Flo Rida Pours $10 Million into His Roots, Launching Miami Gardens’ Inaugural Black-Owned Plaza

Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Lacel Dillard, made headlines by acquiring the Cloverleaf Plaza shopping center in Miami Gardens in 2023 with his business manager, Lee “Freezy” Prince. This strategic investment was realized through a $10 million deal, soon after his significant legal triumph against Celsius, awarding him $82.6 million. Flo Rida shared with the Miami Herald, “While owning a house is one thing, owning a plaza has always seemed like a distant dream.” The shopping center hosts various establishments, such as Cloverleaf Beauty Supply and Creole Kitchen, becoming a vital hub for Black entrepreneurs. Grace Vernon, owner of Flowers by Grace, highlighted the historic significance of this purchase as the plaza becomes Black-owned for the first time, igniting local pride. Tenants report evident improvements in conditions.