Pharrell Williams can now add “hotelier” to his extensive resume. Hospitality entrepreneur David Grutman and developer Eric Birnbaum have teamed up with the Grammy-award winning artist and producer on The Goodtime hotel. The hotel will mark Pharrell’s entry into the hospitality business. The hotel will soon open its doors on …
Read More »Rick Ross Drops $1 Million On 87 Acres To Expand His Promise Land
It looks like Rick Ross got some inspiration from Kanye West’s Wyoming blueprint because he just bought a large amount of property to expand his Promise Land in Georgia. The rapper recently dropped $1 million to become the owner of 87 acres in Fayetteville, GA., not too far from his …
Read More »Offset Surprises Cardi B With Rolls Royce Truck For Her Birthday
Offset surprised his estranged wife, Cardi B, with a Rolls Royce truck for her 28th birthday, equipped with a customized car seat for their daughter Kulture. In front of family and friends, Offset presented the truck to a beaming Cardi, who rewarded him with a kiss, as some of the …
Read More »That’s Baller: Taina Surprised G Herbo With A New Jeep Trackhawk For His 25th Birthday
G Herbo celebrated his 25th birthday in style with girlfriend Taina Williams and got some ballerific gifts from her as well, including a Green Rolex and a matching green 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk valued at almost $100,000. In his 2019 song “I Want It”, the Chicago rapper said, “I don’t …
Read More »Luxury Hotels Lure Guests With Private Flight Packages
Every industry imaginable has been affected by the economic effects of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19. While many small businesses have been severely impacted and are least likely to recover; luxury hotels, resorts, and attractions reliant upon tourism have also seen a major decline in business. As citizens around …
Read More »That’s Baller: Adult-Only Casino Opening In Las Vegas
As states across the nation are reopening, many people are finding themselves back to “normal” amidst the COVID-19 global health pandemic. The initial shelter-in-place orders majorly impacted travel and tourism in Las Vegas however, tourists are sure to return upon the opening of Circa, the first-ever adult-only casino and resort. …
Read More »That’s Baller: Aston Martin Releases A $190,000 SUV
The name Aston Martin has been synonymous with luxury sports cars and the iconic James Bond films for decades. In a surprising twist, the automaker just announced the release of their first SUV, the Aston Martin DBX, with the hopes of appealing to the female audience. Relying on an advisory …
Read More »That’s Baller: Billionaire Richard Branson Announces A Second Ship For His Adults-Only Cruise Line
Earlier this year, at the age of 69, billionaire Richard Branson set out to create his own cruising company as he never found a ship that suited his needs. According to People magazine, his mission was “to try to create a cruise ship that was fun, and that was for …
Read More »Airbnb Signs $500 Million Contract To Sponsor The Olympics
Airbnb just signed a $500 million contract to sponsor the Olympic Games until 2028. This is the first major sponsorship deal signed by the company, which now joins the ranks of major corporations like Coca-Cola and Toyota, who participate with the International Olympic Committee’s worldwide sponsorship program. Airbnb’s co-founder, Joe …
Read More »That’s Baller: “Joker” Breaks The Box Office With $1 Billion Global Ticket Sales
This has been a big year for movie studios and audiences worldwide, especially if you’re a fan of superheroes or villains. Ticket sales from the hit film, ’Joker,’ has set a new worldwide box office record just over a month after its release date. The total sales surpassed $1 billion …
Read More »That’s Baller: Jay Z Sends Out $40,000 Rolexes As VIP Gala Invitations
Instead of sending out traditional paper invites or an e-vite, rap mogul and billionaire Jay Z sent bottles of Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”) champagne, and Rolex Daytona watches as VIP invitations to his upcoming Shawn Carter Foundation Gala. Friends of the rapper Meek Mill and Swizz Beatz both …
Read More »That’s Baller: Stephen A. Smith Becomes ESPN’s Highest-Paid Sportscaster With $8 Million Per Year
ESPN sportscaster Stephen A. Smith is making big deals in the boardroom. According to the New York Post, Smith negotiated and signed a 5-year contract with ESPN that secures an $8 million annual salary. Under Smith’s new deal, the multimillion-dollar salary is the highest known salary since Mark Greenberg’s $6.5 …
Read More »That’s Baller: Nicki Minaj’s Husband Reportedly Spent $1.1 Million On Her Wedding Ring
Nicki Minaj‘s new husband, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, went to great lengths to get his lady the wedding ring she deserved. According to TMZ, Petty meticulously oversaw all the details on the design of the ring and spent an exorbitant amount of cash to get the ring to his liking. Nicki …
Read More »That’s Baller: Iconic Kurt Cobain Sweater Sold At Auction For $334,000
MTV’s Unplugged gave audiences some of the most amazing acoustic performances by popular musicians. The 1993 performance by Kurt Cobain, the lead singer for the rock group Nirvana, is iconic and bittersweet as it’s one of his last televised performances before committing suicide. Cobain was hailed as the “spokesperson for …
Read More »That’s Baller: Uber To Release Flying Taxis In 2023
Uber, the popular rideshare company, continues to find innovative ways to change how we currently think of transportation. From car rides, scooters, and helicopters to flying taxis, Uber is trying to make Jetsons-like futuristic travel ideas available today. According to reports, Uber is working with NASA to navigate and ensure …
Read More »That’s Baller: Guitar Shaped Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Opens In South Florida
Music lovers and enthusiasts will enjoy the $1.5 billion expansion to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in South Florida. Guests will be able to stay in a hotel that’s shaped like a giant body of a guitar. The structure is lit with neon lights and can be seen …
Read More »That’s Baller: “Joker” Set To Become The Highest Grossing Rated “R” Film Of All Time
It’s been a great year of film with record-breaking sales and tons of superhero movies, but audiences can’t seem to get enough of the Joker. The new ’Joker’ movie is exceeding expectations and is well on its way to reaching $1 billion in box office sales. So far, the film …
Read More »That’s Baller: Vision Mercedes Maybach Ultimate Luxury Limousine
The names Mercedes-Benz and Maybach are already synonymous with luxury vehicles, but the unveiling of this new vision car is sure to wow audiences. The Vision Mercedes Maybach Ultimate Luxury is so unique that a new category has been created to define it, the “SUL”. This Sports Utility Limousine is …
Read More »Ballerific Charity: Charlamagne Tha God Announces A $250K Scholarship Fund For Women At South Carolina State University
Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities should be a trend that many follow. Charlamagne Tha God attended South Carolina State University’s homecoming over the weekend and announced a $250K scholarship fund named after his mother and grandmother. The Ford Family Endowed Scholarship Fund will be provided to black women in …
Read More »That’s Baller: $200 Million Yacht Chartered For Kylie Jenner’s Birthday Is On Sale
If you’re looking for a reason to blow a bag, Tranquillity, the 300ft superyacht Kylie Jenner chartered for her 22nd birthday, can be yours for $200 million. The yacht has an interesting backstory as it was once seized from a fugitive banker and sold by the Malaysian government in an …
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