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Unrivaled’s second season was a slam dunk. The 3-on-3 league was co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart in 2023 and has attracted talent, including Kelsey Mitchell, Erica Wheeler, Angel Reese, Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers, and Chelsea Gray, per the league’s website. In February, Gray won the league’s 2026 1-on-1 Tournament, which carried a coveted $200,000 cash prize, according to a press release. Unrivaled entered its second season on Jan. 5. The league has eight teams, and 56 regular-season games were played before the Unrivaled Playoffs, presented by Samsung Galaxy, began on Saturday, Feb. 28, according to information shared with AFROTECH™. Photo Credit: Unrivaled / Hannah Kevorkian The Unrivaled Championship was held Wednesday, March 4, and ended with a victory for the Mist BC team, which faced team Phantom BC, according to USA Today . Breanna Stewart was named MVP after scoring 32 points. The game drew 314,000 viewers on TNT, making it Unrivaled’s...
Dr. Dre is officially a billionaire. Forbes released its World’s Billionaires List for 2026, which includes 3,428 entrepreneurs, investors, and heirs. This is 400 more than in 2025, setting a new record. In total, the net worths of those listed reached $20.1 trillion, $4 trillion more than in 2025, setting another record. Forbes attributed AI as a factor for the increase in billionaires. “It’s the year of the billionaire,” said Chase Peterson-Withorn, a senior editor at Forbes, according to Variety. “The planet added more than one billionaire per day over the past twelve months as the AI-powered stock market boom boosted fortunes to previously unimaginable heights.” Additionally, the U.S. had the most billionaires, with a record 989, notes the outlet. Among those listed are Jay-Z and Rihanna. Newcomers to the list include Beyoncé — named a billionaire in December 2025, as AFROTECH™ previously reported — and Dr. Dre , a founding member of the Hip-Hop group N.W.A. He previously...
Artist Trevor Jackson is getting real about money. The Indianapolis native’s foray in the entertainment industry was inspired by Gregory Hines, an actor, singer, and dancer, he acknowledged on the “Can We Talk RNB” podcast . Jackson began tap dancing at age 3, and by the time he was 8 years old, he was touring as Young Simba in Broadway’s “The Lion King.” He continued in the role until he was 11 years old, performing in various cities across the country, he shared on the podcast. Then he moved to Los Angeles, where he continued to pursue acting, music, and dance. He auditioned for commercials and met with various music labels, including Epic Records, Interscope Records, and Motown Records. Today, he is currently signed with UnitedMasters, he shared on the podcast. Still taking inspiration from Hines’s career, Jackson incorporates dance into his music, with his most recent album being “I Love You, Goodbye.” He has also continued to pursue acting, earning roles in “Let It Shine,”...
The rappers of the Hip-Hop group, Mount Westmore, have filed a lawsuit over money they claim they’re owed. The Hip-Hop supergroup — which includes Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort — formed in 2020 and released the album called “ Bad MFs. ” In 2022, the album was dropped as a non-fungible token, AFROTECH™ previously told you. Later that year, the “Snoop Cube 40 $hort” album also came out. The group toured in support of the project and had a licensing deal with Westside Merchandising, which later soured, prompting the rappers to file a lawsuit, TMZ reported. The musicians claim the partnership was supposed to generate significant revenue through retail stores in addition to concert sales, per the outlet. However, the group accuses the company of making promises it did not keep to prevent them from signing with a larger merch company. While the rappers allegedly did receive an advance, they claim they were still out hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to TMZ. Per the...
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Iman Shumpert’s early investment in Uber was a home run. Decision To Invest In Uber The former NBA player appeared on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast and revealed he had a chance to invest in Uber at a time when he was making little money. When he learned about the opportunity, Shumpert shared that the concept sounded familiar, felt familiar to him, reminding him of the luxury cab service featured in the 1997 comedy-action film “B.A.P.S.” called Page-A-Cab Luxury Cab Co. “Somebody said something about that Uber sounded like, you remember rent a cab. In B.A.P.S., they basically was talking about Uber. What if you could have a private driver whenever you want… And when I heard of Uber, I’m like, ‘That’s kind of like’… And I’m like, ‘But wait a second, let me put a little money in there,'” Shumpert recalled on the podcast. Why He Sold His Shares In Uber Shumpert invested in Uber early. It is unclear how much his stake in the company was, but he went on to sell those shares because he...
