10 Black celebrities who built their own liquor empires
From Jay-Z's champagne empire to Beyoncé's whisky debut, these 10 Black celebrities have turned alcohol ventures into serious, bankable businesses.
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From Jay-Z's champagne empire to Beyoncé's whisky debut, these 10 Black celebrities have turned alcohol ventures into serious, bankable businesses.
Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino tequila has crossed $200 million in retail sales and sold 3.6 million bottles in just three years on the market.
Gran Coramino, co-founded by Kevin Hart, has reached $200 million in retail sales, fueled by strong 2025 growth in stores.
The initiative is part of a $1.5 million program supporting more than 150 entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Mexico.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures leads $35 million funding for Simple, an AI health app with 700,000 subscribers.
Hart’s fortune could cross the billion-dollar threshold soon, climbing from just over $500 million in 2022.
Kevin Hart’s tequila brand expands commitment to $1.5 million for entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities across the U.S. and Mexico.
The closures mark an unexpected end for the brand, which had gained attention for its health-focused menu and competitive pricing.
Acclaimed African-American comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart’s ultra-premium tequila brand, Gran Coramino Tequila, has disbursed over $1 million in grant funding to…
Levine’s appointment follows the departure of former CEO Thai Randolph in November, concluding her nearly decade-long tenure.
Hart, once a shoe salesman, overcame adversity to become a celebrated, high-earning comedian and enterpreneur, blending humor with resilience.
Hart owns Hart House, which offers 100-percent plant-based burgers, tequila brand Gran Coramino and Hartbeat Ventures, among others ventures.
In 2020, Hart’s earnings soared to $39 million, as reported by Forbes, solidifying his status as one of the world’s highest-earning celebrities.
Hart’s Hartbeat will remain responsible for curating content for Laugh Out Loud Radio.
The restaurant chain will open in New York in a bid to uproot the fast-food industry.