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Brandy and Monica’s R&B tunes are still high in demand. The pair released “The Boy Is Mine” in 1998, which was a single featured on Brandy’s album “Never Say Never” and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine,” both launched that same year. The song led to the first Grammy win for both artists in 1999, according to That Grape Juice, and went double platinum, notes “Good Morning America.” It has stood the test of time. In fact, the classic was also remixed by pop star Ariana Grande in 2024, introducing the hit classic to a new generation. In 2020, it became apparent that fans wanted to see more collaborations by Brandy and Monica. The pair lit up Verzuz, a one-on-one music battle platform co-founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, garnering 1.2 million viewers on Instagram, Billboard reported. That battle played a key role in the women’s upcoming co-headlining “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” which was announced on June 24, 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 4 e v e r b r a n d y ♠️ (@brandy)...
Evander Holyfield, famously known as “The Real Deal,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time. His career, marked by resilience and impressive achievements in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, has cemented his place in boxing history. Beyond the ring, Holyfield has engaged in business ventures, endorsements, and philanthropy, contributing to his overall financial portfolio. Let’s explore his early life, illustrious boxing career, earnings, and entrepreneurial activities, all contributing to Evander Holyfield’s estimated net worth in 2025. Early Life And Amateur Boxing Career Evander Holyfield was born on October 19, 1962, in Atmore, Alabama . Raised in a modest household, Holyfield faced significant challenges during his upbringing. Boxing became an outlet for discipline and focus, steering him away from potentially negative influences. Holyfield’s amateur career was exceptional. He won the National Golden Gloves Tournament in 1983...
A trip to Italy led this couple on a journey to making moves in the wine space. Married couple Carissa and Kenneth Stephens shared a bottle of wine in 2014 that changed their trajectory forever. According to their Pur Noire website, the founders were surprised when they learned that the bottle was from a minority-owned wine brand, and from there they were inspired to widen their palates. This led to a trip to Todi, a town in Umbria, Italy, notes Travel Noire. The pair indulged in various wines such as Barolo and Chianti Classico and also solidified they no longer wanted to solely be consumers in the industry. “While in Italy, we fell in love with wine. We fell in love with the communal aspect of it, and when we got back to the States we really wanted to dive in and explore that,” Carissa told Houston Life. Pur Noire In 2018, the Houston couple decided to enter into business together and form their winery and tasting room, Pur Noire. An official launch had been set for 2020, but like...
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have made history in the music industry. Grand National Tour The Grammy-award winning artists are frequent collaborators and performed together at the 2025 Super Bowl LIX performance in New Orleans. The pair later embarked on the “Grand National Tour,” which kicked into gear on April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, according to USA Today. The tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang (Lamar’s agency), and Top Dawg Entertainment, made its way to 19 stadiums in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, mentions Seattle’s Lumen Field. Concluding the North American leg on June 18, the tour will continue throughout the U.K., Europe, and Australia. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) This has marked the first stadium tour for both artists. “There’s so many firsts happening back to back,” SZA said on the “Sherri” show . “I can’t express what it’s like to go through life for the first time but in front...
Producers Swizz Beatz and Chris Brancato are turning it up a notch with their collaboration. Launching Media Company Baller Alert reports Swizz Beatz has worked on the theme songs for Brancato’s television shows “Godfather of Harlem” and “Hotel Cocaine,” and is currently a consulting producer for Brancato’s eight-episode Irish crime drama series, “The Westies,” with production beginning in July 2025. Now, the pair are taking their creative works to new heights. They will be launching a media company, which has not been named, with a focus on developing material for TV, film, and podcasts. “We’ve found a creative rhythm that feels rare,” Brancato, the creator of “Narcos,” explained, according to Variety. Swizz Beatz commented: “Moving into producing and creating new shows with [Brancato] felt incredibly natural and organic. That’s our vibe, our inclusive chemistry, fueling and driving each other to spark fresh creative ideas.” The songwriter’s latest creative venture comes a year...
