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The latest and final collaboration from Mercedes-Benz and Virgil Abloh is here. In a press release, the company unveiled an exclusive edition of Maybach’s S 680 sedan designed by the late fashion designer. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class design features a two-tone color scheme, luxurious fashion accessories, the Mercedes-Maybach and Virgil Abloh logos, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mercedes-Benz (@mercedesbenz) The limited-edition Maybach is Abloh’s third piece of work with the luxury car brand. The first was Project Geländewagen, and the second was the monolithic Project Maybach electric show car, as previously reported by AfroTech. The latter project was under Abloh and his brand Off-White’s partnership to continue innovating the future of Mercedes, which was established prior to his passing. According to the press release, only 150 units of the car, which was designed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener in 2021,...
Virgil Abloh’s impact is still making waves through technology and fashion. Since the announcement of his passing, it was also revealed that Abloh worked alongside Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer Gordon Wagener for Project Maybach. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mercedes-Benz (@mercedesbenz)
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...
Rick Ross was inspired to pursue business, following his mother’s entrepreneurial footsteps. The Mississippi-born rapper shot to fame with his 2006 breakout hit “Hustlin,” which led to him signing his first major record deal with JAY-Z at Def Jam, notes HipHopDX. “JAY-Z, I remember we went to eat after a game, and he was playing Rick Ross…‘Everyday I’m Hustlin,’” Former NBA player Jamal Crawford told Ross while they appeared on the “All The Smoke” podcast. “And Jay was mesmerized by the song. He was like, ‘Whip it, whip it real hard!’ He kept saying that part, he loved it.” Rick Ross became an overnight success and began prioritizing real estate as he accumulated his fortune, which is reportedly an estimated $150 million net worth today. According to Celebrity Net Worth, this encompasses $90 million earned from albums and singles, revenue from his record label Maybach Music Group (established in 2009), and other ventures. His decision to enter real estate dates back to his...
Black-owned rideshare company Goldsainte is making significant strides. The Charlotte, NC-based company, founded by Andre Powell in 2021, is marketed as “the world’s first franchised rideshare.” The business is looking to disrupt the $70 billion dollar industry and is taking on a business model that will allow riders to benefit from luxury vehicles with advanced proprietary technology provided by franchisees. The model is also inspired by Powell’s background as a multi-unit Jimmy John’s franchisee through his venture APEM Restaurant Group. “It made more sense to scale through franchising because the better part of my career was spent as a multi-unit franchisee,” Powell told the Charlotte Business Journal. Currently, Goldsainte offers two verticals featuring franchisee-owned vehicles. The first, Goldsainte XL, offers Infiniti QX80s to lease or own by the franchisee and is available for franchising across 38 states . Goldsainte Premium is available in select U.S. markets, according to...
From Virgil Abloh’s residual influence on fashion to his artistic footprint on culture, it is a difficult task not to see how his life’s work impacted the world. Now, a part of his lasting legacy is living on through his wife, Shannon Abloh, as she will reportedly become the CEO and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities, a creative corporation founded by the late designer.
Superstar will.i.am and Mercedes-AMG corporation have prepared to take the innovation of vehicles — and students of disadvantaged communities — to the next level. During the Formula 1™ Grand Prix USA Weekend, the two have reimagined collaboration through “The Flip,” a revolutionary automotive structure. With the one-off vehicle — named WILL.I.AMG — Mercedes AMG and will.i.am are putting the visual behind pushing boundaries to drive new ideas forward. “I grew up in a ghetto. I grew up with hip hop. I watched legendary hip hop artist rap about Mercedes, so it was always a dream to own a Mercedes. For a lot of inner-city kids, owning a Mercedes is a symbol of progress and advancing out of struggle,” said will.i.am in an exclusive statement. “Now I’ve reached my goal and pushed even higher by re-imagining and creating my own vision of an AMG model. But I didn’t touch the engine, because AMG really does make the best engines. The story of the founders of AMG truly inspires me and it is...
Rick Ross has come a long way from being “Officer Ricky.” For two years, the man born William Leonard Roberts was a correctional officer in South Florida. Initially, Ross denied that he was the officer in question but ultimately came clean. “Yes, it’s me,” he admitted, per HipHopDX. “I never tried to hide my past.” Whatever the truth of the matter, Rick Ross has certainly surpassed all the controversies and questions — and all he had to do was be himself. After initially receiving fame and notoriety as a rapper and a label head — whose Maybach Music Group (MMG) sparked the careers of Meek Mill, Gunplay, and Wale — Ross turned his attention to various business ventures. And today, those business ventures have paid off. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ross has a net worth of about $45 million. The outlet further reports that throughout the course of his touring career, he made $90 million — and has made clear to Miami Living Magazine that his current legacy is all about leaving...
