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BET President Louis Carr Explains Its Strategy For Staying At The Forefront Of Technology And The Creator Economy At AFROTECH™ 2026

President Louis Carr is ensuring BET is remaining at the cutting-edge of technology and the creator economy.

Nov 3, 2026

Stephan James Is Credited For Having 'I Play Rocky' Premiere In His Hometown Of Toronto: Here's How He Studied Carl Weathers’ Career Playbook

The Amazon MGM Studios film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and Farrelly told AfroTech Culture that was James’ doing. The team had discussed debuting it in Europe until James, a Toronto native, reached out.

Oct 26, 2026

Has Music’s Value Been ‘Fully Quantified’? RZA On What Wu-Tang’s Single-Copy Album Says About Streaming Economics

Hip-hop's moment began with DJ Kool Herc’s back to school jam at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in New York’s Bronx, and today it is estimated to be worth about $25 billion annually.

Oct 22, 2026

How The ‘Street Fighter’ Cast Brought Their Own Brands To A Legacy Gaming IP

AfroTech Culture explores the win within taking popular Capcom game franchise, 'Street Fighter', to the box office as a live-action film.

Oct 22, 2026

Doja Cat Filmed Her Tour Documentary Herself

Doja Cat gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at her world tour in a new documentary filmed using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Oct 16, 2026

Stacey Rusch Broke A Barrier In Virginia’s Cannabis Industry, And Now She’s Scaling Her Brand Into New Markets

Stacey Rusch spent years selling other companies’ products on QVC. Now she’s focused on her own. 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' star is the founder of Shayo, a cannabis-infused wellness brand that launched in Virginia’s medical cannabis market

Oct 15, 2026

Naomi Ackie On Why Modestly-Budgeted Superhero Movies Like ‘Clayface’ Make Business Sense: ‘The Payback Could Be More’

DC Studios has spent hundreds of millions on its biggest superhero movies. 'Clayface' is going a different route, and Naomi Ackie thinks that’s to its advantage.

Oct 14, 2026

Rapper Rod Wave's Net Worth Proves His Artistic Skill And Agility

Discover Rod Wave's net worth, biggest hits, Grammy history, songwriting talent, career milestones and the story behind his success.

Oct 13, 2026

How Davido Built A Reported Nine-Figure Net Worth Alongside His Family’s Billion-Dollar Legacy

Davido is one of the most celebrated hit-makers in the Afrobeats genre. With his Lagos residency coming up, let's explore his net worth.

Oct 12, 2026

Tia Glover Left Image Consulting for Real Estate, And 3 Years In, She’s Building Her Business One Client At A Time

Tia Glover has a platform as one of the newer faces on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' but she’s quick to point out that being on television doesn’t mean the real estate deals come easy.

Oct 12, 2026

How Actor Jay Ellis Makes His Money Work For Him With A Chain Of Pilates Studios And Other Moves

How actor Jay Ellis is making his money work for him with business ventures including a chain of pilates studios.

Oct 8, 2026

What Does Hollywood's Growing Embrace Of AI Mean For Black Filmmakers And Producers?

AfroTech Culture takes a peek into the recent Hollywood AI deals and what they mean for Black filmmakers and creatives like Lamar Richardson.

Oct 8, 2026

How Khaby Lame Built A Multi-Million Dollar Net Worth Without Saying A Word

Khaby Lame's net worth reflects his rise from TikTok superstar to a global creator and entrepreneur. Here's what we know about his wealth.

Oct 8, 2026

What Black Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Tyler Perry’s $1.4 Billion Net Worth

Tyler Perry's net worth has ballooned into billionaire status in recent years, despite his humble beginnings.

Oct 7, 2026

Nick Cannon Takes 'Wild 'N Out' To Arenas And Says Its IP Is 'Coming For Real,' From Apparel To Video Games To Your Grocery Store

Cannon views Wild 'N Out as a "brand for the culture and for the community." He said the franchise has not offered some products and experiences to its audience and plans to fill those gaps.

Oct 7, 2026