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Top 15 Black Celebrity Businesses
August marks a powerful celebration of innovation, ownership, and generational impact: Black Business Month.
It’s a time to spotlight the trailblazers who’ve taken their influence beyond the stage, screen, or field and turned it into a blueprint for legacy.
In an industry where creative labor is often separated from financial equity, these figures are reclaiming the narrative—moving from being the face of brands to owning them outright.
Whether it’s redefining beauty standards, revolutionizing the media landscape, or building luxury empires from the ground up, these entrepreneurs aren’t just chasing profit—they’re shifting culture.
Their ventures reflect authenticity, empowerment, and intentionality, rooted in a desire to uplift communities and inspire the next generation of visionaries.
From fashion houses and production companies to wellness brands and tech investments, the impact stretches far beyond the storefront. It’s about access. Ownership. Representation. Power.
Check Out The Top 15 Black Celebrity Business Below
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15 Black Celebrity-Owned Businesses You Should Know About was originally published on hot1009.com
1. Tyler Perry – Tyler Perry Studios
One of the largest film studios in the U.S., Black-owned and built from the ground up, empowering hundreds of Black creatives.
2. Issa Rae – Hoorae Media / Sienna Naturals (Haircare)
Issa Rae is building an entertainment and beauty brand with a clear mission: elevate Black stories, Black beauty, and Black joy.
3. Oprah Winfrey – OWN Network / Harpo Productions
A cultural icon, Oprah transformed daytime television into a media empire centered around personal growth, spirituality, and Black storytelling.
4. LeBron James – SpringHill Company / Uninterrupted / Lobos 1707
LeBron’s media companies focus on empowerment and authentic storytelling, while his tequila brand Lobos 1707 is 100% minority-owned.
5. Jay-Z – Roc Nation / Armand de Brignac / Tidal
With a portfolio spanning sports, music, streaming, and luxury spirits, Jay-Z built an empire grounded in ownership and legacy.
6. Rihanna – Fenty Beauty / Savage X Fenty
A global game-changer in inclusive beauty and lingerie, Fenty redefined industry standards and made Rihanna a billionaire mogul.
7. Serena Williams – Serena Ventures / Will Perform
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Serena’s investment firm backs diverse entrepreneurs, and her body care brand Will Perform focuses on recovery and wellness.
8. Beyoncé – Parkwood Entertainment / Ivy Park / Cécred Hair
From music and fashion to haircare, Beyoncé’s businesses are rooted in creativity, culture, and self-expression.
9. Pharrell Williams – Billionaire Boys Club / Joopiter / Humanrace Skincare
Pharrell fuses music, fashion, and skincare with intention, innovation, and wellness for all skin tones.
10. Michael B. Jordan – ObsidianWorks / The Lifted Project
11. Tracee Ellis Ross – Pattern Beauty
A love letter to textured hair, Pattern Beauty empowers people with curls, coils, and confidence.
12. 50 Cent – Sire Spirits (Branson Cognac & Le Chemin Du Roi Champagne)
50’s luxury liquor brands and power plays in television (via G-Unit Film & TV) show his unmatched business acumen.
13. Snoop Dogg – Death Row Records / Broadus Foods
From music to cereal, Snoop is rebranding legacy and building wealth through Black-owned distribution.
14. Venus Williams – EleVen by Venus / Happy Viking (plant-based nutrition)
Venus champions wellness and empowerment, both on and off the court, through her fashion and supplement brands.
15. Megan Thee Stallion – Hottie Sauce (Popeyes) / Hot Girl Enterprises
Megan’s business ventures blend bold branding, cultural moments, and her signature Houston-rooted confidence.
