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Here’s Forbes 10 Richest Black Americans

Honorable Mentions

Don King: $290 million from boxing promotion

Jay Z: $150 million from music

Kobe Bryant: $140 million from basketball and endorsements

Shaquille O’Neal: $130 million from basketball and endorsements

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tallerthanyou/ tallerthanyou

    Yall cant mess with Oprah. Se bought me a 2 piece. Don King had 290 mil and didnt make the list. Black folks getting paid!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/burgstyle82/ burgstyle82

    How much did Magic Johnson pay for that AIDS cure? Dude look better now than he did in the 90′s!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com//

    Dat nigga cosby is loaded…that nigga still spending old money….1980′s money he hasnt seen the new currency yet…….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/cutcre8/ cutcre8

    LMFAO!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DA_GEORGETOWN_MAYOR/ DA_GEORGETOWN_MAYOR

    WHOA NOW! TIGER WOODS ISNT BLACK!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/the_realest2004/ the_realest2004

    Inspiration shyt right here. Not like these double agent ass rappers who woulda spent half their money on a chain just because they can. These black people make money and invest it to make more money!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lil_lilo04/ lil_lilo04

    get it oprah!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Holaewoud/ Holaewoud

    Don King??? Who knew?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/__ash___/ __ash___

    “I am not black.” -Tiger Woods

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Last_Revelation/ Last_Revelation

    i think these numbers are off forbes… are we talking total asset value…??? where did we get these numbers…or for the 2008 year?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo/ Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo

    very well said @ the_realest2004

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SensualElluzion/ SensualElluzion

    Diddy is worth 346mil and believe it or not 50cents thanks to the sell of Vitamin Water to Coca Cola is worth 440million Dollars.

    That eclipses there 1st four and almost ties him will Bill Cosby and all of these people been doing it way longer than him.

    In his own words

    “They call me new money, say I have no class, I’m from the bottom came up to fast,Hell if I care I’m just here to get my cash, Bougie @$$ $%^$%* you can kiss my @$$.”

    Either way it is good to see all these black people up here doing well because of multiple venues not just sports or music is inspiring.

    Doesn’t mean you’ll ever have millions but it does mean it is attainable with a lot of hard work with vision and a lil luck…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Rene2009/ Rene2009

    black people are getting wealthier and some whites cant stand it.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ikidas/ ikidas

    Finally BP puts a story up worth reading……

    The inspiration one receives by reading the net worth of some of our known and unknown blacks is the kind of motivation and uplifting we need especially during these tough economic times……

    I mean who knew Cosby was worth that much…. And these are not even the actual numbers, just imagaine what Oprah is worth when you add in cash assets…. Jordan’s Race team….. Or money they give in fellowships, grants, and other philanthropic endeavors…. BLACK PEOPLE NEED TO TAKE A BOW AND TAKE A LESSON FROM THIS.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LADYOFMAIL/ LADYOFMAIL

    DON KING GOT ALL THE MONEY AND ALL THE BOXERS HE PROMOTED GOT WAS IRS DEBTS AND BRAIN DAMAGE!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/little_big_mann/ little_big_mann

    Hmmm…I wonder how much Beyonce is worth. She endorses everything and is her own namebrand. She can live forever on album and tour sells, two clothing lines and a toy company with her kid sister. Not to mention that she is box office gold (whether you like her acting or not, the name sells tickets). And i guess half of everything Jay-z owns is hers now too.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MzFiyahRedd225/ MzFiyahRedd225

    beyonce mad 80 million dollars this year and jay-z made 82 million…seen that on fox news

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MS28jesika/ MS28jesika

    we all need to strive in our own lives to make a difference in our black community, it only takes, a smile, a help in hand, extra support . it all starts in ourselves, we are capable, yes we can!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/NikoBDA/ NikoBDA

    This is inaccurate because CNN did a special on black billionaries and there are only 2, Oprah and Bob Johnson since he sold BET.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jazzyniece09/ jazzyniece09

    DAMN…..it must be nice to not want or need for anything.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ThaDetroitMayor/ ThaDetroitMayor

    Honestly who cares ? Is that supposed to make black people proud ? How about who are the richest americans ?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/0VancouverHurts/ 0VancouverHurts

    they forgot to include will smiths name to the list, hes worth 4 billion yo!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/max_gsx/ max_gsx

