Jay-Z Recalls His Heartbreaking Last Conversation With Kobe Bryant

Feeling the loss of his longtime friend, the "Big Pimpin'" rapper concluded, "So, that's really a tough one and my wife and I took that—taking that—really tough. That's all I'll say on that. Just a great human being that was in a great space in his life."

Like Jay-Z, Beyonce also honored Kobe after the devastating news of his death broke. Taking to Instagram, the "Crazy in Love" singer posted a picture of the L.A. Lakers legend and his daughter sharing a sweet moment together.

"I will continue to diligently pray for your Queens," Beyonce wrote, referencing Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant and their remaining three children Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 7 months. "You are deeply missed beloved Kobe." She also shared separate photos Gianna and a young Kobe.

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