In a candid conversation, Freeway Ricky sheds light on why many celebrities, including boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, face financial struggles despite massive earnings. Ricky points out that the core issue isn’t a lack of respect for money but a lack of financial education. “Money doesn’t come with instructions,” he says, emphasizing that most come from
The Brooklyn native, born Shawn Carter, now holds an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion, according to recent industry valuations, placing him ahead of fellow music moguls and solidifying his transformation from rapper to apex-level entrepreneur. What makes Jay-Z’s financial rise notable is not just the music. While his catalog remains valuable, much of his
Berner, the founder of the multi-billion dollar cannabis brand Cookies, sits down with VladTV to discuss his journey from hustling in San Francisco to building one of the most recognizable brands in the global cannabis industry. Berner reflects on growing up between San Francisco and Arizona, navigating a fast-paced environment that exposed him to street
Berner, the successful entrepreneur and rapper, recently opened up about his biggest business mistake: taking money from outside investors. Despite building a billion-dollar empire, Berner revealed that accepting outside capital often brought unwanted complications, leading to losses and conflicts. He now prefers to keep full control of his ventures, stating that future projects will be
Tyler Perry just sold his ownership piece of BET+ as Paramount Skydance bought out his equity stake in the streaming platform. The deal means BET+ is getting folded straight into Paramount+ starting in June, bringing over 1,000 hours of content with it. Here’s what’s moving over: All the Queen’s Men, Zatima, The Ms. Pat Show, and Diarra From Detroit are all
In a recent interview, real estate expert Grant Cardone declared the current market a “100% buyer’s market,” especially for single-family homes, thanks to historically high listings unseen since 2010. Despite this, many buyers hesitate, waiting for prices to drop—a move Cardone calls futile due to most homeowners holding low-interest, long-term mortgages. Instead, he recommends creative
Nike confirms that it is ‘investigating a potential cybersecurity incident’ after hacking group World Leaks brags about the incident on the dark web. The hacking group World Leaks claims to have stolen 1.4TB of data from Nike, according to a post on the gang’s website. The stolen data covers 188,000 files. But a cursory look
Spotify raised Premium prices to $12.99, triggering backlash as lawsuits, leadership turmoil and fraud claims fuelled anger among subscribers. The company announced the hike on Thursday (January 15). Shares immediately tanked 3.8% to $508.78. Investors weren’t feeling the move at all. This marks the fourth straight year Spotify raised prices. They went from $9.99 in 2022 to
In a candid discussion, comedian Aries Spears and host Vlad dive into the contrasting mentalities between wealthy and poor communities, sparked by an interview with financial expert John Hope Bryant. They highlight how wealthy neighbourhoods tend to be quieter and more orderly, fostering an environment conducive to strategic thinking and growth, while poorer areas are
In a revealing conversation with TK Kirkland, DJ Vlad opened up about his journey from losing money on risky schemes to becoming a savvy investor. Early on, Vlad admitted to losing thousands—whether funding drug deals or falling victim to bad real estate investments. However, as Vlad TV grew and revenue increased, he realized the importance
