5 businesses owned by Kerry Washington
Washington is the founder of Simpson street, a movie production company, and owns investments in The Wing, Byte and Community.
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5 businesses owned by Pharrell Williams
From street-wear to fragrances and venture investing, Pharrell William’s entrepreneurial spirit knows no bounds.
Top Black CEO Marvin Ellison suffers $8.1-million loss from investment in Lowe’s
Ellison is recognized as one of the world’s highest-ranking Black CEOs on the Fortune 500 list.
5 companies owned by Nelly
Billionaires.Africa turns the spotlight on five companies directly owned by Nelly, revealing the vast empire that bolsters his net worth.
7 companies owned by Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry, the NBA’s highest-paid player, has deployed his fortune into building a successful business empire.
5 companies owned by Nicky Minaj
Minaj is among the best-selling artists, selling over 100 million records globally. She’s the leading female rapper of the 2010s and one of the all-time greats.
7 companies owned by Dwyane Wade
Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade has built a multimillion-dollar empire in sportswear, wines, television production and baby products.
Adidas drops Beyonce’s Ivy Park collab amid $10-million loss
The decision to end the partnership followed reports that Adidas suffered a loss of $10 million in 2022.
Adidas faces $10-million loss as Beyonce’s Ivy Park fails to meet expectations
Beyonce’s success extends beyond her music empire.
African-American professional tennis superstar Venus Williams joins private equity firm Topspin
Williams is excited to be entering a sector that historically has had little penetration from African Americans.
Adidas reportedly inks new deal with Kanye West in bid to sell off $500-million Yeezy inventory
West’s net worth has declined by $1.6 billion since his split with Adidas.
African-American exec Jordan Miller’s Adelphi Bank raises $24.5 million ahead of public debut
Adelphi Bank was founded with the goal of simplifying the complex world of finance.
Tyler Perry steps up to save Atlanta residents from rising real estate taxes with $2.75-million donation
Perry earned $175 million last year.
African-American mogul Ye’s Yeezy brand owes $600,000 in unpaid state taxes
Four of his bank accounts have allegedly been frozen on a $75-million hold.
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry on prowl for lucrative new offer as BET mega-deal nears end
The writer, producer, director, and actor is best known for his “Madea” film franchise.
Oprah Winfrey has now lost more than $100 million since beginning of 2022
Her net worth has dropped from $2.6 billion to $2.5 billion.