Forbes recently estimated former NBA great Michael Jordan’s net worth at over a billion dollars, making him part of a select group of black billionaires.…
Well, it’s official — black America’s sneaker appetite has made Michael Jordan a billionaire. Yes, that’s billionaire with a B. According to Forbes”World’s Billionaire’s List,”…
Back in 1984, a shooting guard from the University of North Carolina and Nike formed a partnership that would remain strong and profitable to this…
Remember when the most anticipated part of all star weekend was the Slam Dunk Competition? Domonique Wilkins, Vince Carter and Michael Jordan put on a spectacular show. Take a look at what made the dunk competition FANTASTIC Be Like Mike commercial will return this All Star Weekend 23 years after it’s national debut
Every year the NBA All-Star Weekend draws millions of extra eyes to the league’s superstars around the midway mark of the season. The Sunday All-Star…
File this one under, “Oops.” In a new profile for New York magazine, Barack Obama’s former chief strategist and fellow Chicagoan David Axelrod explains how a gift for the President’s 50th birthday…
Robert Sylvester Kelly born January 8, 1967 professionally known as R. Kelly, is a former basketball player and native of Chicago. His career highlights included producing the soundtrack to Space Jam starring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. Kelly has recorded with or written for the biggest names in music both past and present. His range of music spans from gospel […]
Dr. Dre has some company in the Black Billionaire’s Club. Former NBA player Michael Jordan, whose stake in Nike’s Jordan brand has netted him a…