    Damn!!
    Tiger woods is the same height as me (6’1). Look at him next to jordan, he looks like dwarf

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/NJA_2008/ NJA_2008

    Gone Oprah!…I knew she was number 1. I know she`s the richest black person in the world when u can spend a million dollars a week!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dareason/ dareason

    DIS S**T AINT ACCURATE CUZ DIDDY AINT UP DERE

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/different_mentality/ different_mentality

    Bible Forbes. The Hanc**k star ranked first on Forbes Magazine’s new list of the Best-Paid Actors in Hollywood, covering the one-year span between June 1, 2007 and June 1, 2008.

    With an estimated net worth totaling $80 million, Will manage to edge out Top Three contenders Johnny Depp, who earned $74 million last year, and Meet Dave star Eddie Murphy, who raked in around $55 million.

    ..what dummy said will smith was worth 4 billion???? and yeah p diddy worth is about 346 million the slippin

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/the_realest2004/ the_realest2004

    Look at that nazi the detroit mayor hatin’. Don’t get mad because they didn’t list the biggest prison w***e in detroit so you could be listen. You really are a clown, that’s not a mask in your picture it’s your real face! Still waiting for you to try to come kill me and my family like you promised you liar!!! LOL @ mexicans on black planet! WTF?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/COOL_BENTLEY/ COOL_BENTLEY

    SAY WHAT THAT OLD NIGGA STILL AROUND

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/COOL_BENTLEY/ COOL_BENTLEY

    NOW THERE IS ANOTHER GOLD DIGGER WHO ROBBED MIKE TYSON
    YES YOU GUESS IT THAT
    OLD NIGGA DON KING HE TOO
    WACK LIKE FIDDY

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/auhnie01/ auhnie01

    Hmmm…they’re all rich but they don’t have power or leverage to have an impact on the social institutions in this country or to advance the struggle that MLK stood for. So who really cares if they’re making money from selling homes or if “White America” is paying them to put a ball in a hole and let’s not even go near the b.s. we call B.E.T.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/shilee1/ shilee1

    can someone say, “OPRAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” THAT’S THAT CHICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/43v3rBrok3n/ 43v3rBrok3n

    Tiger woods said he’s not black so why is he on their…i mean technically he is black but he doesnt claim it or embrace it.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dovonna2u/ dovonna2u

    oprah is the best.. thank u oprah for that free meal at kfc!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ms32000/ ms32000

    dido thank u oprah for that free meal at kfc!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/rwj21/ rwj21

    mr auhnie01 why you gotta come wit some negative stuff i mean mlk has nothing to do with the 10 richest blk americans.those people had dreams and they went after it and you cant get to that wealth status without having leverage in all races and yes your so called social institutions but this is why alot of blk folks cant make it now cause the crab is pulling them down so get out the crab basket bro.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lovelyldylv6/ lovelyldylv6

    Tiger Woods not black he does not even claim that part of his heritage.He loves the white folks world to much.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/KHAZE06/ KHAZE06

    Tiger never said that he was not black. He simply said that he is not ONLY black and wanted to include his Mother’s heritage too. He’s mixed and for him to only claim his Father’s heritage would be disrespectful to his Mother and her heritage. I wish people would stop repeating that lie. I’m not mixed but I can understand where he’s coming from.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/2009Producerboyz/ 2009Producerboyz

    What about jay0-z After his marrriage and LIVE nation Deal Net worth 940 million WHAT!?, what about 50 Cent 440 MILL
    what about P Diddy- 385 Mill
    What about Russell Simmons 500 Million

    http://knowyournetworth.com/russell_simmons_net_worth.html

    Very partial to LEAVE RAP and HIP HOP out of the LOOP

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MsDopeBoyGirl/ MsDopeBoyGirl

    Raven is a billionaire…Bp get ya facts up…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/a_tall_romantic/ a_tall_romantic

    Jay-Z not on this list? He’s worth like half a billion, P. Diddy worth about $300 Million, how they didn’t make the list? Jay if anybody should be on here, he’s in the $500 Million club, last I checked he was like $547 Million on Forbes, how he not here? Honorable Mention, is that what they made this year or just period? Oh and punk ass 50 Cent net worth like $400 Million he not on here either

