African-American sports executives and administrators

Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman and retired professional basketball player who is a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 15 seasons in the NBA between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls. Widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time, he was integral in popularizing basketball and the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s. He is the wealthiest athlete of all time, and one of the world's richest celebrities, with a $4.3 billion net worth as of 2026.

Willard Carroll Smith II is an American actor, rapper, and film producer. Known for his work in both the screen and music industries, his accolades include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $10 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.

LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and has won four NBA championships from 10 NBA Finals appearances, including eight consecutive appearances between 2011 and 2018. He has also won three Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. national team. James is widely considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.

American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)

American R&B singer (born 1978)

American basketball player (1934–2022)

American actress (born 1971)

Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. (born November 2, 1974), better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and embarked on his musical career in 1993 as a member of the Midwestern hip-hop group St. Lunatics. He signed with Universal Records as a solo act in 1999 to release his debut studio album, Country Grammar (2000). Its two lead singles, "Country Grammar (Hot Shit)" and "Ride wit Me" (featuring City Spud), both entered the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. The album peaked atop the Billboard 200 and received diamond certification by

American basketball player, coach, executive

American basketball player, coach, and executive (1934–2021)

American basketball player

American basketball player

American basketball player (1942–2023)

American basketball player and executive

American basketball player and coach (1946–2020)

American boxing promoter

American professional basketball player (born 1980)

American politician and businessman

American basketball player and coach (1936–2024)

American basketball player and businessman

US tennis player

American football player (born 1986)

American basketball player

American football player, coach, and executive (born 1955)

American basketball player

American businessman (born 1946)

American basketball coach and executive

American basketball player

American football player, executive

American basketball player

American basketball player

American basketball player

CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers (1948–2024)

American basketball and baseball player

American basketball player, executive, and sports analyst (born 1955)

American basketball player-coach

American football player and executive (born 1979)

American basketball player, coach, executive

American basketball executive

American businesswoman

American football player (born 1966)

American basketball coach and executive

American Hall of Fame baseball player (1879-1930)

American football player and executive (born 1965)

American football safety

American basketball player (1882-1979)