Good ol’ Mrs. Black Mamba. Vanessa Bryant has heard it all before, and she’s not letting another recycled rumor ruin her weekend. On Sunday, she put a stop to whispers about an alleged pregnancy with a playful Instagram post that showed both her humor and a chilled drink.
“Enjoying my Honey Deuce. Keep me posted on how this imaginary pregnancy rumor is coming along. 24 years later… same rumor,” Bryant wrote on Instagram on Sunday.
The post quickly made the rounds online, with fans praising Vanessa Bryant for handling the talk with class and wit. For many, her response served as a reminder that celebrities often face recycled stories that never go away. Yet Bryant’s lighthearted tone showed she isn’t just brushing them off but spinning them into moments of levity.
The comment, and its non-retaliatory nature, sat well with the fans who loved the concept of taking the high road. Rumors around the mill are as such: it all goes round and round. It comes and goes. And we think this may be the best approach to both acknowledge and put your foot down, but also de-escalate by clapping back instead of firing back. Who knows when it’ll be back, but for now, the fans have something new to remember.
It’s no joke when people say that celebrity hoaxes spare no one. Even one as quiet in the background as Vanessa Bryant. As much as people wish not to be under the limelight at times, it, sadly, comes as part of the package of famedom. Or in Vanessa Bryant’s case, the spouse of someone with fame.
Vanessa Bryant Shines at Mamba League Invitational in Swarovski Kobe 3 Protros
Vanessa Bryant made heads turn when she showed up at the Mamba League Invitational wearing one of the rarest sneaker looks around.
“Vanessa Bryant pulled up to the Mamba League Invitational in a custom pair of Swarovski-fied Kobe 3 Protros [diamond emoji] [snake moji],” Sneaker Freaker shared on X.
Vanessa Bryant’s “Diamond” Nike Kobe 3 Protro features 5575 Swarovski crystals, per @kustoo 💎🥶 https://t.co/HtRIFJjka4 pic.twitter.com/afc59qKOyV
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) August 25, 2025
Sparkling. Attention-grabbing. And a nice little touch on the pair of sneakers. These little details, from the Swarovski crystals to the signature Kobe cues, show us how we can take our pairs beyond. What a way to make a statement at the Mamba League.
And as for the league itself, Vanessa Bryant will always hold this one close to her. Another avenue for your potential ballers to showcase, and maybe grab some of the glory that isn’t always within reach. An influential wife, in an influential tourney, rocking influential sneaks. A recipe for subtle success.
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