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| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by manuelkel(m): 11:53am On Jan 20 |
I done dey clock 40 million I no see, billion I no still see.   1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by Edun00700: 11:54am On Jan 20 |
He said when they make their $1b kitombo: |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by osuofia2(m): 11:54am On Jan 20 |
China and Russia are overhyped, God bless America 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by fredoooooo: 11:57am On Jan 20 |
Awon werey abolowo kawo make una no go make una thousands and millions dey there sey follow dem dey count other people money |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by latiephwald: 12:00pm On Jan 20 |
Show Africans |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by lagonovo: 12:00pm On Jan 20 |
Biodun1929:I decided to verify your statement here before I embarrass myself citing you during debates in my learned circle. Looks like Grok analysis sees your comment as more suited for unserious beer parlor conversation: Biodun1929 claims that there are "fake yankee entertainment billionaires" on (presumably) the Forbes billionaire list, and that their billionaire status was "bought from Forbes for branding." This claim is not accurate and appears to be a conspiracy theory or exaggeration without supporting evidence. Forbes compiles its annual World's Billionaires list (and related lists like the Forbes 400 for Americans) through a rigorous, transparent methodology. Reporters value individuals' assets—including stakes in public and private companies, real estate, art, yachts, cash, and more—while accounting for debts. They draw from SEC filings, court documents, probate records, news articles, and interviews with the individuals, their advisors, rivals, and experts. Forbes actively vets figures, and while some people cooperate and others don't (or try to inflate their wealth), the list is not pay-to-play. There is no credible evidence that Forbes allows people to "buy" inclusion or billionaire status for branding purposes. Accusations against Forbes' list typically fall into a few categories, none of which support the "bought" claim: - Overstated or inflated wealth: Forbes has occasionally removed or downgraded people after discrepancies emerge (e.g., Kylie Jenner in 2020, where Forbes accused her team of providing misleading info like inflated revenue figures, leading to her being stripped of billionaire status; or cases like Wilbur Ross or others where Forbes later corrected overstatements based on new data). - Faking attempts: Some individuals have tried to bluff or fake their way onto the list through PR campaigns or fabricated stories (e.g., a Hong Kong businessman in 2023 who got media coverage claiming billionaire status, but Forbes never included him and publicly debunked it). - Criticism of accuracy: Skeptics (including some Reddit threads or analysts) sometimes claim portions of the list are "fake" or inaccurate due to opaque private wealth, but Forbes is open about estimates being snapshots and subject to change. No mainstream sources indicate Forbes sells spots. Regarding "yankee entertainment billionaires" (likely meaning American/Yankee celebrities or entertainers from fields like music, film, sports, etc.), Forbes does include some on its lists based on verified wealth from businesses, endorsements, tours, catalogs, etc. Recent examples include musicians like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and Beyoncé (added in late 2025 after her Cowboy Carter-era success). These are not "fake" or bought; they're based on public financial indicators like tour grosses, company valuations, and asset sales. In short, while Forbes' estimates aren't perfect (wealth can be hard to pin down precisely, especially for private holdings), there's no substantiation for the idea that anyone buys billionaire status from them. The post's assertion seems rooted in misinformation or distrust of celebrity wealth reporting rather than facts. |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by mrjaybaba(m): 12:02pm On Jan 20 |
I still get hope........... |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by doncartel: 12:02pm On Jan 20 |
We all continue to pray for Elon Musk, as he battles to cross from billion dollars to trillion dollars. He’s fighting on behalf of the human race to join the trillion-dollar level. 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by TechBaron: 12:02pm On Jan 20 |
meobizy:Honestly. Just another post to put innocent people under pressure. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by danvon(m): 12:03pm On Jan 20 |
Sam Bankman is in prison And i think Larry was arrested. |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by Cmeo(m): 12:11pm On Jan 20 |
This is a testament that the fastest and most common way to be a billionaire is through IT/ICT 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by amaridigital(m): 12:14pm On Jan 20 |
DrMB: |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by PeterObi4Presid: 12:16pm On Jan 20 |
Hope still dey |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by amaridigital(m): 12:17pm On Jan 20 |
DrMB:Seun abeg create NAIRALAND BABIES CATEGORIES for kiddos and leave the normal Nairaland Forum for adults. Can't you see some kiddos here asking why their names are not on the list of billionaires? You need to invest on Ai that can identify comments made by kiddos and can automatically delete their account. They can therefore be registered on Nairaland kiddos. |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by ibechris(m): 12:18pm On Jan 20 |
donleo92:What business do u have? |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by Hoodrat(m): 12:20pm On Jan 20 |
Jeremiah 17:11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool. 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by dfrost: 12:20pm On Jan 20 |
donleo92:Two people that motivate me are Steve Baller and another not on the list Colonel Sanders. Two noteworthy people to mention. 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by donleo92(m): 12:38pm On Jan 20 |
ibechris:Into livestock production as side hustle. |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by professore(m): 12:39pm On Jan 20 |
Great |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by energy37: 12:45pm On Jan 20 |
Are they talking of drugs or ritual money? lagonovo: 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by ibechris(m): 12:47pm On Jan 20*. Modified: 1:18pm On Jan 20 |
donleo92:If u don't have a business u are doing,u can't be rich. Alternatively,u can also be rich if u invest in other people's business. 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by Elzazzi: 12:51pm On Jan 20 |
donleo92:He was already a millionaire before hitting the billion dollar status by that age. Lol Except you are already a millionaire in dollars!  |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by Elzazzi: 12:53pm On Jan 20 |
Hezzyluv:It’s the Society that supports dreams and ambitions. Even Elon had to go there. 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by AdolfHitlerxXx: 1:03pm On Jan 20 |
Adolf Hitler on Nairaland..... age 33. Wasn't easy but I made it. Work harder to join us on the list. 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by blueAgent(m): 1:12pm On Jan 20 |
doncartel:🤣🤣🤣You No get job. No go pray 4 yourself make you enter millionaire |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by TheStoriesOfMan: 1:21pm On Jan 20 |
Made my first million during Jonathan's regime. Supplied computers to an IT firm in Yenagoa. I want to make my first billions before 2099. I will use the funds to build a skyscraper and name it "God's plan". Advice: if you want to make it in life quickly, join an organization. It could be illuminati, Free Masons, Ogboni, CFM etc. |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by judewrites: 1:24pm On Jan 20*. Modified: 1:41pm On Jan 20 |
olumided:Talking from experience, money is unstable like water. Even bible says it has wings and flies away. Money flows actively in the direction of creativity. You can/may never be rich working for another person's dreams and goals. You have to pursue your own dreams and goals to be rich. But the key factor is God's blessing. 2 Likes |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by rottable(m): 1:34pm On Jan 20 |
DrMB:US always dominates, I wonder why 🤷 |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by obailala(m): 2:51pm On Jan 20 |
meobizy:It's just to let you know that if you've crossed a certain age range, and you still dreaming of being a billionaire, then the odds are stacked against you.... |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by donleo92(m): 3:18pm On Jan 20 |
Elzazzi:Guy must every valuation be in dollars?? Guy I already a millionaire in naira abeg.... No stress me😌😌 1 Like |
| Re: Age When They First Hit $1 Billion by donleo92(m): 3:18pm On Jan 20 |
ibechris:So we that work 8-9 no hope for us |
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