The basketball star Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in California aged 41 on January 26, 2020. "24" was the famous number Bryant wore during the latter half of his successful career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kanye West wrote this song inspired by and in tribute to the late NBA legend's passing.
West doesn't mention Kobe Bryant by name in the song, but he does reference his jersey number. Twenty-four hours Twenty-four candles Twenty-four hours The Lakers paid tribute to Bryant outside the Staples Center with a display of candles in the shape of 24.
West previously mentioned Kobe Bryant on his Ye track "All Mine." That song finds him reflecting on how famous sportsmen like Bryant seem to get away with being unfaithful to their partners.
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