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Teyana Taylor has become a household name thanks to her work throughout the entertainment industry. Although she comes from a well positioned family, the mother of two has come into her own. Over the years, Taylor has developed her own image, style and money, even going on to coach other starlets into their most confident selves. W hether she’s topping the charts with her latest album, exercising her famous abs for a photoshoot or working on brand collabs , the multi-talent is making money moves. Teyana Taylor has built her own financial empire that just keeps on giving. Although she has been making headlines for her multi-million dollar divorce from NBA champion Iman Shumpert, she’s still got it . Here is what we know about Teyana Taylor’s net worth in 2025. How Did The “Rose In Harlem” Hitmaker Become Famous? (Brian Ach/WireImage) Teyana Taylor’s fame stems from a number of sources dating back to the mid-2000s. The performer grew up in Harlem, New York, as fans who listened to her...
Dwayne Johnson now holds a greater stake in WWE, the place where his journey began. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the wrestler-turned- actor -turned- businessman has taken on a new role with TKO Group Holdings Inc., the parent company of WWE and UFC. Johnson joined its board of directors in January 2024 and, as a result, also secured full ownership of “The Rock” trademark. “My grandfather, ‘High Chief’ Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come,” Johnson said at the time, according to Variety. “Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me. A table that my family helped to build. …Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle.” He continued, “I’m very motivated to help continue to globally expand our TKO, WWE, and UFC businesses as the...
Robert F. Smith is the second-richest Black man in America. Smith follows behind David Steward, the founder of IT management company World Wide Technology, who boasts an $11.4 billion net worth to secure the top spot among Black individuals, Forbes notes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AFROTECH (@afro.tech) Smith’s return to the list is a result of his role as founder, chairman, and partner at Vista Equity Partners, a firm that invests in enterprise software, data, and technology companies, per its website. With more than $100 billion in assets since its inception, its portfolio companies include Forcepoint, Comply, Datto, Brainware, and InfoBlox, among others. In 2024, Vista Equity Partners made additional billion-dollar moves. This includes joining Blackstone in the acquisition of Smartsheet — an enterprise platform for modern work management — for an all-cash transaction valued at $8.4 billion in September, as AFROTECH™ previously told you. “Modern enterprises rely...
Coco Gauff has scored a new victory. The tennis star reigned supreme in her match at the China Open held in Beijing on Oct.6, 2024, against the Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova, which led to a 6-1 6-3 victory. In the process, she has become the first American since Serena Williams to become a champion in the China Open, CNN reported. Furthermore, this brings her Women’s Tennis Association tour finals record to 8-1, per Blavity. “I‘m happy with the fight I showed during the past two weeks here in Beijing and very grateful to walk away with the @chinaopen title❤️. Thank you for all of the love and support! #Histimingisperfect #title,” Gauff, 20, wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coco Gauff (@cocogauff) According to AS USA, Gauff also walks away with $1.1 million in prize earnings as a result of the match. She now adds to her $27.1 million net worth, which was last updated by Forbes on Aug. 23, 2024. At the time, this consisted of salary and winnings...
If you’re at all familiar with the world of pop culture and modern music, you’re surely aware of Blue Ivy Carter, the 12-year-old daughter of global superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z. A few years back, she topped AfroTech’s list of wealthiest children in America, and she’s only continued to pick up steam in the years since. The prolific young woman may have been born into wealth by virtue of her power-couple parents , though she has also managed to venture out and make millions on her own, making her one of the most prolific pre-teens in the country. Today, Blue Ivy Carter maintains an estimated net worth of over $500 million, according to a report in Greenlight , though some estimates suggest that her nest egg is even larger. Blue Ivy Carter’s net worth has been bolstered by a wide array of projects and business ventures, including brand and endorsement deals , music credits, modeling contracts, and soon, even a front-and-center placement in a feature film. The rising star has even...
Adut Akech will join the ranks of Ana de Armas, Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Carolyn Murphy, Diana Penty, Grace Elizabeth, Karlie Kloss, Kōki, and Yang Mi when it comes to being part of the esteemed Estée Lauder team. The prestigious beauty brand recently announced that the supermodel is their newest global ambassador. “Adut is one of fashion’s biggest and most influential stars,” said Stéphane de La Faverie, Group President, The Estée Lauder Companies & Global Brand President, Estée Lauder and AERIN said in a press release. “We believe her incredible story, personality and beauty will help us continue to inspire and connect with our consumers and establish her as a beauty icon of her generation.” The 21-year-old, South Sudanese-Australian model is excited to step into a role she’s always dreamed of landing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adut Akech Bior (@adutakech) “I resonated with Estée Lauder because not only is it an iconic brand, but I think just even the...