Shaquille O'Neal earned $292 million in the NBA and built a $500 million empire
Shaquille O'Neal earned a fortune dunking basketballs, then earned a bigger one investing in the everyday brands ordinary people actually use.
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Vinnie Johnson left the NBA and built a $500 million auto-parts empire
Vinnie Johnson hit one of the most famous shots in NBA Finals history, then quietly built a $3.4 billion auto-parts company few fans ever noticed.
Marcus Rashford move to Bayern Munich pending as Manchester United pushes for deal
Marcus Rashford's move to Bayern Munich is reportedly pending as Manchester United has given the German club a deadline to commit to a £34.5 million deal for the England forward.
Detroit's Lorron James takes James Group past $1 billion with EnovaPremier acquisition
Detroit entrepreneur Lorron James has grown James Group International past $1 billion in annual revenue after acquiring Louisville-based tire and wheel assembly company EnovaPremier.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys reveal how they built the Dean Collection
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have given a rare joint interview on building the Dean Collection into one of America's most significant Black-owned art institutions over two decades.
Anthony Joshua refuses to rule out MMA switch ahead of Tyson Fury fight
Anthony Joshua has refused to rule out an MMA switch as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury, saying he is open to exploring multiple options in combat sports.
Denzel Washington's new Netflix film shoot is put on hold as production faces delays
The production of Denzel Washington's latest Netflix film has been put on hold, halting one of Hollywood's most anticipated upcoming projects from its highest-paid Black actor.
Holocaust Museum bans Kanye West over Nazi rants
Amsterdam's National Holocaust Museum has banned Kanye West from visiting, saying it will not serve as a stage to rehabilitate an image damaged by antisemitic statements.
Kanye West's $400 million empire after the Adidas fallout
Kanye West lost $6 billion when Adidas dropped him in 2022 and is now rebuilding a $400 million empire with no corporate partner and no apology.
Rick Ross was a prison guard at 19 and built a $150 million empire before turning 50
Rick Ross built a $150 million empire from Wingstop franchises, a $35 million Star Island mansion and spirits equity stakes after starting out as a prison guard.
Forbes made Beyoncé and Rihanna worth exactly $1 billion each and the math does not add up
Forbes placed Beyoncé and Rihanna at exactly $1 billion each on the same list, raising serious questions about whether billionaire status is journalism or a traffic strategy.
Forbes dropped Serena Williams but her $350 million empire disagrees
Serena Williams fell off Forbes' 2026 richest self-made women list despite a $350 million fortune, 14 unicorn investments and an imminent return to professional tennis.
Lewis Hamilton's $450 million empire beyond Formula One
Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver in history to earn $100 million in a single year as his business empire accelerates beyond the racetrack.
Will Smith's $350 million empire survived the Oscars slap and he is building it bigger than ever
Four years after the Oscars slap that threatened to end his career, Will Smith has rebuilt his $350 million empire through sheer commercial resilience.
Billionaire Tyler Perry owns 1,500 acres of Georgia and a private island worth $150 million
Tyler Perry owns a 330-acre film studio in Atlanta, a $100 million Georgia mega-mansion still under construction and a private island in the Bahamas.