Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa is accused of failing to support the black community with the basketball star’s $600m fortune by controversial social media personality Dr. Umar Johnson

Social media personality Dr. Umar Johnson has accused Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, of not supporting the black community with her husband's fortune.

Bryant, daughter Gianna and seven others were killed when their helicopter crashed in fog in Calabasas, California, in 2020. He was survived by his wife and three surviving daughters, Natalia, Bianca and Capri.

It is believed that the basketball legend had amassed a fortune of $600 million at the time of his tragic death.

Earlier this year, Vanessa was also awarded a $28.85 million settlement after filing a lawsuit against Los Angeles County over photos taken at the crash site.

But Johnson, whose views on homosexuality and interracial relationships have caused controversy in the past, has accused Vanessa of not using that wealth to support the black community.

It is believed that Bryant had amassed a fortune of $600 million at the time of his tragic death in 2020

On the Joe Budden Podcast he said, “Kobe Bryant has passed away. Vanessa inherited his wealth and guess what? Is Vanessa Bryant using some of that black man's money to do good in the black community? Absolutely not.'

When asked how he knows that, he answers: “Because she is a public figure.”

When one of the other panelists says that Johnson can't possibly know what she spends her money on, he angrily replies, “I do.” I know and I'm telling you now.

“Vanessa Bryant just started an initiative with three predominantly white colleges, a sort of sports initiative with Kobe's money and Kobe's name, and didn't even pick a single HBCU (historically black colleges and universities). With a black man's money.'

Johnson also targeted boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler's widow, Kay, for the same purpose. He also claimed Hagler died as a result of a reaction to a Covid-19 shot, which she has strongly denied in the past.

“Great Marvin Hagler. He died from taking a Covid shot. Is his white widow using some of the beautiful Marvin Hagler's fortune to help black people?'

Told he is being dishonest, Johnson replies, “How? Expecting white women to use black money to help black people. How is that unfair?'

His fellow panelist responds, “The same way you name these people, we can name crazy black women who got dirty money from their husbands who did things to help black people.”

Vanessa received a $28.85 million settlement after filing a lawsuit against Los Angeles County

The Lakers will unveil a statue of Bryant outside their downtown arena on February 8 next year

Johnson then interjected, saying, “Here's the big difference. Do you know what the difference is?

“If I marry a white woman, when I die, my wealth will go to the people who robbed my community of everything.”

The “initiative” mentioned by Johnson could be the first Mamba program launched earlier this year.

The University of Kentucky, University of Connecticut, University of Southern California, University of Oregon, Duke and LSU basketball programs received Mamba logo uniforms, Kobe sneakers and other apparel for the season.

However, the collaboration with Nike was not intended as an act of charity, but rather as a marketing strategy to draw attention to the Mamba sneakers.

Vanessa, who dated Bryant for 21 years and was married to him for 19 years, has reportedly donated $16 million of her Los Angeles County settlement to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

Formerly known as the Mamba Sports Foundation before the deaths of Bryant and his daughter, the organization strives to create opportunities in sports for underserved boys and girls.

Vanessa also continues to lead the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation.

The Lakers plan to unveil a statue of Bryant, an NBA Hall-of-Famer, outside Crypto.com Arena on February 8 next year.

That date will not only honor Bryant and the two numbers he wore throughout his career (8 and 24), but will also commemorate Kobe's daughter Gianna, who wore number 2 when she played.