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LeBron James wants to make a documentary. In a recent report by Hypebeast, it was revealed that the near-billionaire NBA player might be interested in recording a documentary on how he secured his legendary lifetime Nike deal. Fans will recall that James’ net worth of nearly $1 billion didn’t just come from his time on the court. Rather, it’s thanks to a lifetime of endorsement deals and wise investments in everything from a streaming culinary platform to Lobos 1707 tequila. But what they might not know is why his legendary deal with Nike is one for the books, and that’s what this rumored documentary is hoping to address. “The Los Angeles Lakers superstar reposted a post from Bleacher Report that noted LeBron James’ Nike deal ‘has a lifetime deal worth $1B.’ Accompanying the repost on his Instagram stories, LeBron James wrote, ‘The doc is/will be insane!!'” reports Hypebeast. Is there a @KingJames x Nike documentary coming? 👀 pic.twitter.com/I1tTdQsNe7 — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) May 22,...
LeBron James seems to be shooting for the metaverse. Laker’s Daily reports that the NBA superstar has filed four different trademarks, indicating his interest in the space. The move indicates that he will use his name and likeness for various non-fungible tokens (NFTs), tokens, and collectibles within the Web3 scope. Here’s how James is well on his way to building a long legacy outside of his sports endeavors.
Are Adele and Rich Paul the next Hollywood power couple? With rumors abounding about Adele and Rich Paul’s engagement, Pretty Little Thing has released a blog that has compiled a list of the top-earning Hollywood pairs of 2022. “We’ve looked at the couples’ combined social following, social engagement, Google search numbers, media coverage, and combined net worth to determine which couples officially reign over the others. And these are the results,” Pretty Little Thing said about their findings. Power couples are the perfect example of a true partnership. The couples that get their money together, stay together — and we absolutely believe that Black generational wealth in our lifetimes is 100 percent possible, even if they don’t always look as we expect. Dollars and cents wise, Adele and Rich Paul would definitely be amongst the most powerful pairs in Hollywood. In terms of “power couples,” they’d be joining the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Cardi B and Offset, and LeBron and...
Diageo is on a mission to diversify the spirits industry! According to a press release, the global leader in beverage alcohol has teamed up with industry veterans Dia Simms and Erin Harris in order to build an inclusive and diverse economic initiative with the goal of creating the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs, executive leaders, and founders in both a sustainable and scalable way. Pronghorn is the name of the all-new partnership and it will create a standalone business with a primary focus on expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the spirits industry. “Diversifying the industry accelerates innovation and competitiveness, and our strategic approach to recruit, retain and advance the Black community and communities of color within the industry alongside Diageo North America couldn’t be more necessary and timely,” said Pronghorn co-founder, Erin Harris in a statement. “We understand first-hand the importance of being motivated and the critical need for ownership...
LeBron James is the king of off-court investments. Back in November, the Lakers player invested in Lobos 1707 Tequila, an agave spirits brand founded by former Deleón execs Dia Simms and Diego Osorio, reports The Spirits Business. James and his longtime business partner Maverick Carter co-led the backing as part of the Main Street Advisors’ (MSA) investment group. Additionally, basketball players Anthony Davis and Draymond Green, American sports agent Rich Paul, and investment firm Torch Capital have backed the tequila brand. “I knew the first time I tasted Lobos 1707 Tequila that it was special,” said James. “Lobos 1707 is about celebrating the strength of the group and bringing people together. It’s about shared passion and values. I love sipping Tequila with my friends, and we want a brand that speaks to us.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dia Simms (@diasimms) Lobos 1707 is a 100 percent espadín agave roasted in an open Oaxacan fire pit. The brand includes an...