Jozy Altidore is expanding his sports portfolio. The former soccer player is now an investor in the Oklahoma City United Soccer League team, which will relaunch in 2028, according to Sportico. Altidore is investing in the team alongside his longtime business partner Alex Lee, who joins NBA player Russell Westbrook on a cap table led by financial firm Echo and its founding partner and CEO, Christian Kanady. “We are thrilled to welcome Jozy Altidore and Alex Lee to the OKC for Soccer family. Jozy brings something you cannot manufacture: world-class credibility, a player’s understanding of what it takes to develop talent, and the ability to inspire the next generation from the locker room to the boardroom. Alex brings a builder mindset that can translate expertise into repeatable results. Together, they represent the next generation of sports ownership: strategic, technical, and deeply operational,” said Christian Kanady, founding partner and CEO of Echo, according to a statement...
Nipsey Hussle’s spirit lives on not only in his music but in the business world. The late rapper passed away in 2019 at 33, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. His oldest brother, Blacc Sam, has played a pivotal role in ensuring “The Marathon Continues.” One example is The Marathon Clothing brand, which launched in 2009 and opened its flagship store in 2017 in the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, according to a press release. Blacc Sam, as Nipsey Hussle’s business partner, revealed that his late brother’s children, Emani Asghedom and Kross Asghedom, would become owners of the clothing store. “When I say we own it, it’s in Hussle’s kids’ names, in their trust fund,” Blacc Sam told Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, hosts of the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast. “When they get older, this is something their father worked for, and that they own, and that’s important to me. Also, just having a brick-and-mortar once again reinforced what Hussle told us and taught us.” He continued, “Just through...
College athlete Jaden Rashada has settled a lawsuit surrounding a failed NIL deal. The former Georgia quarterback sued former University of Florida Gators coach Billy Napier and a top booster over a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal valued at $13.9 million, ESPN reported. Rashada was ranked No. 31 overall in the 2023 class and had first committed to the Miami Hurricanes. He was told he would receive a $9.5 million deal with the Hurricanes. However, he switched his commitment to the University of Florida Gators, with the intent of securing a four-year, $13.85 million NIL deal, notes the outlet. Signing the letter of intent was supposed to be accompanied by a $1 million payout. Before he could step foot on the field, the NIL agreement was severed, and Rashada was released from the letter of intent, per ESPN. A lawsuit was filed in May 2024 in the U.S. District Court in Pensacola against Napier and Hugh Hathcock, a booster and automotive technology businessman, that accused both...
NiJaree Canady has achieved a new feat, launching a player edition cleat with adidas. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the softball player transferred from Stanford University to play for Texas Tech. She r eportedly secured a one-year deal with Texas Tech’s collective Matador Club that was valued at $1.1 million. According to The Athletic, this was the highest NIL deal for a softball player at the time, the second-highest deal valued at nearly $175,000. What’s more, the following year, she received a $1.2 million renewal, according to Forbes. Photo Credit: IG/ nija.canady Today, Canady continues to make historic strides, becoming the first college softball player to launch a player edition cleat with adidas, On3 reported. She debuted the shoe during a team victory against Fresno State University on Feb. 19. Fans will be able to snag a pair of the cleats later this season, according to Front Office Sports. “Such a dream come true! So incredibly blessed and thankful to have the...
Entrepreneur Judith Cage received her first catering check from J. Cole, and today she is the proud founder of two restaurants. J. Cole is currently driving around several cities in a Honda Civic connecting directly with fans in light of his new album “The Fall-Off,” which was released on Friday, Feb. 6. Most recently, he picked up some fans who live in Silver Springs, MD, to ride along in the car with him and listen to different tracks on the album, according to a post on X. Photo Credit: X/ JColeNC Cage, who also goes by Chef Judy, is among the many fans who are praising the album. In a post on Facebook, she shared her excitement for “The Fall-Off” and her personal journey with J. Cole. “It’s me up at 7am listening to The Fall-Off. The thing is … J. Cole was my first $10,000 catering check. At a time it was needed. I bought my first catering truck which caused me to be able to secure larger opportunities with that money. He welcomed my daughter and I to his house just to feed him...