It’s an undeniable fact that Saucy Santana has heavily influenced TikTok culture. The rapper took the platform by storm with his popular track “Walk,” which had both influencers and celebrities alike recording their best Naomi Campbell-Esque runway walk. @saucysantana Walk @spencewuah #walkchallengesantana #MyRoutine #Mystyle #Dailyvlog #wordsofwisdom #fyp #outfit #bodypositivity ♬ original sound – Saucy Santana Following viral challenges such as his one for “Walk,” AfroTech previously reported that Billboard introduced the Song Breaker Chart — its first-ever creator-centered music chart — for artists like Santana who are breaking the mold of what it takes to be considered a star in the industry. In addition to “Walk,” his choreography for “Here We Go” can still be seen in countless TikTok videos, as well as the phrase “Material Gworl,” which is practically inescapable. Based on these tracks alone, it may be safe to say that Santana is a blueprint for running numbers up on the...
Lil Baby is joining the chorus of celebrities, athletes, and other high-end power players who prefer getting paid in cryptocurrency over cash. A recent Instagram video revealed the rapper talking about the value of the Web3 Metaverse, and on the video, he also spoke about wanting to get paid in cryptocurrency. “Metaverse,” he said in the recording. “I stay in the Metaverse from now on. I don’t even want no more cash.” You can check out the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFT (@nft) Lil Baby joins the likes of rapper Meek Mill in the chorus of those who want to get paid in cryptocurrency. As AfroTech previously reported, more music distributors are offering artists payment in cryptocurrency, and Meek Mill wants to join in after claims of poor business dealings with his label, Atlantic Records, through Maybach Music Group. Meek Mill aims to follow in the footsteps of Atlanta rapper Money Man, who announced he’d be receiving his album advance — $1,002,912...
Meek Mill is seeking to become one of the latest musicians to bank on Bitcoin. As more music distributors are offering artists payment in cryptocurrency, the rapper wants to join in after claims of poor business dealings with his label, Atlantic Records through Maybach Music Group. Meek Mill aims to follow in the footsteps of Atlanta rapper Money Man, who announced he’ll be receiving his album advance — $1,002,912 or $68,000 per digital token —in Bitcoin through Cash App for his next record deal, Vibe reports. “Ima get my next record deal paid in bit coin behind @moneyman,” Meek shared on his Instagram Story. Money Man’s decision for his album advance is backed by EMPIRE — his music distributor. On Nov.9, EMPIRE announced that they are offering their artists the option to receive their advances through Bitcoin — making Money Man the first artist to be paid their advance entirely in Bitcoin by a record label. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWEgJOQF6tj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The...
When Juicy J got his first check as a rapper , he got himself an extravagant gift. His “big splurge?” A Maybach. “I put rims on that car. I put some speakers on it, and I just went around the neighborhood and tried to smash every girl that I possibly could—because I was wretched like that,” he said exclusively to Men’s Health, at the time. Juicy J clearly didn’t have a financial adviser — or any semblance of financial literacy — at the time the Three 6 Mafia broke into the mainstream with their now-classic album, “ Mystic Stylez. ” If he did, he’d know that a car — any car, whether it’s a Yugo or a Maybach — is considered a depreciating asset (in other words, one that loses value over time) that loses its value the second it’s driven off the lot. Fortunately, the rapper born Jordan Houston in Memphis, TN, wisened up — and very quickly. Thanks to the advice of some very intelligent financial advisers, Juicy J educated himself on things such as stocks, returns on investment, and...
He’s one of the hottest Hip-Hop stars in the world, and Moneybagg Yo recently proved he was generous with his money when he got his girlfriend, Ariana Fletcher, a very special gift. HotNewHipHop reports that Ari celebrated her birthday in style, and completed the night with a $330,000 Rolls-Royce truck that was a gift from her rapper boyfriend. This gift is just the latest of many cars he’d gifted the influencer — last year, he bought her a Lamborghini truck. (Ari reciprocates Moneybagg Yo’s generosity — for his birthday, she bought him a Maybach.) That’s left many people wondering: how much is the rapper really worth? We decided to find out. Moneybagg Yo Net Worth 2021: $4 Million Demario DeWayne White Jr. — known to the world at large as Moneybagg Yo — has a net worth of $4 million, according to multiple sources. Most of his net worth comes from his various hit songs and the ownership of his music, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The rapper has the backing of the Collective...