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Following His Olympic Victory, Kevin Durant Acquires A Minority Stake In French Soccer Club Paris Saint-Germain
Kevin Durant has struck gold overseas. Olympic Victory The athlete is fresh off a USA Basketball Men’s National Team victory at the 2024 Olympics, taking home a gold medal alongside teammates, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and leading against France in a 98-87 upset, according to USA Today. View this post on Instagram A… Continue reading Following His Olympic Victory, Kevin Durant Acquires A Minority Stake In French Soccer Club Paris Saint-Germain
Jay-Z Set To Have Ownership Of His Debut Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ In 2031 If All Goes As Planned
Jay-Z wants to reclaim the body of work that started it all. TMZ reports Jay-Z’s legal team has sounded the alarm that in 2031 the rapper-turned-billionaire will obtain full rights to “Reasonable Doubt,” his debut album released in 1996. Per the outlet, these rights would have reverted back to Jay-Z 35 years after the release… Continue reading Jay-Z Set To Have Ownership Of His Debut Album, ‘Reasonable Doubt,’ In 2031 If All Goes As Planned
Meet Ibukun Olubiyi, The Owner Of The First Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Reportedly In Ottawa, Canada
Through entrepreneurship, Ibukun Olubiyi is looking to create a lasting impact in Canada’s capital city. According to a news release, Olubiyi reportedly opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and spent time in London, England, and Dublin, Ireland, but her journey to becoming an owner-operator was made… Continue reading Meet Ibukun Olubiyi, The Owner Of The First Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Reportedly In Ottawa, Canada
In The Face Of Adversity, Boosie Badazz Built A Net Worth Of Over $2 Million
You likely know Boosie Badazz from his string of viral interviews on outlets such as DJ Vlad, his myriad of controversial takes on the modern field of hip hop, or from his catalog of hit records that span over 20 years of releases. Through the years, he has gone by a number of different monikers,… Continue reading In The Face Of Adversity, Boosie Badazz Built A Net Worth Of Over $2 Million
Black-Owned Development Group Acquires Oakland Coliseum For $125M With Hopes To One Day Be Home To A WNBA Team
A Black-owned development group has acquired the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, CA. According to a report by SFist, the African American Sports & Entertainment Group (AASEG) has acquired full ownership of the property after a purchase was finalized with its previous owners. Half of the Oakland Coliseum had been previously owned by Alameda County while… Continue reading Black-Owned Development Group Acquires Oakland Coliseum For $125M With Hopes To One Day Be Home To A WNBA Team
T-Pain Claims He Received A $40M Advance For His First Deal But The Record Label Had The Upper Hand With A 15/85 Split
T-Pain had reportedly become a multi-millionaire at 18 due to his first record deal. Following the success of his popular single “I’m Sprung” in 2005, the artist was able to secure a record deal with Jive Records, Hot97 reports.The deal presented him with a $40 million advance, and many around him encouraged him to sign… Continue reading T-Pain Claims He Received A $40M Advance For His First Deal But The Record Label Had The Upper Hand With A 15/85 Split
Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd Announce Nonprofit In Oakland, CA, After Being Inspired By Brown’s Goal Of Creating $5B In New Wealth For The Underrepresented
Jaylen Brown and Jason Kidd have a heart for the Oakland community. Each has ties to the city, which also catalyzes their bond. NBA Hall of Famer Kidd’s hometown is Oakland, CA, while Boston Celtics player Brown attended the University of California, Berkeley, and his college roommate was from Oakland, CA. “Oakland is like the… Continue reading Jaylen Brown, Jason Kidd Announce Nonprofit In Oakland, CA, After Being Inspired By Brown’s Goal Of Creating $5B In New Wealth For The Underrepresented
From Military Service In Germany To Making Waves On YouTube: What Is Duke Dennis’ Net Worth?
2024 is only halfway done, but we’ve already seen many Black creatives go viral thanks to their savvy social media skills. In the winter, TikToker Reesa Teesa had the world on the edge of its seat as she told the story of her tumultuous marriage, ultimately inking her a deal with CAA for future content… Continue reading From Military Service In Germany To Making Waves On YouTube: What Is Duke Dennis’ Net Worth?
