Marcy Venture Partners’ last investment was in September 2021, when they invested in the Series A round for MERIT Beauty. Crunchbase reports that Marcy Venture Partners, founded in 2019, is a venture capital firm that has invested in 24 companies - 11 of which are considered “diversity investments.” The term “diversity investments” includes women-owned companies, Latinx-owned companies, and Black-owned companies. In short, when it comes to money moves, S-Dot-Carter is second-to-none.īut more than investing in businesses, Jay-Z has also invested in Black-owned businesses. And this is to say nothing of how his marriage to fellow icon Beyoncé has also increased his net worth. Even in years that he doesn’t release music or go on tour, Jay-Z is good for about $500 million a year, by one estimate. Jay-Z is also one of the world’s few Black billionaires. He is one of the only men in Hip-Hop (outside of, most notably, Kanye West) to achieve a billion-dollar net worth and was the first rapper in history to do so. As a part of Destiny’s Child, that type of growth may not have been possible, for her focus was more on the group as a whole, rather than her as an individual.Just a quick perusal through all of his work that we here at AfroTech have reported on alone is indicative of a man that has earned every penny of his $1.4 billion net worth. At a time when Beyoncé was coming into her own as a woman, she was also finding her voice as an artist. Many of the songs on Dangerously in Love were personal, which also led the public to believe that they were inspired by her newfound union. It heightened speculation that Beyoncé and rapper Jay Z were in a relationship. The album received numerous accolades, also earning Beyoncé five Grammy Awards at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2004.ĭuring the fall of 2002, “’03 Bonnie & Clyde” was released. It was the first time Beyoncé would record an album outside of Destiny’s Child, and her solo debut was praised by critics and fans alike for its artistic creativity and chart-topping singles. In what was a mixture of ballads and uptempo songs, Dangerously in Love also incorporated elements of traditional R&B, hip-hop and soul music. In celebration of Beyoncé’s 40th birthday, we look back at her solo albums and the impact they’ve left on the music industry, as well as their parallels to the entertainer’s own life. Her legacy thus far is undeniable, and she has accomplished more in her 40 years on this earth that most have done in a lifetime.
Her numerous accolades and achievements in almost every field of human endeavor show why Beyoncé is revered by so many people. This led to the curation of the film’s soundtrack The Lion King: The Gift, as well as the visual album Black is King. She also created Homecoming, a documentary and concert film focused on her 2018 Coachella performances, and voiced Nala in the remake of The Lion King. Since her last solo project, Beyoncé has released a compilation album with her husband entitled Everything is Love. Embarking on a solo career allowed Beyoncé to grow both personally and professionally, and it gave her the opportunity to create a legacy outside of Destiny’s Child. In the years that followed, the Texas native rose to icon status, becoming one of the most respected figures in the world. In June of that year, Beyoncé released her debut solo studio album, Dangerously in Love. It wasn’t until 2003 that her music career – and life – truly blossomed. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney) LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Beyonce Knowles-Carter attends the European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on Jin London, England. She rose to fame in the late 1990’s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child – one of the highest-selling girl groups of all time, along with a lucrative acting career, appearing in films such as Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Pink Panther, Dreamgirls, Cadillac Records and The Lion King.
Since then, she has created a legacy that is unparalleled.
On that summer morning, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born in Houston, Texas. Septembrought about a new legacy, one that would ultimately impact the entertainment industry and permeate popular culture for years to come. Influence and inspiration are also a part of a person’s legacy, and that can be put into play while still one is still alive. However, legacy is more about sharing the things that were learned – not earned – and instilling values as opposed to material wealth. Often when one thinks about legacy, it’s understood to be a gift or bequest that’s handed down, endowed, or conveyed, from one person to another, after they’ve passed.
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