Magic Johnson has shared what he considers when investing in founders. Johnson is a former basketball athlete who played his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers and earned $39.3 million during his 14 years in the league, according to Spotrac. He retired twice from the league, but made his official exit in 1996, notes the NBA. However, he was already laying the groundwork for long-term financial success before doing so. In 1981, he formed Magic Johnson Enterprises, which is “a global investment conglomerate with a mission to deliver high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities,” according to its website. Johnson has a diverse portfolio that spans movie theaters, Starbucks franchises, sports teams, life insurance agencies, drone manufacturing, wearable technology, health and beauty, and clean energy, among other areas, per the organization’s website. During an interview with a16z’s Chris Lyons, Johnson shared...
Kevin Hart’s tequila brand is faring well in the liquor market. Gran Coramino The comedian and entrepreneur became a co-founder of tequila company Gran Coramino in 2022, according to Complex. Hart launched the brand alongside 11th-generation tequila maker, Juan Domingo Beckmann, and celebrity liquor veteran James Morrissey, who also launched liquor brands with musicians Post Malone and A$AP Rocky, Yahoo Finance reports. Gran Coramino carries Cristalino, Añejo, and Reposado tequilas. The brand has scored several strategic wins over the years, including becoming the official luxury tequila brand of the Philadelphia Eagles in a multiyear contract, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. Gran Coramino also secured a multiyear partnership with the Atlanta Hawks in 2023, according to a press release. Beyond those arenas, customers can find the brand across countless retailers that the Gran Coramino website lists. In three years, the brand has sold nearly 300,000 nine-liter cases, and half of...
Giannis Antetokounmpo is extending his commitment to women’s sports. The NBA star, who has earned $339.9 million over his career, per Spotrac, is putting his money to good use. He has joined the ownership group of the Chelsea Women football club, according to ESPN. He joins Reddit Co-founder Alexis Ohanian as an investor in the club, which has won six Women’s Super League titles, per the outlet. “I’m proud and honored to partner with my friend @alexisohanian, joining the ownership group of @chelseafcw, a historic club built on passion, excellence, and a winning culture,” Antetokounmpo wrote on X. “Chelsea’s history speaks for itself, and I’m excited to contribute to the future by supporting continued growth and impact in women’s sport. This is about ambition, legacy, and pushing the game to new heights. Up the Chels!” PC: X/ Giannis_An34 Replying with a past photo of Antetokounmpo, Ohanian added on X, “Welcome home, my friend!” Unrivaled As AFROTECH™ previously told you,...
Rapper T.I. has opened his pocketbook to support a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Dr. Kevin James, who is the current president of Morris Brown College, as AFROTECH™ previously reported, made an announcement on Jan. 28 that the school has received more than $800,000 in new public and private funding as it continues to rebuild after regaining its accreditation in 2021. This follows recent uncertainty for the school, which saw James removed from his position in early January 2026 by the college’s Board of Trustees, according to AFROTECH™. At the time, he claimed the removal had been “without providing specific cause or substantive explanation” and that his presidential contract was effective through 2029, per the outlet. James was ultimately reinstated a week later after the school acknowledged that his exit had not been in compliance with the procedural and contractual requirements outlined in his employment agreement. In the latest funding announcement, James...
Entrepreneur and Navy veteran Thereasa Black landed a deal on “Shark Tank.” Bon AppéSweet The Leonardtown, MD, native is the founder of Bon AppéSweet, a dessert company inspired by her daughter, Isabella. According to the company’s website, she was deployed by the military and was away from her daughter for over a year. The BayNet reported that Black was a Navy officer and in law school at the time of her deployment. On her company’s website, Black described the time as devastating and brainstormed ways to ensure she never had to leave her daughter again. When she returned, she noticed Isabella had a sweet tooth, but instead of taking desserts away, Black decided to offer healthier alternatives. This created the foundation of Bon AppéSweet, which sells sweet treats such as chocolate bars that are 100% plant-based and dairy-free, made with date-based sweeteners, no processed sugars, and zero sugar alcohols, notes the website. “Shark Tank” Black pitched the company on Season 17 of...