Kobe Bryant's 'girl dad' statement inspires proud fathers to join #GirlDad movement

Kobe Bryant's comments on his relationship with his daughters has sparked a massive '#GirlDad' campaign on social media. Bryant - who died along with his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California - was widely known to be a proud father to four daughters. Fathers across the globe are now paying tribute to Kobe's relationship with his daughters by celebrating their relationship with their daughters on social media. 

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Kobe Bryant girl dad tribute: Men pay tribute to the legend with #GirlDad

Kobe Bryant, who was the father of four girls, famously admitted that he was a proud 'girl dad' in an interview. Bryant revealed that he would have had 5 more daughters if he could. Bryant's relationship with his daughters has inspired fans on social media. Men are now posting photos of themselves with their daughters using #GirlDad as a way of remembering the 41-year-old NBA legend. Reports in the US suggested that the hashtag was tweeted more than 175,000 times since Sunday, with celebrities also joining the movement.

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American rapper Shad Moss, known by his stage name Bow Wow, posted a photo of himself and his daughter Shai with the hashtag. Musician Timbaland and Chicago Cubs pitcher Casey Sadler also joined in on the movement.

Kobe Bryant dad girl tribute: Celebrities and fans join the #GirlDad campaign

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Kobe Bryant tribute: Fans celebrate their relationship with daughters 

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