Black stars shine on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List 2024

by AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, Europe and Asia lists. Then, that list is refined – researched, analyzed and vetted – until 600 candidates emerge for the U.S. list. Among those luminaries, Black innovators and artists usually shine bright. Alumni include the likes of Zendaya, John Boyega, Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Curry. This year’s 86 honorees are no less impressive, featuring Broadway’s youngest Black playwright, Jordan E. Cooper, U.S. sprinter Sha’carri Richardson, and social media’s favorite food critic, Keith Lee. Here is the 2024 list of Forbes’ (Black) 30 Under 30: MUSIC Latto, rapper; Ice Spice, rapper;& Steve Lacy, musician; Bktherula, rapper; Trippie Redd, rapper; Armani White, musician ART & STYLE Paul Hill, founder, Strada; Adefolakunmi Adenugba, founder, Ise-Da; Tia Adeola, founder, Tia Adeola; Akea Brionne, artist; Josh Holm, founder, Castles & Queens; Kreshonna Keane, founder, Visuals By K Studios; Ludovic Nkoth, artist; Ambrose Rhapsody Murray, artist; Larissa Rogers, artist; Courtney Spears, dancer; Justice Faith Betty and Nia Faith Betty, co-founders, Révolutionnaire; Kendra Walker, founder, Atlanta Art Week; Jacob Webster, photographer; Sophia Wilson, photographer HOLLYWOOD AND...