Jay-Z alleges $200 million loss from assault claim, net worth holds at $2.5 billion
Despite maintaining a $2.5 billion net worth, Jay-Z says the accusations have severely damaged his business empire, especially his entertainment company, Roc Nation.
Black Billionaires
World’s first Black billionaire leads real estate trust to $328 million Q1 revenue
RLJ Lodging Trust posted $328.1 million in Q1 revenue, a modest gain, as hotel conversions offset margin pressure, pulling net income down to $3.2 million.
Alex Karp’s Palantir posts $884 million Q1 revenue
Palantir’s Q1 revenue surged 39% to $884 million, powered by AI-driven demand in U.S. commercial and government sectors, marking its most profitable quarter yet.
Palantir CEO back among Black billionaires worth over $10 billion
Alex Karp’s net worth rebounds to $10.7 billion as Palantir stock surges over 37% in April, regaining his spot among top Black billionaires.
Legendary NBA sixth man who became a billionaire weeks before his passing
Remembering Junior Bridgeman: From the court to a $1.4 billion empire.
Kevin Hart could become a billionaire by 2028
Hart’s fortune could cross the billion-dollar threshold soon, climbing from just over $500 million in 2022.
LeBron James-backed Lobos 1707 signs strategic vodka deal with Diageo
This partnership marks a fresh start for Ciroc and a major leap forward for Lobos 1707, which has quickly gained traction in the booming agave spirits market.
The world’s Black female billionaires in 2025
These women are more than financial icons, they are leaders transforming industries, from media and fashion to cosmetics and luxury.
The World’s Black billionaires in 2025
With a combined fortune exceeding $96 billion, Black billionaires are shaping industries from energy and tech to media and infrastructure.
OpenAI raises $40 billion, two months after Ogunlesi joins board
The funding is part of OpenAI’s broader push toward artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Palantir CEO Alex Karp gains $1.5 billion in two weeks as net worth rises
Palantir’s stock rebound boosts Alex Karp’s fortune to $9.2 billion, reinforcing his position as the third-richest Black person in the U.S.
BlackRock stock slide wipes $100 million off Adebayo Ogunlesi’s net worth
Adebayo Ogunlesi's fortune fell to $2.2 billion as BlackRock shares declined from $1,075 to $951.73 since Jan. 31.
Vista, led by Black billionaire Robert F. Smith, explores $4 billion Granicus sale
While discussions are still in the early stages, Vista Equity Partners and Harvest Partners are aiming for a valuation of more than 20 times Granicus’ $175 million in EBITDA.
Karp’s fortune falls to $7.7 billion a month after joining Black billionaires worth over $10 billion
The decline is tied to the performance of his 2.63-percent stake in Palantir.
Adidas sells off Kanye West’s Yeezy stockpile, bringing in $1.52 billion in two years
Adidas partnered with Kanye West in 2015 to launch Yeezy, boosting his net worth to $2 billion in 2022.
Africa’s first Black billionaire Patrice Motsepe loses $100 million as ARM struggles
The decline follows a steep 16 percent drop in ARM’s share price over the past five days, with the stock sliding from R162 ($8.8) to R135 ($7.33).