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Did you Know James Brown is the First African-American to Own a Private Jet
This occurred at a time when black people riding public buses was deemed a “crime” or an act of resistance. At the time, a certain black man had purchased a private jet. James Brown, the music sensation, was that black man. James Brown became a hero after acquiring an unheard-of Learjet 23 in 1966. It […] More
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Ryan Coogler Says His Wife is the Reason Why He Became Successful
The term “relationship goals” is bandied around far too casually these days. Mostly because, ladies, there are levels to that nonsense. It’s not an aim to buy a costly pocketbook or shoe. It isn’t an aim to go on a vacation. It’s also not an aim to eat at a high-end restaurant. Ryan Coogler, the […] More
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in BusinessA Construction Firm Owned by a Black Family Has Secured Seven Multi-Million Contracts including NYC’s JFK Airport
According to Black Enterprise, a Black family-owned construction firm was given seven multimillion-dollar contracts, including one with New York City’s JFK Airport. Choates G Contracting LLC, a Black, family-owned construction enterprise based in Philadelphia, is owned by Darrell K. Choates, Sr., his father, son, and grandson. The Choates family has more than four decades of […] More
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A Glimpse of Patti LaBelle’s Fortune and Life
Patti LaBelle is an icon, whether you know her for her music or her “Patti Pies.” The fiery soprano rose to fame thanks to her musical stylings with LaBelle (formerly known as Patti LaBelle and the Blue Belles), but she initially made news when one of her original bandmembers, Cindy Birdsong, left to join Diana […] More
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Meet Aliko Dangote, World’s Richest Black Man and He Just Got $1.3B Richer
Aliko Dangote continues to amass wealth, which we applaud. According to a new Bloomberg report, Africa’s richest man — and the world’s richest Black man — increased his fortune by $1.3 billion when the stock price of his eponymous cement company soared earlier this month. The outlet confirms that Dangote Cement, PLC, “closed at the […] More
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in NewsA Black Multi-Millionaire Couple Fed Over 300 Families During COVID-19
Meet Antario and Derricka Harwell, a multi-millionaire couple who started from nothing. Most people consider the Harwells to be a true rags to riches story. They used to rely on government aid and lived paycheck to paycheck, or, as Mrs. Harwell puts it, “paycheck to no check,” because paychecks were frequently spent before they arrived. […] More
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Prince estate is valued at $156.4M years after his death
The worth of Prince’s estate has been determined after a long court battle. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, parties to the late rock star’s estate have finally agreed on a value of $156.4 million after nearly six years of legal fighting. Comerica Bank & Trust, the estate’s administrator, valued it at $82.3 million. In […] More
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Dr. Dre’s Ex-Wife is Set to Receive Million Dollars Payout in Divorce Settlement
As part of a divorce settlement, Dr. Dre agreed to pay his ex-wife $100 million. According to TMZ, Dre is “delighted” that Nicole Young, his 25-year wife, will not be entitled to half of his wealth. According to the publication, the hip-hop mogul’s net worth is believed to be $820 million. According to the article, […] More
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in LifestyleThe First Black American Woman to Be a Self-Made Millionaire
Sarah was born free, while the rest of her siblings were born on the other side of emancipation. But by the age of seven, she was an orphan working in the same cotton fields as her mother. Sarah married at 14 to get away from her harsh brother-in-home, the law’s and she and Moses McWilliams […] More
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Kanye West Purchases an Extravagant Home Across The Street From Kim Kardashian
Keeping an eye on each other. Even though Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are no longer together, they still keep each other nearby. According to Dirt, Kanye West has purchased a $4.5 million mansion across the street from his soon-to-be ex-wife Kim Kardashian in Hidden Hills, California. Despite possessing a nearby $57.3 million Malibu property, […] More
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Eminem vs. Michael Jackson: It Doesn’t End With A Diss Track
Michael Jackson and Eminem had a tumultuous relationship while he was alive. However, as fate would have it, MJ appears to be the last man standing — even after death. You may recall that in Eminem’s early years, he didn’t mind throwing low-blows at other musicians. Michael Jackson was one of them. Michael Jackson couldn’t […] More
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Meet Khaby Lame, The Guy Who Lost His Job To A Pandemic And Is Now Worth $2M
Khabane Lame aka Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian TikTok developer, is a name that many internet users are familiar with. Born in Senegal, the 21-year-old now resides in Italy. He became well-known for his amusing facial expressions and reaction films, which frequently feature him peering into the camera with an odd smile or sarcastically proposing a […] More
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