Drake is a businessman building an empire that could free him from the label system entirely. When he dropped three albums simultaneously on May 15, 2026, ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour weren’t just music releases. They were a statement about what’s possible when you control your own financial infrastructure. Investment firm Applied Real Intelligence provided senior secured loans and
In a recent VladTV interview, Wack 100 shed light on the incident involving Migos’ Offset getting shot, reportedly linked to a gambling debt with rapper Lil Tjay. Offset contacted Wack the morning after the shooting, revealing he was unaware who actually fired the shot — the bullet remains lodged in his hip as doctors deemed
Spirit Airlines, an small upstart company that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, just announced that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people said it had “started
Rapper Nas, a partner in the expansion, cast the first dice following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility in South Ozone Park is a multi-billion-dollar expansion of the Aqueduct Race Track’s existing casino. It has more than 240 table games, including blackjack, craps, baccarat and roulette. Brian O’Dwyer, the chairman of the New York State Gaming Commission, previously
In a revealing conversation with TK Kirkland, DJ Vlad shared insights into his impressive journey turning $100,000 into nearly $3 million through patient stock market investing since 2010. Vlad explained his philosophy of “get rich slow,” emphasizing consistent investing, resisting the urge for quick profits, and reinvesting through market dips. He plans to launch “Vlad
Kanye West just watched his teenage art collection jump from a modest PBS appraisal to a staggering $3.1 million valuation, and the story behind how it happened is wild. Art collector Vinoda Basnayake, a DC-based entrepreneur and lawyer, tracked down the five-piece collection after spotting it on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow back in 2020. Appraiser Laura Woolley valued
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
