Black Wealth Watch: Cardi B Launches Hair Brand, Uncle Nearest Legal Battle Continues, And Gap Partners With Harlem’s Fashion Row

Welcome to Black Wealth Watch, where we round up the biggest stories in Black business and economic news each week. The wins, the setbacks, the deals getting done, and the conversations we should be having about money, power, and who actually gets a seat at the table.

This week was a lot. Cardi finally launched a hair brand after documenting her hair journey on Instagram for years, Uncle Nearest is still tangled in legal mess, and Kevin Hart proved some celebrity businesses thrive when the celebrity does the work. Meanwhile, Fifteen Percent Pledge is putting their money where they mouth is, and Gap’s giving Black designers access and exposure. Here’s the breakdown.

Cardi B’s Hair Brand Is Actually Happening

After years documenting her natural hair growth on Instagram and sharing those DIY rice water mask recipes, Cardi B made it official: she’s launching Grow-Good Beauty this spring through Revolve Group. She’s been repairing heat and color damage since 2016, posting wash day videos that had fans begging for her routine. The celebrity haircare space is crowded (

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