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Rapper Jay-Z made a $1 million bet on the 2025 NBA Finals and before the series is even over, he's already out his bet. Don't worry though, losing $1 million probably won't be a "hard knock life" for someone worth billions of dollars. What Happened: He may be a former NBA owner (Brooklyn Nets), but...

 Jay-Z’s cannabis brand, Monogram, launched in 2020 amid glowing media coverage in GQ, Vogue, and Vanity Fair soon followed. However, four years later, Monogram seems to have vanished from the market. Despite its luxury positioning, or perhaps because of it, which featured $50 “OG...

Rapper Jay-Z has shown love for leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in the past and even used the crypto to help set up non-profits and community projects like The Bitcoin Academy, which was launched in June 2022 with Jack Dorsey. What Happened: Jay-Z and Dorsey announced on June 9, 2022...

Employees at Block, Inc. (NYSE:SQ), the fintech company led by Jack Dorsey, have been reportedly directed not to discuss board member and rapper Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z. What Happened: Block employees were given “stern warnings” by management against...

Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, once praised by legendary investor Warren Buffett as “the guy to learn from,” has come a long way from his Brooklyn roots. The hip-hop mogul’s journey from survival mode to embracing emotional intelligence offers valuable insights into his...

Jack Dorsey, who co-founded social media giant Twitter, now known as X, is among the handful of tech honchos to publicly champion Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and its underlying technology. However, apart from words, his actions also reflect his commitment to leading the cryptocurrency industry.  What...

Kim Kardashian is among the celebrities who own a Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) that began deliveries in November 2023. While some celebrities have used custom wraps for their Cybertrucks, Kardashian recently had her vehicle painted. What Happened: The...

Becoming a billionaire is a milestone in life that if often associated with company founders, athletes and entertainment icons. Often times, becoming a billionaire happens late into a career or during a second or third act, with the milestone sometimes leading to becoming among the richest people...

Vice President Kamala Harris has been using a Beyoncé song in her campaign for president in the 2024 election. A new report says an official endorsement and fundraiser appearance could be next in the cards from the award-winning artist. What Happened: Harris has been gaining momentum in 2024...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media on Thursday to praise several celebrities who have recently been seen driving the company’s unconventional Cybertruck. Star Power Behind the Wheel: The list of celebrity Cybertruck owners reportedly includes socialite Kim...

Electric vehicle leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) began deliveries of its highly anticipated Cybertruck pickup truck in November 2023 at a company event. Over one million people reserved a Cybertruck and many are eagerly awaiting delivery of the Tesla vehicle, including some celebrities. What...

When Jeremiah G. Hamilton passed away in 1875, he was known as the richest Black man in the U.S. Despite that distinction, Hamilton was not part of an investment firm on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It took 179 years after the NYSE was established in 1792 for a Black investment firm to take...

Shawn Corey Carter, better known as, Jay-Z, used his acceptance speech at the 66th Grammy Awards to criticize the Recording Academy for failing to recognize his wife, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, with the Album of the Year award. What Happened: On Sunday, Jay-Z was awarded the Dr. Dre Global...

In a shocking turn of events, the Houston-based childhood home of global music sensation Beyoncé was reported to have caught fire on Christmas morning. What Happened: The house on Rosedale Street in Houston, a landmark owing to its connection with the superstar, was engulfed in flames early on...

The winner of eight Grammy awards, Usher Raymond IV is set to headline next year’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, sponsored by Apple Music, following Rihanna’s record-breaking success, with fans eager to see if he can deliver an equally memorable performance.  What Happened: The...