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Taylor Swift’s Heartwarming TikTok Return to Celebrate Kobe Bryant’s Daughter’s Graduation!

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Over the weekend, Taylor Swift joyously re-emerged on social media platforms to cheer on Kobe Bryant’s daughter Natalia during her college graduation at the University of Southern California (USC).

35-year-old Grammy winner has largely avoided the limelight and kept a low profile since wrapping up her Eras Tour and after Travis Kelce’s defeat in the Super Bowl in February.

Meanwhile, it wasn’t long before enthusiasts picked up on the fact that the celebrity has started liking a brief video posted by Natalia, who is 22 years old, on TikTok.

The video displayed the recent college graduate standing with some friends, lip-syncing to Taylor Swift’s song “Nothing New,” including these lines: ‘How can someone claim to know everything at 18 and nothing at 22? Will you still find me attractive when I’m no longer new or exciting?’

The first person said, ‘We’re all just checking out who Taylor liked,’ and the second one wrote, ‘TAYLOR GAVE IT A LIKE! This little action tells us she’s alive and well.’ (The purpose here is to convey the same meaning while using different words and sentence structures.)

One commented that ‘Taylor seems active again,’ while another excited fan exclaimed, ‘Everyone, Taylor has liked something on TikTok! She’s back!’

A different message was typed out, ‘Has Taylor finally recalled her TikTok password?’, and someone responded, ‘Wow, Taylor might be returning!’

One Swiftie expressed their enthusiasm by saying, ‘TAYLOR REALLY ENJOYED THIS! OMG!’ While another noted, ‘It’s been over a year since Taylor last liked a video.’ (Alternatively, you could say ‘It has been more than a year since Taylor last gave a like to a video.’)

In the past few months, Swift has kept a low profile, yet this month, she was seen dining with Kelce and their respective families on Mother’s Day.

This month, the singer was officially summoned in connection with the legal dispute that made headlines between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

For quite some time, Swift has had a strong bond with the Bryant family, and it’s worth noting that Kobe shared a stage performance with the Love Story singer during her 1989 World Tour back in 2015.

41-year-old he tragically passed away, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other individuals, due to a helicopter accident that occurred in January 2020.

In the previous year, the singer wore a necklace that was given to her by Vanessa, who is Kobe Bryant’s widow. This necklace originated from the Mambacita x ZC collection, which became available for purchase back in March 2022.

The gold pendant, adorned with a chain, carries a compact, round design. Embossed on its face is a well-known maxim from the late basketball legend: “Believe in yourself.

Shortly following Swift’s appearance, Vanessa shared a delightful tribute on her Instagram Stories by acknowledging the Grammy-winning artist and resharing a post showcasing the celebrity wearing the necklace.

She inserted a heartfelt, blue heart emoji with the message “We Love You Taylor” written inside it.

2023 saw Vanessa posting a TikTok video initially uploaded by ESPN. The video showcased the instant when Kobe moved forward amidst the jubilant audience to unveil a unique banner for Swift.

In the year 2019, even before his passing, the former basketball player had shared insights about Taylor Swift during a chat on The Jordan Harbinger Podcast.

She’s a charming child. In fact, she was very kind to my daughters long before she gained fame and transformed into Taylor Swift.

‘So that’s why I’ll always, if she needs anything from me, I’m always there,’ Kobe had expressed.

After the heartbreaking loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with eight other people in a fatal helicopter accident on January 26, 2020, Taylor expressed a touching tribute on X.

She expressed her feelings by writing, “I’m shattered to hear about this terrible event that seems beyond comprehension. I can hardly imagine the pain the affected families must be experiencing.

Kobe held immense significance for me, as well as countless others. I extend my heartfelt sympathies, thoughts, and continuous consolations to Vanessa, her family, and everyone else affected by this tragic incident.

In the summer of 2020, towards the end of the year, the singer presented Natalia, the oldest child of Vanessa and Kobe, with a cardigan as a gift.

She quickly posted a photo of the item on her personal Instagram stories, crediting @taylorswift and expressing her excitement, “I’m absolutely thrilled with ‘folklore’, thank you so much!

In August 2023, Vanessa along with her daughters, Natalia, who is eight years old, and five-year-old Capri, visited the Swift’s Eras Tour venue in Los Angeles.

The generous benefactor posted unforgettable pictures and video snippets from that extraordinary evening, capturing the instant when Bianka received the performer’s hat on stage.

Apart from her other sharing, Vanessa also gave a peek at the denim jacket she once wore, featuring a snapshot of Taylor and Kobe performing together on stage in 2015.

At her recent graduation ceremony, Natalia paid tribute to her deceased father by displaying the “Black Mamba” emblem close to her heart.

As a devoted follower, I proudly adorned my cap with a golden emblem during my graduation from the School of Cinematic Arts, emblazoned boldly above the words.

As an ardent admirer, I couldn’t help but be thrilled when I spotted Natalia’s alma mater, Kappa Kappa Gamma, emblazoned on the paraphernalia she owned. What truly set my heart racing, though, was discovering that she had graduated Cum Laude – a distinguished honor reserved for students who maintained a GPA between 3.50 and 3.74. Simply put, her academic prowess left me in awe!

In a previous chat with Entertainment Tonight, I shared that my college years were quite typical for me.

She mentioned, ‘We have managed to discover our greatest friends and build a strong, fundamental friendship circle.’

Last year, during a conversation with Town & Country, she shared her aspirations for a career within the entertainment sector as a college graduate.

She expressed that she finds it exciting to be involved in both the fashion and film industries, as they are collaborative environments where one gets to interact with a diverse array of individuals. This blended experience, she believes, gives the world a more intimate, connected feeling.

In her interview, the model shared her aspirations for the impact she hopes to leave behind, which she referred to as her ‘legacy’.

My primary aim when it comes to personal legacy is simply to strive to be the best version of myself I can be. It’s important to recognize that there are no predetermined expectations for what one should achieve at every point in life.

Bryant went on saying, ‘What I require is the understanding that I must always keep educating myself, as there’s no point where learning ends.’

Continue striving, always aiming to be your best self, and absorb as much knowledge as you can. Remember, growth is an ongoing process.

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2025-05-21 01:38

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