black wealth
Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
entreprenuer profiles
athlete entreprenuers
Earvin "Magic" Johnson
Magic Johnson turned $40M in NBA earnings into a $1.2B empire via theaters, insurance, sports teams, and urban redevelopment.
athlete entreprenuers
Serena Williams
Discover how Serena Williams turned tennis greatness into a legacy- $340M net worth, venture capital, sports teams, and beauty brand.
black wealth
LeBron James
Discover how LeBron James built a $1.2B empire through SpringHill films (Space Jam, House Party), sports stakes, and philanthropy.
black wealth
Kenneth I. Chenault
Kenneth Chenault led American Express for 17 years, now chairs General Catalyst and boards like Airbnb—$750M legacy shaped by stewardship.
black wealth
Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes founded Urban One, becoming the first African American woman to chair a public media company—now worth ~$500M and powerfully rooted.
athlete entreprenuers
Terrence Murphy
Ex-NFL player Terrence Murphy built a $4B real estate empire, invested in 70+ companies, and redefined post-football wealth and legacy.
black wealth
Daymond John
Daymond John turned FUBU into a $6B brand and $350M net worth, then scaled into investing, Shark Tank, and legacy entrepreneurship.
entreprenuer profiles
Sheila Johnson
Sheila Johnson co-founded BET, built Salamander Hotels, and became the first Black woman with stakes in NBA, NHL & WNBA teams. Her $850M–$1B legacy is Tall Cotton.
finance & private equity
Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith built Vista Equity into a $100B firm and a $10.8B net worth. From software deals to philanthropy, his story is a blueprint for Black wealth and legacy.
athlete entreprenuers
Venus Williams
Venus Williams built a quiet empire off the court—V Starr Interiors, EleVen fashion, Happy Viking wellness, real estate, and advocacy. Her $95M legacy is Tall Cotton
media ownership
Byron Allen
Byron Allen rose from teen comedian to billionaire media mogul, building a $4.5B empire spanning TV networks, film, and news. His story is a blueprint for Black ownership.