E! online reports, “In May 1996, at age 17, Brandy, a rising R&B singer and star of the hit sitcom Moesha, was Kobes date to his Lower Merion Township High School prom at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia.

What year did Brandy date Kobe Bryant?

Brandy first connected with Kobe Bryant at the Essence Awards in 1996. At the time, he was a rising star as a high school senior basketball player and she was already a famous artist and actress of “Moesha.” After their date, the two and their family spoke out about their prom night.

When did Kobe and Brandy break up?

While Kobe and Brandy pretty much went their separate ways after their prom date, TMZ caught up with the singer in 2014 and asked her if she recalled that night 18 years earlier. She remembered it fondly, saying she had an amazing time, and admitting that her mom still had the corsage shed worn that night.

Who did Brandy use to date?

Brandy and Robert Smith announced they were married in 2002. At the same time, the singer announced that she was pregnant with her first child. Things went crazy after their relationship ended and Smith revealed in interviews that they faked their marriage after Brandy became pregnant.

Who did Brandy marry?

At the end of 2012, Norwood became engaged to music executive Ryan Press.