Update 03/2020: please scroll to the bottom of this post for a Google map with all the murals courtesy of ‘Kobe Mural’
The Sunday morning of January 26th 2020 Los Angeles received some shocking news along with the rest of the world.
Basketball superstar, Laker legend, and one of LA’s most beloved heroes Kobe Bryant, died in a horrific helicopter crash at the age of just 41. Making it even more tragic, on board with him was his 13 year old daughter, Gianna, 6 neighbors and friends and the pilot. There were no survivors.
As of this writing, just a few days after the accident, there have been people paying their respects to Kobe with shrines and murals across the city of LA (and around the world).
Incredibly just a short time after the accident dozens of new beautiful murals started popping up all over from talented local artists.
We wanted to share where you can find every mural in or near Los Angeles for LA Hackers who would like to visit and pay respects. As more murals are created they will add them to this article.
Thank you. God bless the Bryant family and the other families that lost their life in this tragic event.
Many of these murals are taken down without notice. At the very bottom of this post we have an active map that should be up to date.
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You can click on the address for every mural for it to open the directions directly in Google Maps.
1 – The DTLA Mural Near Staples
Description:
This is one of the most well known Kobe murals and was there before the tragic accident. It was created by artist Jonas Never @Never1959 back in 2016 when Kobe retired from the Lakers.
You can find the mural near the Staples Center, right across the street from the Los Angels Convention Center. Its located on a brick wall behind an outdoor parking lot.
Because of its location near Staples it will likely remain one of the most popular Kobe murals for people to come and pay their respects to.
Artist:@Never1959
Location: 1334 Lebanon Street, Los Angeles
Pic Credit:@dtlainsider
2 – The Melrose Mural @Shoe Palace
Description:
This Kobe mural was also dedicated to the superstar long before his passing. They call it the Mamba on Melrose and it was created by a talented artist from Long Beach: @jc.ro
It is an extremely unique piece crafted with 413 triangles to commemorate Kobes last game which was on 04-13 in 2016.
The mural is on the side of the Shoe Palace on Melrose. It was already a popular place for Kobe fans to snap a pic and now has become a shrine to the late great Laker.
Artist:@jc.ro
Location: 7725 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@jc.ro
3 – The Kobe Mural in NorthRidge
Description:
This mural was also created a few years back (I believe January of 2017) to honor Kobe Bryant.
The amazing work shows a beaming Kobe and was created by artist and Bryant super-fan Levi Ponce, who you can find at @LeviPonce.
Prior to Kobe Bryant’s passing it was the only mural located in the Valley (that I know of) and is on the side of the event space building called Collective Lifestyle.
ARtist: @LeviPonce
Location:8906 Reseda Blvd, Northridge
PIC Credit:@Koreatown
4 –Kobe & Gigi 4Ever at Pickford Market
Description:
This was the first mural to go up after the tragic accident and was somehow created in less than 24 hours.
The heart tugging piece was created by artist Jules Muck, who goes by @Muckrock, it shows Kobe and his beloved daughter Gigi smiling.
A ribbon with the words “Kobe and Gigi, forever daddy’s girl” is coiled next to the pair.
The mural is on the side of the Pickford Market in Los Angeles and has drawn crowds looking to pay their respects.
artist: @Muckrock
Location: 4566 Pickford St, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@Koreatown
5 – The Kobe & Gigi Mural in Studio City
Description:
A few days after the tragic accident the valley got a new mural brought to us by @Artoon_art
This beautiful piece also honors both Kobe and Gigi showing him looking up with his trademark jersey biting and her also looking up with a huge smile.
The mural is located on the side of the building of VEM Exotic rentals.
