CAREER & FINANCE
MONEY
Teaching Black Kids About Money at Every Age
Every tap-to-pay transaction, $3 ATM fee, and cash-stuffed birthday card is an opportunity to prepare your child for the financial realities of adulthood. With October marking Financial Planning Month, financial education for teens and young adults is top of mind. The Root spoke with Crawford Mickey McGill, CEO of Houston-based Reveal Wealth Strategies, about how parents can share money lessons with kids of all ages. His top takeaway? Parents don't need to have all the answers to start teaching—they just need to be willing to talk about it.
MONEY
Jay-Z Investment Firm 50 Percent Stake Rihanna Fenty Beauty Deal 2026
In a move that underscores the growing intersection of music, fashion, and finance within Black entrepreneurship, Jay-Z's investment firm is nearing a deal to acquire a 50 percent stake in Rihanna's Fenty Beauty empire. The potential partnership reflects a broader strategy of consolidating wealth and influence across luxury sectors.
MONEY
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Prenup Lawsuit: Widow Demands $1.2M
The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother to recover at least $1.2 million from a family trust, claiming he failed to honor their prenuptial agreement
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Women: Economic Dignity Priority
Black women in Mississippi have long understood what it takes to create systems that work for everyone. A recent survey shows ninety percent of respondents say economic conditions are worsening, with more than half reporting their income cannot keep pace with rising costs. They are not asking for extravagance but for breathing room and policies that help them live with dignity while caring for their families. The data reveals that having enough money to live comfortably matters more for joy than success, representing peace of mind rather than status. When Black women thrive, they lift others as they climb.
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family in North Carolina withdraws $1M endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to alter scholarship mission to comply with new equality policy.
CAREER & FINANCE
DJ Envy Becomes American Dream Mall’s New Creative Cultural Strategist
DJ Envy has been named Creative Cultural Strategist at American Dream, stepping into a key role shaping the venue’s music, nightlife, and lifestyle programming while bringing his deep roots in culture, media, and community influence to the forefront.
MONEY
Zoe Saldaña Reacts To Becoming Highest-Grossing Actor Of All Time With a $15.5 Billion Portfolio: ‘I’m Deeply Grateful And Profoundly Humbled’
As of January 2026, Zoe Saldaña has officially become the highest-grossing actor of all time, with her films, including Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Avatar: The Way of Water, grossing more than $15.47 billion worldwide.
CULTURE
50 Cent Drops $124M to Turn Shreveport Into the Next Entertainment Powerhouse
50 Cent is investing $124 million to revitalize entertainment venues in Shreveport, including upgrades to G-Unit Studios and new venue development, with additional state funding supporting the city’s growing creative infrastructure.
MONEY
Dame Dash’s Film Company Poppington LLC Reportedly Sells For $100.50 At Auction
Dame Dash’s longtime financial troubles escalated after his film company sold at auction for just $100.50, a move tied to nearly $1 million in defamation-related debt and layered on top of his broader bankruptcy and multimillion-dollar liabilities.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
T-Pain Cashes Out and Secures His Legacy
I sold my publishing, my catalog, and some masters. Equity partners offered 100 years of royalties upfront. Lump sum. I said, ‘Sign me up.’ No slow drips—I want the ocean now. Bought a private jet ✈️ & 50k sq ft studio building. Legacy secured. Pockets right. —T-Pain 💰
ADVICE
Flau’Jae Johnson’s Path to Mental Focus
Flau'Jae Johnson always had the makings of a champion, but initially thought it was "impossible" to pursue music, sports, and business. One of the most valuable lessons she's learned is how to work smarter, not harder, by taking care of her body.