Kevin Hart has introduced that he’s entered right into a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group.
Hart’s new settlement with the corporate consists of him co-owning and managing his model with Authentic, with Hart in return changing into a shareholder within the firm.
“This partnership is about acceleration, growth, and diversification,” stated Hart in a assertion. “I’ve spent years building businesses and creating opportunities, and joining Authentic gives me the platform and global infrastructure to take my brand to the next level. Becoming a shareholder allows me to co-own some of the most recognizable IP of all time while building my own brand legacy. I want the Hart name to live on for generations to come and be something that my grandkids and their grandkids will be able to be proud of.”
Authentic founder Jamie Salter additionally launched a press release in regards to the partnership, saying, “Kevin is one of the most dynamic entertainers and entrepreneurs of our time. His creative vision, business instincts and cultural impact are unmatched. Kevin sees what we see: the power of brand ownership and the opportunity to build a global, long-term business. His investment in Authentic also reflects our mutual confidence and shared vision for that growth.”
Authentic is chargeable for managing the manufacturers of a few of the hottest celebrities on the planet, resembling Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham. Their roster additionally contains main corporations like Sperry, Sports Illustrated, and Nautica.
On Instagram, Hart gave his props to Shaq and Beckham for seemingly inspiring him to make the partnership official.
“This is a massive moment for me in my career… I am extremely thankful for my team. Joining @authentic is MAJOR!!!!! Shoutout to my brothers @shaq & @davidbeckham for leading the way and helping with this massive move!!!!! Our partnership will be game changing…. Major shoutout to @michaelrubin for just being a mentor and a brother!!!!! With that being said…. It’s time to get to work 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Let’s build something epic!!” Hart wrote.
Hart’s main transfer will certainly increase his fortune a substantial quantity. If that’s the case, he in all probability wouldn’t inform anybody, contemplating he dodged the query of whether or not he is a billionaire final November when being interviewed by Speedy Morman.
“I don’t really think you can trust a lot of that stuff that you read on the internet, right? The internet is weird. So some people just say stuff,” Hart responded when requested about his internet price.