Artist: @Artoon_art
Location: 11459 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
PIC Credit:@artoon_Art
6 – Kobe in the LBC
Description:
As far as we can tell this mural popped up on January 28th, 2020 just 2 days after Kobes passing. And Long Beach is showing its love and respect for the Black Mamba courtesy of the talents from artist Mister Alek who you can find here: MisterAlek
This mural was created on the side of Priority Barber shop which borders Long Beach and Signal Hill.
artist:@MisterAlek
Location: 3390 Orange Ave, Signal Hill
PIC Credit:@MisterAlek
7 – Kobe, Fairfax District
Description:
This new mural honoring Kobe is in the heart of the city in the Fairfax district on 1st and LaBrea. Its creation was led by local LA legendary street artist @LeviPonce (remember him from Mural #3 above).
We told you he was a super-fan and he is honoring Kobe once again. This pic shows a giant Kobe smiling face to the left with a smaller Kobe figures ascending to the heavens for his signature dunk.
artist: @LeviPonce
Location: 100 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@escuchaz
8 – LAgends Never Die, Sunset
Description:
West Hollywood is honoring Kobe at the wall of the Pink Dot, a late night food an liquor store on famous Sunset Boulevard.
This mural is the second by artist Jules Muck, who goes by @Muckrock (remember her from #4 on our list)
She has incredibly already completed 2 cherished murals honoring Kobe just 3 days after his death.
This piece is called #LAgendsNeverDie and shows a smiling Kobe giving us the LA sign while rocking his famous #8 jersey.
Artist: @Muckrock
Location: 8495 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
PIC Credit:@drreamzzz
9 – The Mamba Embrace, Melrose
Description:
This sweet mural of Kobe embracing his daughter Gigi is on the side of Sportie LA on Melrose.
They are know for having sports murals on their walls and this one came up just a few days after the accident.
It was created by artist @BanditGraffiti who described a scene of people watching him in tears as he was creating the piece.
Artist:BanditGraffiti
Location: 7753 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@Banditgraffiti
10 – Kobe & The Mamba, Boyle Heights
Description:
Talented artist Sebastian “Vela” Velazquez has blessed us with the amazing mural in Boyle Heights.
@VelaArt is actually from Santa Fe New Mexico and not Los Angeles. Not sure if he just happened to be in town during the week of the tragic incident or he flew in for this.
Either way Boyle Heights has joined the list of LA neighborhoods with a beautiful tribute to LA Laker great Kobe Bryant.
It can be found on the outside wall of Jerezana ice cream Parlor.
Artist:@velaart
Location: 2200 e cesar chavez Avenue, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@velaart
11 – Kobe Mural, Venice Beach Boardwalk
Description:
Venice Beach is famous for its beautiful murals and now Los Angeles most beloved sports figure takes his place on a wall directly on the beach.
Artist:@cheink84
Location: 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
PIC Credit:@cheink84
12 – Salud, Near the Fashion District
Description:
We will just use a direct quote from the artist (from Instagram) since he says it so well.
From Artist: @rubenrojas
“There’s no doubt in how I remember you, how LA remembers you and how the world remembers you. Thank you for showing us greatness, hard work and that quitting is never an option.”
“This is a tribute to all nine people that passed on January 26th, 2020. Each of their names painted on the wall. Each of you inspired me to paint this. . Salud- to life and health, to live a full and present life, to leave a lasting legacy through our thoughts and our actions. To being remembered as good people.”
artist:@rubenrojas
Location: 2101 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@rubenrojas
13 – The Mambas, in Mid Wilshire
Description:
This is a beautiful mural done by a very well known artist named @mrbrainwash
One of the larger Kobe murals we have seen it not only showcases a full wall of a smiling Kobe and his daughter Gianna but another mural on a sidewall (not pictured here).
The other mural is a much younger Kobe palming a basketball with a serious no nonsense Mamba mentality look on his face.
Artist:@mrbrainwash
Location: 1251 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@shahinourian
14 – Kobe & Gigi, Costa Mesa
Description:
We go a little South to the city of Costa Mesa in Orange County for this mural. Although its not Los Angeles our neighbors in the OC have plenty of love for Kobe and what he mean to our city. Kobe and his family actually lived in Newport Beach.
This beautiful mural was created by the talented @tykewitnesawr and shows Kobe and Gigi back to back with a heavenly background.
