Forbes: The 20 Wealthiest Black Americans

[mcflyyy]

tiger's caking like THAT at only 33 years old

that's ridiculous

 

[sickwitit]

I know 50 has to be on that list. In 2008 there was some article saying 50 was richer than Jay.

 

[rsdplaya]

no puff daddy?

 

[israel5ekla]

Wheres Rick Ross and Lil Flip?

 

[israel5ekla]

Very smart well deserved and blessed people make that list.

I wonder how much Rev Run is worth

 

[trillipinotrapstar]

Tiger Woods to be a billionaire beyond 2010, book it.

And no 50 or Will on the list smh.

 

[edanz]

Where is Tyler Perry? Doesn't he own his own studio?

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by ThrowedInDaGame


There needs to be more non-entertainers on that list, but hopefully our generation can change thatl

. Dudes saying "where 50 is" and other nonsense. Do you seriously want those rappers to represent the top 20 wealthiest Black Americans? We need more non-entertainment businessmen and investors.

agreed.

 

[twig1026]

Cosby isn't doin' a damn thing, still paid

 

[angelzdope]

Originally Posted by Gmills23

13)

[h1]Herman J. Russell[/h1]
Net worth: $200 million

Source of wealth: Construction, real estate

Residence: Atlanta

Age: 78
Real estate and construction tycoon learned the building business at an early age; father was a plastering contractor on construction projects. Herman bought a vacant Atlanta lot at age 16; built first property, a duplex. Founded contractor H.J. Russell Plastering Co. in 1953; later renamed H.J. Russell & Co. Helped build Georgia Dome and Turner Field. Annual sales approach $300 million. Family business: son Michael is chief executive, son Jerome is president. Also owns Concessions International; outfit provides food and beverage services to airports. Daughter Donata Russell-Major is vice chair. Largest owner of HUD-related properties in Georgia. Once owned stakes in pro basketball's Atlanta Hawks and hockey's Atlanta Flames. Now retired from day-to-day management; focused on philanthropy.

crazy, thats my homey's grandfather.



Is your homey Russ?

 

[optimusprimeaphia]

Originally Posted by ProduccionFrescos

[color= rgb(255, 0, 0)]1 Billionaire?[/color]

 

[skip0011]

magic? how is he worth so much? he didn't make a lot in the nba...

 

[gmills23]

Originally Posted by angelzdope

Originally Posted by Gmills23

13)

[h1]Herman J. Russell[/h1]
Net worth: $200 million

Source of wealth: Construction, real estate

Residence: Atlanta

Age: 78
Real estate and construction tycoon learned the building business at an early age; father was a plastering contractor on construction projects. Herman bought a vacant Atlanta lot at age 16; built first property, a duplex. Founded contractor H.J. Russell Plastering Co. in 1953; later renamed H.J. Russell & Co. Helped build Georgia Dome and Turner Field. Annual sales approach $300 million. Family business: son Michael is chief executive, son Jerome is president. Also owns Concessions International; outfit provides food and beverage services to airports. Daughter Donata Russell-Major is vice chair. Largest owner of HUD-related properties in Georgia. Once owned stakes in pro basketball's Atlanta Hawks and hockey's Atlanta Flames. Now retired from day-to-day management; focused on philanthropy.

crazy, thats my homey's grandfather.

Is your homey Russ?

That would be correct

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

My man Kobe

 

[in yo nostril]

Originally Posted by Skip0011

magic? how is he worth so much? he didn't make a lot in the nba...

starbucks, tgifridays, 24 hour fitness and dirty movie theaters in the hood.

 

[dan3429]

LA Reid?

 

[bgl2687]

Originally Posted by In Yo Nostril

Originally Posted by Skip0011

magic? how is he worth so much? he didn't make a lot in the nba...

starbucks, tgifridays, 24 hour fitness and dirty movie theaters in the hood.

add burger king to the list. Dude bought up a bunch of BKs in the mid 90s.

 

[shatterkneesinc]

Originally Posted by Skip0011

magic? how is he worth so much? he didn't make a lot in the nba...

he is a very successful businessman

 

[shatterkneesinc]

uh...isnt income part of your networth?

net worth= all your assets and cash is part of your assets

you folks do have to consider taxes in the equation, they get tax at least 30% of their income and these people are also very big spenders

if you make the proper adjustments, their net worth should come to that as estimated.

 

[throwedindagame]

Originally Posted by BgL2687

Originally Posted by In Yo Nostril

Originally Posted by Skip0011

magic? how is he worth so much? he didn't make a lot in the nba...

starbucks, tgifridays, 24 hour fitness and dirty movie theaters in the hood.

add burger king to the list. Dude bought up a bunch of BKs in the mid 90s.

I swear some people do not understand the concept of investing or real estate

.

The guy with the biggest paycheck in the locker room, might not be the richest guy from that team 10-15 years down the road.

 

[jamergrady]

 

[nwick001]

Originally Posted by ILL LEGAL OPERATION

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[h1]Kobe Bryant[/h1]
Net worth: $140 million

Source of wealth: Basketball, endorsements

Residence: Newport Beach, Calif.

Age: 30

Son of former pro basketball player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant skipped college ball; jumped straight from high school to the NBA at age 17 in 1996. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers; parents had to co-sign contract. Now is one of the game's premier players; 11-time All-Star and league's 2008 MVP has won three world championships with the Lakers. Endorsement deals pad earnings. Nike launched Zoom Kobe IV earlier this year; company's "lightest basketball shoe ever." Centerpiece of director Spike Lee's latest documentary; crew of "Kobe Doin' Work" used 30 cameras to capture the player's every move during a game last year. Film will air on ESPN in May 2009. Owns a stake in Olimpia Milano, an Italian basketball team his father once played for.

Fail. Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets