Lifestyles of the rich and famous are lavish, extravagant, and sometimes out of this world. While many have grown accustomed to seeing wealthy athletes from the NBA, NFL, and MLB, some tend to forget how popular and lucrative soccer is on a global scale. Portuguese soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo, is …
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Gentrification, by definition, is “the act of improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class tastes and preferences,” according to the New Oxford American Dictionary. To people of color, it’s the vile process of turning once beloved neighborhoods unrecognizable, unaffordable, and a complete whitewash of an entire …
Read More »An Open Letter To Single Mothers On Father’s Day
In a perfect world, first comes Love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby and your happily ever after. Well, if this isn’t your testimony, you are not alone. Father’s Day tends to dredge up some unresolved feelings of pain, hurt, anger, shame, resentment, and bitterness in a lot of women. …
Read More »That’s Baller: Will Smith and Nas Invest In A Teen Banking App
Two of our forever favs, Will Smith and Nas, are still doing it big and have joined together to invest in a teen banking app. We all know that Nas is the silent king of business investments and anything Will touches is gold, so this endeavor is bound to be …
Read More »That’s NOT Baller: Donald Trump Spends $1 Million In Facebook Ads To Get You To Wish Him Happy Birthday
The past few years in Washington D.C. have been eventful, to say the least. With so many eyebrow-raising moments, it’s hard to imagine that the commander in chief can keep topping himself and yet, here we are. In this weeks That’s “Not” Baller news, we have the nation’s leader, Donald …
Read More »Is Desegregation The Black Community’s Problem?
There’s been a sort of spiritual awakening within the Black community where many are seeking knowledge that will bring them closer to their roots. For some, the culture was not completely lost or gentrified but instead was passed down through generations. In the early 2000s, you would have been considered …
Read More »That’s Baller: Lebron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant Are Among The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World
As one of the most reputable business magazines, being recognized in a Forbes List is a pretty big deal. The magazine recently released their list of the highest paid athletes in the world, and three of their top ten entries are star NBA players. Golden State Warriors stars Kevin Durant, …
Read More »That’s Baller: Drake’s $750,000 Watch Displays Erotic Messages
Game 5 of the NBA playoffs left a lot of people talking after the Toronto Raptors lost to the Golden State Warriors. While we all can appreciate a good game, Drake’s court-side presence has sparked some buzz worthy conversations. Last night, the rapper wore a $750,000 watch that displays interchangeable …
Read More »That’s Baller: World’s First 360 Infinity Pool In London
When you think about London, England, you may think of the royal family, tea or Idris Alba. The pool design company, Compass Pools, wants to add one more thing to that list by designing the world’s first 360 infinity rooftop pool. “Infinity London,” will be a 600,000-liter transparent pool on …
Read More »That’s Baller: Uber Launches “Uber Copter” To Fly Passengers In NYC
Uber Technologies Inc., the popular ride-sharing company, is expanding into new territory and testing the service in NYC. Starting July 9th, in addition to passengers being able to share rides, order food, electric bikes, and scooters, they will now be able to book a helicopter flight from the app. In …
Read More »That’s Baller: Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Serena Williams Make Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Women Under 40 List
We already know the infinite amount of #BlackGirlMagic that resides in powerhouses like, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Serena Williams, but it’s refreshing to see them celebrated on the Forbes list, amongst the names of the wealthiest self-made women under the age of 40. In spite of their individual rise to fame …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Most Influential IG Accounts
According to SimilarWeb, an online measurement company, the average person spends close to an hour a day scrolling through Instagram. In reality, we know that a lot of you don’t even clear the crust from your eyes before you reach for the phone to refresh your screen and catch up …
Read More »That’s Baller: $200 Million “Air Drake” Plane Given To The Rapper For Free
A few weeks ago, Drake took to social media to show off his new personal airplane. The massive plane branded with his signature OVO owl and prayer hands, which boasts a greenish blue exterior and an interior complete with lounge areas is reportedly worth $200 million. What we didn’t know …
Read More »That’s Baller: Aladdin’s $113 Million Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Smash
Disney remakes are increasingly popular and audiences never seem to get tired of seeing their childhood favorites on the big screen. Films making a debut during Memorial Day weekend can either be a box office smash or a flop. It’s safe to say ”Aladdin,” featuring, Will Smith as the genie …
Read More »That’s Baller: Hypersonic Flight Expected to Revolutionize Long Distance Travel
If you’re a frequent flyer, then you know that traveling can be a mix of excitement and agony considering your destination and the overall length of your flight. What if there was a way to drastically reduce your flight time and get you to your destination faster? Imagine the standard …
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