Celebrities as Entrepreneurs !

[ajpa123]

I was reading an article of rap stars going into business in big ways..

Cam'ron - Sizzurp (fruit punch cognac)
Nelly - Pimp Juice (an energy drink)
Nelly - Charlotte BobCats (NBA team part-owner)

Do P.Diddy and Jay Z own any other companies other than Sean Jean and Roc-a-wear.
Any others i should know about?

Jus curious

 

[anxi80]

jay-z has stake in the nets. he also bought out a vodka company, armadale. and lil jon has his own energy drink, called 'crunk juice'

 

[ironcrotch]

There are tons man. Jay Z is also part owner of the NJ Nets too, him and Puffy also have their own restaurants and night clubs. Don't forget russell simmons, who started it all. I think its awesome these guys are branching out and investing their fortunes wisely, MC Hammer and Mike Tyson gave everyone a valuable lesson in finances. hehe.

 

[anxi80]

dont forget 50 cent and the gorilla unit crew also have their own clothing line. same goes for eminem.

 

[Epoman]

Also they help support the drug trafficers(sp?)

 

[ajpa123]

Originally posted by: ironcrotch
There are tons man. Jay Z is also part owner of the NJ Nets too, him and Puffy also have their own restaurants and night clubs. Don't forget russell simmons, who started it all. I think its awesome these guys are branching out and investing their fortunes wisely, MC Hammer and Mike Tyson gave everyone a valuable lesson in finances. hehe.

Cool info!
I was really more curious about retail products especially.. thanks!

 

[Ronstang]

Hip Hop stars are nothing but opportunists exploiting the Black community all the while perpetuating the problems that plague it.

 

[ajpa123]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Hip Hop stars are nothing but opportunists exploiting the Black community all the while perpetuating the problems that plague it.

Are you talking about their entrepreneurial endeavors or how their ablums are influencing the black community. ?

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: Ronstang
Hip Hop stars are nothing but opportunists exploiting the Black community all the while perpetuating the problems that plague it.

that's corporations / general community .... happens all the time