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Rap Celebrates Mamba Day - Basketball lovers knew this day was coming: Mamba Day, Kobe Bryant's final game. Whether you love or love to hate Kobe, chances are you're going to miss him on the court. Kobe's been a fixture for NBA fans (mainly Lakers fans, but if hate equals love here, then we include everyone) with over 20 years of wearing purple and gold. The Black Mamba has also been referenced in countless rap songs, which is why it was totally appropriate that the hip hop elite casually stop by the Staples Center in Los Angeles to bid adieu to arguably this generation's GOAT. And by "casually stop by," we mean pay thousands of $$. Check out who showed up. — Janice Llamoca  (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Kanye, Rap Game Kobe Bryant - Kanye proved his Kobe fanship with a commemorative "Mamba Day" shirt that was inspired by his The Life of Pablo merch designs. The front of the shirt read, "I feel like Kobe," aka like a winner (of at least his last game).  (Photo: Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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From One King of LA to Another - For Kendrick Lamar and other '80s babies, watching Kobe play for the last time was the equivalent to closing a chapter in their childhood.  (Photo: Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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Hov Is in the Building - Jay Z and music executive Steve Stoute watched in awe as Kobe hit those final threes. Beyoncé probably couldn't make it because she was too busy doing big things like preparing for the launch of her activewear line, Ivy Park.  (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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This Is What $40K Seats Look Like  - TDE CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith bought last minute courtside tickets and posted his receipt on Twitter for proof. No regrets.   (Photo: Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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Guess Who's Back in the Muthaf**king House? - Uncle Snoop had to send off one of the West Coast's greatest.  (Photo: London Ent / Splash News)

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G-Eazy Cheers on KB24 - The emcee has attended many games in the past, but as a Kobe fan, none were as epic as attending his final game.(Photo: Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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One of the Three Pictured Is Not From LA - Hint: It's not TDE's ScHoolboy Q and Kendrick Lamar. (Photo: NBA via Instagram)

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Kanye and Kobe Lock Eyes - It's possible that Kanye has not smiled this big since the birth of his son, Saint West.  (Photo: Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

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The Weeknd on a Tuesday - Abel and his girlfriend Bella Hadid wouldn't miss this event, either. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Mamba Out  - Kobe closed out his final game with 60 points — more than any player has ever scored in their final NBA game — in a 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz. We'll miss you, Kobe. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)