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/broke_as_ajoke/ broke_as_ajoke

    they left my name off hehehe

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/FreekyJ08/ FreekyJ08

    man black planet don’t b knowing what they b talking bout….u dont have people like 50 cent on there come on now…buddy done banked half a billie on vitamin water, definately should ave jay-z on there, pharrel williams….they need to go do there research and stop the b.s they b tryna feed black people like we dont know who b balling…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mytgdman4u/ mytgdman4u

    THE DUD THAT ASAI D RAVEN WAS A BILLIONAIRE IS SMOKING ROCKS. SHE GOT SOME CHEESE, BUT NOT A BILLION DOLLARS WORTH. YOU STUPID DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG IT TAKE TO MAKE A BILLION. NOT SO RAVEN AIN’T MADE THAT. IF THATS THE CASE HANNA MONTANNA IS A ZILLIONAIRE. YOU NEED TO READ MORE OF BOOK THAT HAVE REAL MATERIAL AND STOP READING INTERNET GARBABGE. GET A FORBES MAG.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/All_Over_U/ All_Over_U

    I agree….People are missing from this list. When you say “richest” that means the top.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/classy57lady/ classy57lady

    Impressive list, but, tell me….does Tiger Woods consider himself BLACK?????

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/DABOSSPLAYAT/ DABOSSPLAYAT

    why is Master P not on the list? he is worth like $700 million aka the ghetto bill gates

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/QueenRayRay/ QueenRayRay

    raven isnt a billionaire i believe i read that she was like half way there or something like that

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GrownAzzNukka/ GrownAzzNukka

    ok clear up…. there was a time when master p would have been on this list but he made some bad choices and he hasn’t had a hit in years , raven aint no freaking billionaire although she is on the list of richest people under 25. While Tyra banks has 2 shows and endorments deals however her talk show is under oprah’s production company. So that’s more moola for the big O. The biggest suprise is Russell Simmons who made this list annually …damn kimora took him took the bank.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/solsa_7/ solsa_7

    Poor research these are not the
    10 richest black americans LOL!Damn BP step your game up!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lil_jay_boi2o5/ lil_jay_boi2o5

    aye u guys click the link forbes did make this list and russell simmons is only worth $110 million now so kimora took alot of his money.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lovelyldylv6/ lovelyldylv6

    Tiger never said that he was not black. He simply said that he is not ONLY black and wanted to include his Mother’s heritage too. He’s mixed and for him to only claim his Father’s heritage would be disrespectful to his Mother and her heritage. I wish people would stop repeating that lie. I’m not mixed but I can understand where he’s coming from.

    Tiger mother a Asia woman,So what does that have to do with claiming whiteness and living in they world, If he respected his mom so much he would have married a Asia woman, You can’t stop no one from voicing opinions about him.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/YOURNAWTEEGIRL/ YOURNAWTEEGIRL

    UMM OPRAH SERIOUSLY NEEDS TO LET ME HELP HER SPEND SOME OF THAT DAMN MONEY!!
    HAHA

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/M0M0_S0_PURDI/ M0M0_S0_PURDI

    Oprah got all that money and going straight to hell…smh maybe with all that money she can buy her ass a clue… and go somewhere with that witchcraft bull

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/M0M0_S0_PURDI/ M0M0_S0_PURDI

    oh yeah raven symone is worth like over 300 mill

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wadeless/ wadeless

    wooOoowooow? i nreally need to help them all spend qall of their money, but uh all cant be finished just like that men too much money cant be spent alone but u nreally need some ppl to help u spend them .am humphery and i need some of your money pls help me out.

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Door_Gunner/ Door_Gunner

    If this was suposed to depres me… it worked.

    What time does that blood bank open up in the morning?

    I’m gonna take that $15 dollars and turn it into TRILLIONS, just as soon as I get bus fair to get down there in the morning.

    If you think I’m lying… try me!

    Seriously though, I’ve been trying to get rich all my life… nada!

    Almost all wealthy people admit that they do not know how it happend.

    A quote from Oprah… “Wealth is not something that you do… it is something that happens to you.”

    Truth is… but first… you have to cast a Stone.

    Question is… which stones will you throw? And, into which Pond?

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