Skai Jackson is an American actress, author, and social media influencer who rose to fame at a young age. Best known for her role as Zuri Ross on the Disney Channel sitcom “ Jessie ,” she has evolved into a multi-talented entertainer with a growing presence in acting, writing, and digital media. Beyond her early acting success , Jackson has diversified her career with brand partnerships, entrepreneurial ventures, and activism, making her one of the most prominent young celebrities today. Let’s explore her career trajectory, sources of income, and estimated net worth in 2025. Early Life And Career Beginnings Born on April 8, 2002, in New York City , Jackson started her career as a child model, appearing in commercials for major brands. Her natural talent and charisma quickly caught the attention of casting directors, leading to minor roles on television shows. Her big break came in 2011 when she was cast as Zuri Ross in “Jessie,” a Disney Channel series that ran until 2015. “Jessie”...
Damon Wayans is a renowned American comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose career has spanned more than three decades. From his early days in stand-up comedy to becoming a key player in iconic television shows and films, Wayans has left a lasting mark on the entertainment industry. A member of the famous Wayans family, Damon has carved his own path through his unique blend of humor, social commentary, and acting talent . That recipe for success has built Wayans an empire, leaving many wondering what his estimated net worth is in 2025. Early Life And Career Beginnings Damon Kyle Wayans Sr. was born on September 4, 1960, in New York City . Growing up in a family deeply rooted in comedy and entertainment, Damon was surrounded by creativity from a young age. His older brothers, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Shawn Wayans, were influential figures in comedy, and this environment nurtured Damon’s passion for performance. He started his career in the 1980s as a stand-up comedian , quickly...
SZA is thanking Beyoncé for a kind gesture tied to her sophomore album. SZA released her long-awaited sophomore album “SOS” on Dec. 9, 2022, featuring 14 tracks, including “Snooze,” “Love Language,” and “Kill Bill,” the latter of which earned the artist her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2023, notes Billboard. “The sound is a little bit of literally everything. It’s a little angry as an overview, but some of it is really beautiful and soft and heartfelt. It’s about heartbreak, it’s about being lost, it’s about being pissed,” she told People in regards to the album. “It’s my first album in five years, so I’m ready to be a different person and step into this new part of my life.” Like with any music project, collaborations with various producers, songwriters, and other artists are key to help an album reach the finish line. It appears SZA’s project was no different as Beyoncé also contributed to her first single, “SOS,” which features an interpolation of Beyoncé’s song...
Bobby Brown’s mother had a hand in his publishing deal that is still sending him checks today. Brown is an R&B crooner whose music career began with the boy group New Edition. The group was formed in the Orchard Park Projects of Roxbury, Boston, MA, and originally included Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Brown. Ralph Tresvant and Ronnie DeVoe joined later, notes The Grio. Their claim to fame was participating in a talent show in 1983 where they finished in second place, catching the attention of musician and producer Maurice Starr. The group signed to Starr under a deal with a $500 bonus . “Our royalty check was like $168 but we got $500 to sign and a VCR… We didn’t know anything about it,” Brown acknowledged on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Shannon Sharpe . “All we wanted was to perform. All we wanted to do was make enough money to go to the movies, buy candy, date girls. That’s all we thought about. We wasn’t thinking about the longevity.” New Edition then released their debut...
The popular pop the balloon dating show concept will be making its way to Netflix. “Pop the Balloon or Find Love” is a hit dating show that started on YouTube . Hopeful romantics put their fate in the hands of potential matches. Contestants signal their interest, or lack thereof, by keeping their balloons intact, symbolizing a spark, or popping them to show disinterest. The YouTube series was brought to life by self-employed m ultimedia producer and musician Bolia Matundu (BM) and his wife, Arlette Amuli, a beauty and lifestyle creator. During an interview with Essence GU, BM admits that versions of the concept started to pop up in the wake of COVID-19 in 2020. “Around the pandemic, everyone was doing their own versions on YouTube, and I just wanted to create a version that I had a vision for,” BM told Essence GU. “So I wanted my wife to host…I wanted it to be more mature as well so trying to get people that are working class, people that have good jobs, and it just kicked off.” He...
