Who is Shaya Bryant-Tabb? Kobe Bryant’s sister Bio: Height, Age, Children, Husband, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings

Biography

Shaya Bryant (now Shaya Tabb or Shaya Bryant-Tabb), born July 30, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American businesswoman, socialite, and family member best known as the younger sister of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

She is the youngest daughter of former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant, with an older sister, Sharia Washington (née Bryant). Raised in a basketball-centric family with Roman Catholic roots, Shaya spent part of her childhood in Italy when her father played professionally overseas after leaving the NBA.

Shaya has been described in various sources as a businesswoman (including a reported director role at Invest Hospitality) and socialite. She is married to Michael Tabb, with whom she has three children (two sons and a daughter).

Following the tragic 2020 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of her brother Kobe and niece Gianna, Shaya—along with her sister—shared heartfelt tributes expressing devastation over the loss. She also spoke publicly about her family’s grief after her father Joe‘s passing in 2024, highlighting his legacy of love, protection, and strength.

American businesswoman and socialite
Shaya Bryant
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Shaya Bryant
Stage Name:	Shaya Bryant-Tabb
Born:	30 July 1977 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	La Salle University
Height:	N/A
Parents:	Pam Bryant, Joe Bryant
Siblings:	Sharia Bryant, Kobe Bryant
Spouse:	Michael Tabb
Boyfriend • Partner:	Not Dating
Children:	3
Occupation:	Businesswoman • Socialite
Net Worth:	$100,000-$200,000 (USD)

Early Life & Education

Shaya Bryant-Tabb (née Bryant), commonly known as Shaya Bryant, was born on July 30, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is of African American ethnicity and was raised in a Roman Catholic household, a faith that played a significant role in the Bryant family’s upbringing.

Her parents are Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player who later continued his professional basketball career overseas, and Pamela Cox Bryant (Pam Bryant). Shaya grew up in a basketball-centric family, with much of her early childhood shaped by her father’s career.

When Joe retired from the NBA in the early 1980s, the family relocated to Italy, where he played professionally for several years (primarily from 1984 to 1991). Shaya, along with her siblings, spent formative years there, immersing in Italian culture before the family eventually returned to the United States and settled in the Philadelphia area.

Shaya has two siblings: an older sister, Sharia Washington (née Bryant, born March 19, 1976), and a younger brother, the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant (born August 23, 1978). When Kobe was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers directly out of high school in 1996, Shaya moved to Los Angeles with him and their parents during his early NBA years.

For her education, Shaya attended La Salle University, where she studied international business. She has been described as college-educated and maintains a relatively private life focused on family.

Shaya‘s nieces are Kobe Bryant‘s four daughters: Natalia Diamante Bryant (born 2003), Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant (2006–2020), Bianka Bella Bryant (born 2016), and Capri Kobe Bryant (born 2019). Sharia also has children, further extending the family.

Career

Shaya Bryant-Tabb (née Bryant), the younger sister of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has built a successful career in the hospitality industry. She is known for her expertise in revenue management and event operations.

Shaya earned a degree in international business from La Salle University, which helped lay the groundwork for her career. She started out in Las Vegas, where she has lived for many years, working in entry-level jobs that gave her practical experience in hospitality.

She began as a hostess at a high-end steakhouse and then spent about ten years at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, where she learned a great deal about hotel and casino operations. Over time, she moved into more senior roles, including Director of Revenue Management at Invest Hospitality, a Las Vegas company that helps hospitality businesses improve their financial performance.

In this position, she developed strong skills in analyzing market trends, setting prices, and increasing revenue. More recently, Shaya has taken on leadership roles at major Las Vegas resorts.

Since around 2019, she has worked at Aria Resort & Casino (part of MGM Resorts), first as Group Dining & Events Manager and now as Group Senior Manager of Dining Events & In-Suite Hospitality, overseeing group dining, special events, and in-suite hospitality services.

Social Media

• Instagram: Shaya Bryant (@shayabryant_)

Personal Life

Shaya Bryant-Tabb (née Bryant), born on July 30, 1977, is 48 years old.

She is married to Michael Tabb, and the couple resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. Public records and family photos indicate this is her only marriage, with no documented previous unions.

Shaya and Michael have three children—two sons and one daughter—who they raise out of the public eye, consistent with Shaya‘s preference for privacy. Her height is not publicly available or documented in reliable sources.

Net Worth

Shaya Bryant-Tabb (née Bryant), the younger sister of the late NBA icon Kobe Bryant, maintains a relatively modest net worth of $100,000 to $200,000, according to recent reports.

This figure stems primarily from her independent career in the hospitality industry, where she has held roles such as Director of Revenue Management at Invest Hospitality and senior positions in dining events and in-suite hospitality at Las Vegas resorts like Aria Resort & Casino.

Her earnings reflect steady professional growth in a competitive field, rather than reliance on family wealth. Unlike her brother Kobe, whose estate was valued in the hundreds of millions at the time of his passing in 2020, Shaya has built her financial stability through self-reliant work and potential modest investments.

Estimates vary slightly across outlets, with some citing around $100,000, but the $100,000–$200,000 range is commonly referenced in profiles highlighting her self-made path.

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