Fact Check: Kobe Bryant Was NOT Suing Company Behind 'Black Mamba Hyperrush' Over Supposed Opioid Contamination

Was basketball superstar Kobe Bryant suing the company behind Black Mamba Hyperrush over their energy supplements' supposed opioid contamination? No, that's not true: Bryant was suing a company in a trademark dispute for using the name Black Mamba Hyperrush; the lawsuit never mentions opioids. According to court records, the suit was settled on January 2, 2020, weeks before his death on January 26, 2020.