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Shonda Rhimes
From Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes built Shondaland into a global IP powerhouse—turning storytelling into permanent power.
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From Grey’s Anatomy to Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes built Shondaland into a global IP powerhouse—turning storytelling into permanent power.
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From radio dominance to media ownership, Charlamagne tha God leveraged platform, equity, and IP to build one of the most powerful Black-owned media ecosystems today.
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Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
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Lisa Leslie built beyond basketball—co-founding Aston Rose, investing in LootMogul, and breaking barriers in coaching and business.
athlete entreprenuers
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton built wealth across fashion, food, film, and NFL ownership - joining the Denver Broncos ownership group in 2022.
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Troy Vincent turned Pro Bowl grit into NFL power—overseeing rules, safety, and inclusion as EVP of Football Ops. His legacy is Tall Cotton.
athlete entreprenuers
Undrafted NFL star Austin Ekeler builds wealth through real estate, tech ventures, and philanthropy—creating permanence beyond the game.
We are The Tall Cotton
SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter grew through content, equity deals, and a global media merger an anchored blueprint of legacy.
John Stallworth parlayed NFL greatness into tech leadership and Steelers ownership—building a legacy of wealth, culture, and community.
Aliko Dangote built Africa’s $23B+ industrial empire—cement, oil, and Arsenal ambitions—shaping legacy through industry and sport.
Janice Bryant Howroyd built ActOne into a $890M global staffing empire and a $675M net worth, making her a pioneer in Black women’s business.
Ndamukong Suh transformed his NFL earnings into a diversified legacy—from real estate development to tech investments and financial wisdom.
Former NFL star Marques Colston turned his $40M career into a $100M private equity fund, redefining athlete wealth and ownership.
Magic Johnson turned $40M in NBA earnings into a $1.2B empire via theaters, insurance, sports teams, and urban redevelopment.
Discover how Serena Williams turned tennis greatness into a legacy- $340M net worth, venture capital, sports teams, and beauty brand.
Discover how LeBron James built a $1.2B empire through SpringHill films (Space Jam, House Party), sports stakes, and philanthropy.
Kenneth Chenault led American Express for 17 years, now chairs General Catalyst and boards like Airbnb—$750M legacy shaped by stewardship.
Cathy Hughes founded Urban One, becoming the first African American woman to chair a public media company—now worth ~$500M and powerfully rooted.
NFL legend Calvin Johnson turned retired stardom into a $45M cannabis wellness venture and community healing legacy.