Kobe Bryant Reflects on the Death of Phife Dawg and A Tribe Called Quest's "Timeless" Music

Kobe Bryant reflects on the death of A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg.

March 26, 2016

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Earlier this week, the hip hop community was hit with the sad news of A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg's death due to lifelong complications with diabetes. During an interview after the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets last night, Kobe Bryant was asked if he had ever listened to Tribe and said, "Of course." He then went on to talk about the impact of the 5-Foot Assassin and Tribe's legacy:

Kobe also discussed the music that he listens to before games:

Check out Kobe's interview in the clip above. #RIPPhifeDawg

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