Artist: @tykewitnesawr
Location: 739 W 19th St, Costa Mesa
PIC Credit:@rednektex
15 – Kobe Gold, Korea Town
Description:
This mural is located on the outside wall of a 7-11 in Korea Town.
It was done by @figuerstudio and is simply of Kobe’s side profile with the Laker purple and gold colors.
artist:@figuerstudio
Location:2377 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@figuerstudio
16 – Kobe & Baby Gigi, Fashion District
Description:
The Fashion District contribution to Kobe tributes comes in the form of this sweet mural showing Kobe kissing a baby Gigi.
The talented artist:@sloe_motions is a huge Laker fan and took inspiration from a photo he saw of Kobe with his young daughter after he helped lead the team to another championship
artist:@sloe_motions
Location:1361 S Main St, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@lafashiondistrict
17 – Legends Never Die, The Arts District
Description:
The Arts District is already known for gorgeous giant murals so its no surprise that they created a spectacular one to honor Kobe.
This piece was created by the talented artist: @royyaldog and is on the outside wall of the Container Yard.
It shows a solo pic of Kobe in his Laker uniform as well as a portrait holding a baby Gigi after winning a championship.
Artist: @royyaldog
Location:800 E 4th St, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@dtla_everyday
18 – Lost Angels, Boyle Heights
Description:
Another in Boyle Heights. Lost Angels. Across from Zamora Brothers. More info to come
artist: ??
Location: COrner of Warren & Cesar Chavez
PIC Credit:@csnyde02
19 – Mamba 4 Life, The Argyle Hollywood
Description:
Mamba 4 Life is on the Argyle Nightclub building in Hollywood.
artist: @kate.jjj
Location: 1600 Argyle Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@lyftridershandbook
20 – Kobe Fist, North Hollywood
Description:
Kobe pumping his fist. On the side of Nelsons Liquor in North Hollywood.
artist: @issacpelayo
Location: 4420 W Victory Blvd, North HOllywood
PIC Credit:@isaacpelayo
21 – Kobe & Gigi 4Eva, Inglewood
Description:
Gigi riding Kobe’s shoulders.
artist: @mannysayes
Location: 1005 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@sayyes87
22 – Kobe at the Venice Whaler
Description:
Kobe Angel Wings. On the outside of the very popular restaurant just steps from the beach; The Venice Whaler.
artist: @mazzaro.art
Location:10 Washington Blvd, Venice
PIC Credit:@findamural
23 – Kobe Sorella Boutique
Description:
Kobe on the side of Sorella Boutique on Melrose.
artist:@paintedprophet
Location:7829 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@paintedprophet
24 – Kobe Eye of the Tiger – Sportie’s 
Description:
Another on Melrose. Kobe in the Fame Yard at Sporties LA.
artist:@shanegrammerarts
Location:7753 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@shanegrammerarts
25 – Kobe Girl Dad, Long Beach
Description:
Another beautiful but heart wrenching portrait of Kobe with his beloved daughter Gigi.
artist:@dannyssignslbc
Location:1602 Cherry Ave, Long Beach
PIC Credit:@KobeMural
26 – Kobe & Gigi, Genius Melrose
Description:
A mural of Kobe and Gianna side by side smiling.
artist: ???
Location:7569 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@elchicano1976
27 – Kobe Legends Never Die, KoreaTown
Description:
On Platform 35 MarketHall in Koreatown.
artist: @muckrock
Location:3515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@8thnotch
28 – Kobe the GOAT, Laguna Beach
Description:
In Laguna Beach.. tracking down rest of the info on location
artist:@hungfineart
Location:ca-1 & Crest st, Laguna Beach
PIC Credit:@socherylecious
29 – Kobe Angel Wings, DTLA
Description:
Downtown LA on the building of Hardcore Fitness
artist:@sloe_motions
Location:400 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@im_uh_Syrian_bro
30 – Kobe Inspired, Boyle Heights
Description:
Another masterpiece in Boyle Heights
artist:@TetrisWAI
Location:Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@TetrisWai
31 – Kobe on Faixfax, Mid City
Description:
On the outside wall of Pho Saigon Peal on Fairfax in Mid City.
artist:@hijackart
Location: 519 S FAIRFAX AVE, LOS ANGELES
PIC Credit:@hollywooddiva
32 – Kobe, The Dreamer & The Believer
Description:
This mural is called the “Dreamer and the Believer” and shows Gigi on Kobes shoulders.