It’s a full-circle moment for Carmelo Anthony as he finds himself back where his journey first began. In 2022, the former NBA player made his foray into the wine sector with the launch of the global wine estate brand VII(N), as AFROTECH™ previously told you. He had shown an interest in wine more than a decade ago. While playing for the New York Knicks, he drank a bottle of Petrus, which played a pivotal role in his desire to create a wine profile, but instead for daily use. “I obviously know I couldn’t drink Petrus as my go-to wine every day, but I was chasing that taste profile, and it’s impossible to find it anywhere else. You just can’t. But I had to come down to earth and start figuring out what I could drink on a daily basis. I do have a very high taste profile, I must say,” he explained, according to Haute Living. While playing in New York, Anthony also adds that he was expanding not only his palette but also his network. His time in the city cemented his need to become a more...
A portion of Notorious B.I.G.’s estate will now be handled by Primary Wave. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, a deal rumored to be in the “eight figures” was in the works between Notorious B.I.G.’s estate and the music publisher and involved half his publishing and master rights, including his rights to name, image, voice, and “other identifiable characteristics.” Notorious B.I.G.’s estate had been primarily run by his mother, Voletta Wallace, who was instrumental in securing stake from Bad Boy Records. Christopher Wallace, otherwise known as Biggie Smalls or Notorious B.I.G., had been one of the first artists to sign to the label owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Bad Boy Records had 50% stake in his songwriting catalog, Variety mentions. Voletta was able to increase the estate’s stake to 85% after arguing it was doing the heavy lifting in securing deals to license and monetize Notorious B.I.G.’s music. She then secured the remaining 15% stake in 2020. “Securing control of my son’s...
A Black architectural firm is behind the first-ever 3D-printed home in Detroit, MI. According to a press release shared with AFROTECH™, a 988-square-foot, two-bedroom project launched in October 2022 has reached its finish line. The 3D-printed home was built thanks to nearly $160,000 in funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program for materials and a partnership between the Black architectural firm developArchitecture, furniture store Gardner White, and robotic construction firm Citizen Robotics. Citizen Robotics and developArchitecture also engaged BIPOC individuals in 12 aspects of the home-building process. “It’s rewarding to finally share our pilot home because 3D printing is the future of architecture. 3D printing will eventually become a standard method across the industry, and Detroit is the perfect landscape for this type of innovation,” said Bryan Cook, founder and CEO of developArchitecture, in the press release. The...
Ice Cube is celebrating wins in different sectors. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Ice Cube has been investing his time in his BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league that has been expanding to Los Angeles, CA; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; and Miami, FL. Its presence in the aforementioned states follows a reported $10 million sale each in an effort to adopt a city-based model. “We need to plant our roots in cities so we can be more than a rolling all-star game coming through,” Ice Cube previously told Bloomberg. “It’s really about growing the sport and the league.” While he is gaining momentum in the sports world, he is also growing in the entertainment space. According to a news release, his production company Cube Vision has landed an expanded partnership with Paramount Global. The partnership builds on an existing relationship between the parties, who have previously collaborated with the taping of the Big3 basketball league games, which aired on CBS, as well as on other projects. The...
Donae Burston is behind a history-making wine company. Before becoming founder and CEO of La Fête Wine Co., “a fresh, modern, and inclusive wine brand,” in 2019, Burston entered the spirits industry as a brand ambassador. It wasn’t long before he had scaled to promotions manager at Heineken then allocated eight years at Moët Hennessy, launching the first and only champagne bar in the Miami Heat American Airlines arena, Uncorked and Cultured reports. He also dedicated three years with Jay-Z’s champagne brand, Champagne Armand de Brignac. Burston would pivot to entreprenuership following a visit to Saint-Tropez, France, during his 30th birthday celebration, his website mentions. Many locals were drinking what he believed to be White Zinfandel, but he discovered it was a Côtes de Provence Rosé and was immediately drawn to its taste. Another catalyst would be meeting the owner of a local winery. “Being in a chance encounter in the south of France and meeting the owner of a winery, I was...
