The name Magic Johnson is legendary in the NBA and world of sports. His long-standing career and recent departure from his role as President of Basketball Operations with the LA Lakers, has afforded him many luxuries that one can only dream of. For his annual summer vacations, Magic has been …
Read More »That’s Baller: Nike x Giannis Antetokounmpo’s “Coming To America” Inspired Nike Sneaker
The partnership between NBA player, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nike has produced a shoe inspired by his favorite film, the 1988 classic, “Coming to America.” The Athens, Greece native whose parents originally hailed from Lagos, Nigeria came from humble beginnings. However, he shares a similar “dream come true” experience to Eddie …
Read More »Osama Bin Laden’s Son, Hamza Bin Laden, Is Reportedly Dead
The United States has obtained intelligence that the son of former al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, Hamza bin Laden, is dead, according to three U.S. officials. No details have been provided regarding Hamza’s cause of death or if the U.S. played a role in it. His death reportedly occurred …
Read More »Baller Alert’s List Of The Best Black House/EDM DJs
Every music lover appreciates a good beat that makes you dance. Over the years, dance music has taken many forms and has been called by many names. Whether you want to refer to it as house, techno or rave music, these days it’s all falling under the umbrella of EDM …
Read More »That’s Baller- Disney Breaks Its Own Global Revenue Record With More Than $7 Billion and Counting
To say it’s been a good year for the Disney powerhouse is an understatement. To date, the global earnings for the films released thus far are at $7.67 billion and counting. This tops the previous record of $7.61 billion also set by Disney in 2016. With the success of ”Avengers …
Read More »That’s Baller: Donald Glover Is Hollywood’s $3 Billion Man
Donald Glover is one talented man. Whether he’s rapping, acting, writing, producing or doing stand up comedy, his creativity knows no bounds. While there’s no real secret formula to making successful films in Hollywood, if Glover is involved execs are realizing that it’s going to pay off in a major …
Read More »Sports Agent Rich Paul Named Head Of Sports Division For Hollywood Talent Agency
It’s no secret that NBA players influence trends for the culture both on and off the court. In understanding the connection between pro-athletes star power and the entertainment industry, a leading company, United Talent Agency, came up with a brilliant solution. They announced the creation of a sports division and …
Read More »That’s Baller: Nike Increases Market Value To $3 Billion After Kaepernick/Betsy Ross Shoe Controversy
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick may not be seen running up and down a field these days, but he’s definitely making major moves as a social justice activist. In spite of controversy and mixed public opinion, Nike brands have upheld their relationship with Kaepernick, which has proven to be a …
Read More »That’s Baller: Kanye West Expected To Earn $1.5 Billion From Yeezy Sales In 2019
It’s been a wild ride for Kanye West these last few years, and in spite of it all, he’s on track to earn $1.5 billion in profits from his Yeezy clothing line by the end of the year. The rapper, producer, songwriter turned fashion designer is expected to add billionaire …
Read More »That’s Baller: Korey Wise Of The Exonerated Five Purchases A $925,000 NYC Condo
Nothing can make up for the devastation of being falsely imprisoned for years; however, things are looking up for the Central Park exonerated five. Since the release of Ava Duvernay’s, “When They See Us,” the public outpour of love and support for the men is nonstop. In a recent release …
Read More »That’s Baller: Floyd Mayweather Owns Biggest Chanel Bag In The World
Lifestyles of the rich and famous are lavish, extravagant, and sometimes out of this world. Championship Boxer, Floyd Mayweather isn’t the least bit shy when it comes to flaunting his success and the millions of dollars he’s earned from his boxing career. In a recent Instagram post, Mayweather displays his …
Read More »That’s Baller: $12 Million Fyre Festival Private Island For Sale
The Fyre Festival was intended to be the most exclusive island based musical experience for guests, and turned out to be a complete sham. Attendees were promised luxury amenities, A-list celebrity attendance, and musical performances by major artists in exchange for up to $250,000 ticket prices. Instead, what festival goers …
Read More »Everyone’s Not Invited To The Cookout So Don’t Ask
It’s the 4th of July, and while it’s a national holiday in America, it’s truly the staple for cookouts, family gatherings, music, food and if you’re lucky, a paid day off from work in Black culture. It’s not uncommon to hear Black people reference “the cookout” or offer admission to …
Read More »That’s Baller: Travis Scott Splurges On A Custom $50,000 Vending Machine
Lifestyles of the rich and famous are lavish, extravagant, and sometimes out of this world. It’s been a pretty good year for rapper, Travis Scott. He started the year off with a Super Bowl halftime show performance, a successful tour, the recent announcement of his custom $50 box of Reese’s …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Funniest IG Comedians
Social media tends to get a bad rap, especially with the way people use it as an outlet to spew negativity or waste hours of their lives. On the other hand, when used right, Instagram is the best promotional tool you could ever use to put yourself on the map …
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