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Floyd Mayweather Reportedly Closes On A $402M Real Estate Deal To Provide Affordable Housing In New York

Floyd Mayweather has made a major move in real estate, investing $402 million to acquire over 60 buildings with more than 1,000 units in New York, NY, TMZ reports . “Growing up, I used to dream about owning just one home by myself, when you work hard you can achieve anything,” Mayweather shared with TMZ. According to The Real Deal, this investment is aimed at developing affordable housing for families in need. Other Real Estate Deals Mayweather’s real estate portfolio in New York doesn’t end there. As previously reported by AFROTECH™ , the boxer also owns nine skyscrapers in the area through a partnership with SL Green. “SL Green is a company I’ve worked with for many years, and Andrew Mathias—great business guy,” Mayweather said on the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast, referring to Mathias, president of SL Green Realty Corp. On a walk through the city with the businessman, Mayweather recalled him saying, “‘You see that building right there? …Yeah, we own that. You see this building? We...

Oct 25, 2024

Jay-Z's Roc Nation Leads 'Unprecedented' $15M Commitment To New Yorkers With Caesars Palace Times Square Proposal

Roc Nation has spearheaded a “first-of-its-kind” financial commitment to the Hell’s Kitchen community in New York City, NY, as part of the proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square. According to a press release, the initiative includes an initial $15 million investment aimed at supporting local residents, including those at Manhattan Plaza, the popular affordable housing development for performing artists. “We are New Yorkers,” Roc Nation founder Jay-Z said. “Supporting and providing opportunities for our neighborhoods and community isn’t just a part of Roc Nation’s ethos; it’s our collective responsibility.” As part of its dedication to enhancing Manhattan’s West Side and investing in New York, approval of the bid will see Caesars Palace provide the $15 million, along with ongoing grants derived from 0.5% of casino performance. The press release notes that the Caesars Palace team is committed to collaborating with various local organizations to ensure the proposed gaming and...

Sep 24, 2024

Nas, Resorts World NYC Unveil A $5B Proposal He Says Could Give 'New Opportunities To The Hard-Working Families' In His Hometown Of Queens

Nas is spearheading a plan to change the landscape of New York City. The music icon has partnered with Resorts World Casino New York City and its parent company, Genting America East, to revitalize his beloved Queens neighborhood. As reported by Commercial Observer, Genting America East executives, including the artist, shared plans for a $5 billion redevelopment endeavor to transform the Resorts World establishment into a “Las Vegas-style casino.” The blueprint for the project includes amenities such as 30 new opportunities for food and beverage vendors, a 7,000-seat performance space, and 1,600 new hotel rooms inside the existing Hyatt Regency at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Genting America East also proposed a 350,000-square-foot extension of the Resorts World casino floor. If approved, the move would position the casino as the largest gambling establishment globally, per the outlet. Beyond revenue-generating additions, the proposal includes housing units that could...

Mar 1, 2024

Toronto Native Earns $40K Scholarship To Attend Jay-Z's Roc Nation Music, Sports, and Entertainment School At LIU

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is making the dreams of a young Black woman musician come true.

Dec 5, 2022