Given the impact the ever-inspirational Kobe Bryant has  tributes have been pouring in since news his passing broke. With many sharing images and heartfelt messages, opted to take his reflections to the booth. Last night, the rapper previewed an unreleased song during a late-night cruise, tentatively titled “Speechless.” In the soulful track, evocative early-millennium or Yeezy production, 2 Chainz makes reference to the devastating death Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. 

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“I was in before I heard Juvenile, my neighborhood was wild for someone trying to raise a child,” he begins. “Trying to put food in my mouth I did what I did, I’m heartbroke when I found out bro died with his kid.” Sounding almost despondent at times, “Speechless” has all the makings a powerful track, and will likely round out 2 Chainz’s upcoming solo album whenever that drops.

Between his own prowess on the courts and his LeBron James A&R’d album Rap Or Go To The League, 2 Chainz has many ties to the sport basketball. Prior to sharing the snippet, 2 Chainz posted several thoughts on Kobe’s death, writing “I am truly lost for words, my idol.” Rest in peace to Kobe Bryant, Gianna, and the seven others who.