It is painted on the side of the Fala bar.
artist: @paintedprophet
Location: 7751 1/2 Melrose Ave, LOS ANGELES
PIC Credit:@paintedprophet
33 – Kobe in Watts
Description:
This giant mural is on a wall in Watts and has a great quote from Bryant.
“Great Things come from Hard Work & Perseverance. No Excuses”
artist:@pequebrown
Location: Watts, LOS ANGELES (address to come)
PIC Credit:@pequebrown
34 – Kobe Santa Ana
Description:
Another Kobe mural from sloe_motions this time in Santa Ana.
artist: @SloE_Motions
Location: Santa Ana (details Later)
PIC Credit: @Sloe_motions
35 – Kobe on South La Cienega
Description:
Bryant smiling, holding a trophy and five fingers up for each championship. Gianna by his side smiling under Angel Wings.
artist:@Arttoon_art
Location: 2450 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@kobemural
36 – Kobe at City Spa & Health Center
Description:
The Black Mamba and Mambacita on the wall of City Health Spa.
artist: @1.4.4.0
Location: 5325 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@1.4.4.0
37 – Kobe, Born & Raised
Description:
Another amazing Kobe Mural on the wall of Sporties on Melrose
artist: @gz.jr
Location: 7753 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@gz.jr
38 – Kobe, Doheny Wall
Description:
On the Doheny Wall.
artist: ??
Location: 464 N. Doheny Dr, LOs Angeles
PIC Credit:@lastairclimber
39 – Forever Kobe, Euro Spec
Description:
Forever Kobe on the wall of Euro Spec Motoring
artist: ??
Location: 7753 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@lawomenshoops
40 – Kobe Mural, Holiday Bar
Description:
On the Holiday Bar in Boyle Heights.
artist: @Downtowndaniel
Location: 2471 Whittier Blvd, Los angeles
PIC Credit: @kobemural
41 – Kobe, Near Staples
Description:
Giant mural on the side of Storquest.
artist: @rubenrojas @beautifyearth
Location: 3707 S Hill Street, Los Angeles
PIC Credit:@storquest
42 – Kobe, #24
Description:
Another amazing Kobe Mural on the wall of Sporties on Melrose
artist: ??
Location: 3453 Union PACIFIC Ave, Los angeles
PIC Credit: @lastairclimber
43 – Kid Mamba, DTLA
Description:
Kid Mamba on the back of wall at Rick near the Figueroa Hotel just across from Staples.
artist: @pauldanielsart
Location: 939 S. Figueroa st, Los Angeles
PIC Credit: @pauldanielsart
44 – Kobe & Gigi, They Shall Shine 4ever
Description:
At the Holiday Inn Express suites on Hollywood Blvd.
artist: @alex_ali_gonzalez
Location: 1921 N. Highland Ave, los angeles
PIC Credit: @alex_ali_gonzalez
45 – Kobe, Gigi & All
Description:
This tribute in Costa Mesa pay tributes to all 9 victims of the crash. Most lived in and had very close ties to Orange County. Kobe and his family lived in Newport Beach.
artist: @socialkitchencraftbar
Location: 512 W. 19th St, Costa mesa
PIC Credit: @socialkitchencraftbar
This article was originally written on the evening of 01/29/2020. After reaching 45 murals we decided its to difficult to keep up with and list them all in the way we have above.
But you can find a map that has ALL the updated known locations of Kobe Murals.
This map is courtesy of our friends at KobeMural.com
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