Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, has landed an exciting internship with Beyonce‘s company, Parkwood Entertainment, while Beyonce is on her Renaissance World Tour. The news was revealed when Bey shared full credits for her tour this week, where Natalia’s name was noticeably listed as an intern. Natalia is currently pursuing her education at the University of Southern California, so having an internship with the one and only Beyonce is certainly not a bad way to start building on her career.
The 20-year-old, who is committed to preserving the legacies of both her father and sister, Gianna, first met Beyonce when Kobe and her mom Vanessa took her to the On The Run II tour in 2018, according to the Daily Mail. And she’s already following in her father’s footsteps by excelling in multiple fields as she’s also signed to IMG Models. Her internship with Beyonce’s company is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for her to learn about the industry and its various aspects since the Renaissance World Tour is one of the most anticipated concerts of the year. Natalia will be working closely with the singer and her team to ensure its success.
Kobe’s daughter, who referred to Bey as her “auntie” in an IG birthday shoutout to the Houston native last year, appears to have proven that she has what it takes to succeed in this competitive field. Beyonce is no stranger to the Bryants, whom she and her husband Jay-Z had formed a close friendship with years ago. Following Kobe’s death in 2020, she even performed at the late NBA star’s memorial service at the Staples Center in LA.
Beyonce kicked off the service with two emotional songs, “XO” and “Halo,” both of which were Kobe’s favorites. She was accompanied by a choir and string players, all dressed in white, creating a solemn and moving atmosphere.
Beyonce’s appearance at the memorial service was not surprising, given the close relationship she and her husband Jay-Z shared with both Vanessa and Kobe. They had been friends for many years and even spent time together on New Year’s Day, just weeks before the tragic helicopter crash that claimed Kobe and his daughter’s lives.
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In fact, Kobe had once expressed his admiration for Beyoncé’s talent as an artist and had even requested a front-row seat to one of her concerts. He wanted to witness greatness firsthand because he knew he could learn from it.
Beyoncé’s performance at the memorial service was a beautiful tribute to Kobe Bryant’s life and legacy. Her rendition of “XO” was particularly poignant, as it spoke to the importance of cherishing every moment we have with our loved ones. The song’s lyrics, “In the darkest night hour, I’ll search through the crowd/Your face is all that I see, I’ll give you everything,” echoed the sentiments of those who knew and loved Bryant.