Being Funny On The Internet Has Earned Druski An Impressive Net Worth
Making the entire internet laugh since 2017, Druski has quickly become a sketch comedy legend. The popular comedian and actor has amassed an Instagram following of over eight million and has collaborated with big names like Jack Harlow, Drake, Lil Yachty, and fellow content creator Kai Cenat. Last year, the 29-year-old was announced as one of Forbes’… Continue reading Being Funny On The Internet Has Earned Druski An Impressive Net Worth
Eric Bellinger Partners with Hooky And Embraces AI Technology To Help Fellow Musicians
R&B sensation Eric Bellinger isn’t afraid of artificial intelligence (AI) and the role it’s taking within the music industry. Instead, he’s embracing how it can enhance his work as an artist. As one of the first artists to appear on Hooky, a music startup specializing in artist-first solutions in voice AI, Bellinger is allowing creators… Continue reading Eric Bellinger Partners with Hooky And Embraces AI Technology To Help Fellow Musicians
Art of Negotiations: How to Ask for a Raise
Asking for a raise can be one of the most nerve-wracking endeavors in the workplace. It implies you esteem your services to be of greater monetary value than your company is currently offering. However, asking to be paid more doesn’t have to be an intimidating process. If you do your research, prepare thoroughly, and approach… Continue reading Art of Negotiations: How to Ask for a Raise
MC Lyte Says She Only Earned A ‘Slight’ Amount From Her Publishing Royalties, Commends Today’s Artists For Being Transparent About Their Music Deals
MC Lyte wrote her first single at 12 and later became a pioneer in Hip Hop. The Brooklyn, NY, rapper, born Lana Michele Moorer, would bet on herself early on and auditioned for First Priority Records, ran by her friends Kirk “Milk Dee” Robinson and Nat “Gizmo” Robinson, as the brothers were looking to sign… Continue reading MC Lyte Says She Only Earned A ‘Slight’ Amount From Her Publishing Royalties, Commends Today’s Artists For Being Transparent About Their Music Deals
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Requesting for a letter of recommendation can feel daunting sometimes, but you have to be objective about it. Asking for a recommendation means you are asking someone to promote your competencies while simultaneously trying to sell yourself to them. We have a guide that will help reduce your toil and present the request in a… Continue reading How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Alexis Ohanian Says His And Serena Williams’ Daughters Are Now Multi-Millionaires Thanks To A $250K Investment From A Trust
A wise investment made by Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian has greatly benefitted their daughters. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the couple has been very intentional about investing in their children’s futures. When their first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was 2 years old, she made headlines as the youngest owner of a professional sports team… Continue reading Alexis Ohanian Says His And Serena Williams’ Daughters Are Now Multi-Millionaires Thanks To A $250K Investment From A Trust
Brent Faiyaz And His Business Partner, Ty Baisden, Have Provided Black Women-Leading S.T.E.M. Companies $10K Each
Brent Faiyaz and his business partner Ty Baisden have invested in Black women-led S.T.E.M. companies. Through Faiyaz’s Lost Kids label, the artist entered into a 50/50 partnership with Baisden, who serves as his manager, Billboard reported. The agreement also allows both parties to operate various business ventures. “That was basically our handshake to one another… Continue reading Brent Faiyaz And His Business Partner, Ty Baisden, Have Provided Black Women-Leading S.T.E.M. Companies $10K Each
Tia Mowry Says Her Role As A Mother Influences Her Fight For Pay Equity
Tia Mowry is influenced by her role as a mother to fight for pay equity. During a virtual interview with AFROTECH™, the actress, mother of two, and founder of haircare line 4U by Tia was vulnerable about the challenges at hand as she navigated the entertainment industry, not only as a woman but a Black… Continue reading Tia Mowry Says Her Role As A Mother Influences Her Fight For Pay Equity
Dedra Simmons Left Her Full-Time Job In The Pharmaceutical Industry To Become The Owner Of A Bakery That Sells Out Of Items Daily
Dedra Simmons walked away from the pharmaceutical industry to become the owner of a successful bakery. Simmons now leads Pookie Crack Cakes in Chicago, IL, alongside her husband Doug. Her dream of owning a bakery manifested at the age of six when she would bake from the comfort of her grandmother’s kitchen, the Chicago Reader… Continue reading Dedra Simmons Left Her Full-Time Job In The Pharmaceutical Industry To Become The Owner Of A Bakery That Sells Out Of Items Daily
Black-Led Haircare Company Myavana Raises $5.9M, Bringing Its Total Valuation To $50M
An interest in computer science has led Candace Mitchell to raise millions in funding for Black hair care. Forbes reports when Mitchell was 10 years old, she tinkered with installing software on the family computer, marking her official exposure to computer science. “I remember thinking, ‘I want to create software that can run on millions… Continue reading Black-Led Haircare Company Myavana Raises $5.9M, Bringing Its Total Valuation To $50M
How Gayle King’s Journalism Career Earned Her An $80 Million Net Worth
Distinguishing herself beyond Oprah Winfrey’s creative counterpart, Gayle King has built an impressive portfolio for herself, earning her rightful spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2019. Known for her role as a co-host on CBS’s “This Morning,” as well as editor for O, The Oprah Magazine, her journalistic endeavors have led to a… Continue reading How Gayle King’s Journalism Career Earned Her An $80 Million Net Worth
Black Business Owner Jeannine A. Cook Bought The $700K Building That Is Home To Her Bookstore In Philadelphia, PA
Jeannine A. Cook has found a permanent home for a bookstore backed by the Philadelphia, PA, community. Cook owns Harriett’s Bookshop, named in honor of abolitionist and emancipator Harriet Tubman, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Cook initially envisioned pursuing a consulting business but later pivoted to selling books and ultimately opened the storefront in 2020. She decided… Continue reading Black Business Owner Jeannine A. Cook Bought The $700K Building That Is Home To Her Bookstore In Philadelphia, PA
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