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 …
Read More »The 2020 Democratic Presidential Debates Set To Begin
If you have watched the news, read a headline, or simply muttered the phrase, “wtf” when it comes to anything political over the past couple years, then you aren’t alone. The start of the 2020 Democratic presidential debates mark the beginning of what’s going to be a long, politically charged …
Read More »That’s Baller: Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Rents Yacht For $200,000 A Week
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 …
Read More »Brooklyn Home Of The Late Notorious B.I.G. Renting For $4,000/month
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 …
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