Kanye West’s net worth surges back to $400 million
Despite recent setbacks, West remains one of the world’s richest Black individuals.
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Beyonce unveils new fashion collection following split with sportswear giant Adidas
The latest collaboration between Beyonce, Balmain, and Olivier Rousteing builds on their existing relationship dating back to 2018.
African-American billionaire David Steward takes a hit: Net worth drops $570 million since mid-February
Since Feb. 16, Steward’s net worth has declined by $570 million, from $6.17 billion to $5.6 billion.
Pair of Michael Jordan’s sneakers sells for $2.2 million, becoming most expensive ever
This unique pair of sneakers holds significant historical value.
Vista Equity, owned by America’s richest Black person Robert F. Smith, seals $2.6 billion acquisition of Duck Creek
Vista Equity Partners was founded by America’s richest Black billionaire Robert Smith in 2000
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry reaffirms interest in BET acquisition, says he’s ‘very, very interested’
Perry owns a minority stake in BET Media Group, as well as BET+, a high-end digital streaming platform.
America’s richest black person Robert Smith’s firm targets $500 million from event management platform sale
Smith is worth $12 billion, making him the richest Black person in the United States.
LeBron James scores big: Net worth soars past $1 billion with $150-million gain in 2023
James is one of the world’s wealthiest Black individuals.
America’s second-richest Black person David Steward gains $664 million
Steward’s net worth is mostly derived from his 59-percent stake in World Wide Technology.
Jay-Z achieves $2.5-billion net worth milestone, tying with media mogul Oprah Winfrey
In 2019, Jay-Z became hip-hop’s first billionaire.
Kanye West’s net worth dips below $400 million as he suffers $2-million loss
West is one of the world’s richest Black people.
Five months after parting ways with Adidas, Kanye West remains one of America’s richest Black people
Before his multi-year deal with Adidas to design the sneaker brand Yeezy was terminated, Kanye West had a net worth of $2 billion.
America’s richest Black person Robert Smith’s net worth surpasses $12 billion
Smith’s Vista Equity boasts over $95 billion in assets and an annual return of 22 percent.
African-American mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants BET to be Black-owned again
Sean “Diddy” Combs emphasized the need for greater ownership, influence, and control by people of color in the media industry
Meet Byron Allen: The African-American media mogul seeking to buy a controlling interest in BET
Allen is a force to reckon with in the media industry.
Cosmetics billionaire Rihanna returns to Puma for Fenty x Puma line
Rihanna’s partnership with Puma has spanned almost a decade, beginning when she joined the German company as creative director in 2014.