural To Protect Kobe And Gigi’s Legacy
This ain’t just about paint on a wall. This mural means something. To the city. To the fans. To the culture. And right now, Sloe Motions is trying to protect that meaning.
He hasn’t locked in a new location yet, but he’s on the hunt. And considering the impact and the constant disrespect, it’s a move that many in the community support.
This mural joins a long list of tributes around the world honoring Kobe and Gigi Bryant after their tragic passing in 2020. But this one hits different—it’s in the heart of the city they repped so hard.
As Sloe joins countless artists from L.A. to Italy who’ve used their talents to keep the Bryant legacy alive, this vandalism feels like a slap to the face—not just to him, but to every single person who showed up to honor greatness.
