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Angela Yee is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, best known for her work as a radio personality, media mogul, and businesswoman. As one of the leading voices in hip-hop and urban culture, her influence continues to grow, not just through her media presence but also through her various business ventures. In 2024, Yee’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $8 million, though this figure can fluctuate as she continues to build her career and expand her brand. Rise To Fame Yee’s rise to fame began with her work in radio. She first gained widespread recognition as a co-host on the popular morning radio show The Breakfast Club , alongside DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God . Known for her candid and often insightful interviews with celebrities, artists, and political figures, Yee quickly became a trusted voice in hip-hop culture. Her ability to engage with guests on a personal level helped her carve out a unique niche in the broadcasting world. Over the years, Yee’s...
50 Cent claims he received a six-figure payout from the late Steve Jobs. During an interview shared by “Tha Row TV” on YouTube, the rapper -turned-business-mogul took a trip down memory lane to recall being paid handsomely for a product placement in one of his music videos. This became possible thanks to a conversation with Jobs, who had a meeting with Beats By Dre co-founder Jimmy Iovine at his office. In the interview, he claimed that within the first 10 minutes of meeting, he was able to get his hands on an iPod, which had just been released in 2001. He then convinced Jobs that he could help market the iPod, leading to a $150,000 payday. “I told him ‘Let me see that.’ They gave it to me I said ‘What’s it called. It’s called an iPod? How many songs you said?’ ‘You think you could sell an iPod? I can sell an iPod.’ H e looked at Jimmy, Jimmy said ‘Believe it or not, the kid is gold. I don’t care whatever he says right now it’s gonna go’ and h e just went with it and gave me...
With Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, Shake Shack and DoorDash have partnered for a new way to bring in the season of love. Food & Wine reports that the fast-food restaurant has partnered with the delivery giant to create a chicken sandwich-themed dating microsite called, “Eat Cute,” a play on “meet-cute.” The new food-based dating site is described as a “spicy dating site to help singles find their perfect match over their shared love of Shake Shack’s new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich,” according to the outlet. “This February, Shake Shack wants all our single fans to find love in a hopeless place — online,” said Shake Shack’s chief marketing officer Jay Livingston in a statement. “By partnering with DoorDash for ‘Eat Cute,’ we are hoping to use our Buffalo Chicken Sandwich to light the initial spark and help singles everywhere spice up their dating experience.” The idea for the “dating site for chicken lovers” was sparked from chicken sandwiches being in DoorDash’s top 10...
To round out season 1 of AfroTech’s Black Tech Green Money podcast, host Will Lucas sits down with Tristan Walker, founder & CEO of Walker & Company Brands (Bevel, Form). Along with Walker & Co, Tristan Walker is also a member of the Board of Directors of Foot Locker, Inc. and Shake Shack . Walker starts the interview by discussing his decision to plant his roots in Atlanta, the mecca of Black entertainment and rising Black entrepreneurship. @tristanwalker Instagram He says confidently, “Before Walker and Company, I am a Black man. I am a Black father and I am a Black husband. So, every decision I make is in line with my personal values, which happen to match my company’s.” It goes without saying that Black culture drives the needle of what’s considered popular or successful. However, for many years, white corporations had a monopoly on products made for people of color. Walker took a moment to speak to the importance of developing products for African Americans by African...