America’s wealthiest Black billionaires come from various industries, with most accumulating their wealth through sports and entertainment.
The collective net worth of these billionaires is $31.3 billion. Although impressive, this figure is just a fraction of the world’s wealthiest individual, Elon Musk’s $225.4 billion net worth.
Despite America having 735 billionaires, only two Black African Americans are among the world’s 1,000 richest.
Here are America’s richest Black billionaires as of 2024:
Robert F. Smith – Net Worth: $9.2 billion
At 61, Robert F. Smith is the richest, with a fortune from Vista Equity Partners, ranking 244th globally in wealth.
David Steward – Net Worth: $7.6 billion
The 72-year-old founder of World Wide Technology has a significant impact in the IT sector, placing him 316th globally.
Michael Jordan – Net Worth: $3 billion
The basketball legend and owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Jordan ranks 1041st globally, leveraging his fame with high-value endorsements.
Oprah Winfrey – Net Worth: $2.8 billion
Media mogul Oprah, at 69, continues to influence the entertainment industry and engages in various philanthropic efforts, ranking 1123rd globally.
Jay-Z – Net Worth: $2.5 billion
Jay-Z, 54, has expanded his portfolio beyond music to achieve a global rank of 1236.
Alexander Karp – Net Worth: $1.9 billion
Co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, Karp is a significant figure in the software industry, ranking 1583rd globally.
Tope Awotona – Net Worth: $1.2 billion
The 42-year-old founder of Calendly, Awotona is notable in the software industry, holding the 2282nd spot globally.
Tiger Woods – Net Worth: $1.1 billion
Famous golfer Tiger Woods has translated his sports success into a substantial net worth, ranking 2457th globally.
LeBron James – Net Worth: $1 billion
At 39, basketball icon LeBron James reaches a global wealth rank of 2477 through his career earnings and endorsements.
Tyler Perry – Net Worth: $1 billion
Filmmaker Tyler Perry, 54, known for his impact in film and TV, ranks 2530th globally.
