NBA Superstar Calls Out His Fans For Lobbing Homophobic Insults On Twitter

As a feminist, I have plenty of problems with Kobe Bryant (*cough*accused rapist*cough*) but it's nice to see that he's changed his ways since hurling a homophobic insult at a referee during a game a last year. It's even nicer to see he's asking his fans to do the same. Now if only he'd do the same for people making rape jokes...

Web_66_photo_on_2-22-13_at_3.12_pm-1
Rebecca Eisenberg More from Rebecca »

As a feminist, I have plenty of problems with Kobe Bryant (*cough*accused rapist*cough*) but it's nice to see that he's changed his ways since hurling a homophobic insult at a referee during a game a last year. It's even nicer to see he's asking his fans to do the same. Now if only he'd do the same for people making rape jokes...

ORIGINAL: Tweet 1. Tweet 2. By Kobe Bryant. Found on Think Progress. Thumbnail image by Keith Allison.
Like us on Facebook?
Next bit of Upworthiness:
Close
We think this is pretty Upworthy, too:
Close

Flash Video Embed

This video is not supported by your device. Continue browsing to find other stuff you'll love!

I want more stuff like this!

Sign up for the Upworthiest daily email, and never miss out on our most popular stories.

By submitting above you agree to the Upworthy privacy policy.

Thanks for signing up!

Now tell your friends on Facebook that you like Upworthy!