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.
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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.
Kevin Hart's $650 million Hartbeat empire is crumbling under layoffs lawsuits and leadership chaos
Kevin Hart's Hartbeat media company, once valued at $650 million, is fighting multiple lawsuits and has been gutted by layoffs and executive departures since 2024.
Black billionaire Robert F. Smith's Vista Equity is being sued for selling a company to escape a $270 million insider trading case
A former stockholder is suing Robert F. Smith's Vista Equity in Delaware, claiming it sold Integral Ad Science to escape a $270 million insider trading liability.
Karl-Anthony Towns built a $100 million fortune and New York is only making him richer
Karl-Anthony Towns proposed to Jordyn Woods atop the Empire State Building on Christmas Day. The $100 million empire he built getting him there is the real story.
De'Aaron Fox signed a $229 million Spurs deal and is just getting started building his empire
De'Aaron Fox secured a $229 million San Antonio Spurs extension in August 2025 and is building a commercial empire as fast as he plays the game.
50 Cent built a $100 million empire from rap royalties, Vitaminwater and a TV production machine
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has built an estimated $100 million empire spanning television production, premium spirits, real estate and a landmark Louisiana studio deal.
How Giannis Antetokounmpo built a global business empire worth hundreds of millions
Giannis Antetokounmpo has built a sprawling business empire spanning real estate, media, sports ownership and venture capital alongside his $175 million NBA contract.
Steph Curry signs landmark 10-year Li-Ning deal as his business empire hits $174 million in revenue
Steph Curry has signed a landmark 10-year deal with China's Li-Ning for his Curry Brand, capping a remarkable year for his off-court business empire.