7 companies owned by Kevin Hart
In 2020, Hart’s earnings soared to $39 million, as reported by Forbes, solidifying his status as one of the world’s highest-earning celebrities.
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7 companies owned by Rihanna
Billionaires.Africa has identified and cataloged several companies and holdings owned by Rihanna.
7 companies owned by Tyler Perry
Perry, the African-American filmmaker and billionaire mogul, is a towering figure in the global entertainment scene.
Rihanna unveils new sneaker design in exclusive Puma collaboration
This release marks the resurrection of the partnership between Rihanna and Puma, a collaboration that had previously yielded a series of sell-out sneakers.
7 companies owned by Michael Jordan
This year alone, Jordan’s fortune has grown by $1.8 billion, solidifying his status as one of the world’s richest Black billionaires.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns rights worth millions to artists and songwriters
Bad Boy Entertainment, founded by Combs in 1993, soared to prominence during the 1990s.
Michael Jordan’s sneakers fetch $2.2 million, becoming world’s most expensive ever sold
Jordan’s journey from a basketball icon to a billionaire continues to captivate the world, underscoring his mark on sports history and the business world.
19-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff earns $15.2 million, joining world’s top earners
Gauff’s earnings, amounting to $15.2 million, cement her position as one of the world’s top-earning black individuals.
Michael Jordan’s net worth grows by $1.8 billion in 2023
With this most recent milestone, Jordan’s legacy continues to redefine the boundaries of success on and off the basketball court.
John W. Thompson: Black executive behind one of the world’s largest tech mergers
Thompson’s tenure at Symantec Corp., now known as Gen Digital Inc., cemented his legacy as a visionary leader and master dealmaker.
IBM finalizes $4.6-billion acquisition of firm linked to America’s richest Black billionaire
Under Smith, America’s richest Black billionaire, Vista Equity Partners has surpassed $100 billion in assets under management.
America’s richest Black billionaire Robert F. Smith’s firm crosses $100-billion asset mark
Under Smith’s guidance, Vista has realized substantial gains, amounting to $14.3 billion through monetization since 2021.
African-American mogul Sheila Johnson’s luxurious resort undergoes rebranding
The rebranding effort is poised to reinforce the resort’s position under Salamander Collection, a hospitality management company.
Adidas takes $364-million hit in wake of Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers resale
The recent downturn came shortly after the German sportswear giant announced the launch of the second sale of West’s Yeezy sneakers.
Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin-linked fund faces stunning $7-million loss
Lee-Chin is the founder of Portland Private Equity, the private equity fund company in charge of Portland JSX Limited.
Kanye West’s Yeezy sneakers return for second sale amid high demand
In May, Adidas announced its decision to sell off the inventory of Yeezy sneakers created in partnership with West.