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Tyler Perry
From sleeping in his car to owning a 330-acre studio campus, Tyler Perry built wealth through IP ownership, real estate, and vertical media control.
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DO EPIC SHIT - Book Club #1
Our Tall Cotton take on Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo. A grounded reflection on discipline, responsibility, and building confidence through action.
black wealth
Tope Awotona
Founder of Calendly, Tope Awotona turned a simple scheduling problem into a global tech company by prioritizing ownership, patience, and scale.
black nfl owners
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson rose from Chicago’s South Side to lead Ariel Investments—building power through capital literacy and governance.
black wealth
David L. Steward
Founder of World Wide Technology, David L. Steward built one of America’s largest private tech companies—proof that ownership, patience, and systems create lasting wealth.
black wealth
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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Charlamagne tha God
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
Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
black wealth
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie built beyond basketball—co-founding Aston Rose, investing in LootMogul, and breaking barriers in coaching and business.
athlete entreprenuers
Sir Lewis Hamilton
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
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
Austin Ekeler
Undrafted NFL star Austin Ekeler builds wealth through real estate, tech ventures, and philanthropy—creating permanence beyond the game.