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Karrueche Tran arrives as Universal Pictures presents the "HIM" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 17, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

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How Karrueche Tran Navigated Hollywood And Built Her Net Worth

By Precious Gibson•5 min read

Karrueche Tran’s net worth in 2026 is estimated to be $2M. Here’s how she built her career through acting, fashion and business ventures.

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Karrueche Tran arrives as Universal Pictures presents the "HIM" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 17, 2025 in Hollywood, California.

By Precious Gibson•May 11, 2026

How Karrueche Tran Navigated Hollywood And Built Her Net Worth

Karrueche Tran’s net worth in 2026 is estimated to be $2M. Here’s how she built her career through acting, fashion and business ventures.

A Black woman with natural hair shows elegant tan lines against a simple blue background. Minimalist and artistic.

Conditions & Care

By Dr. Diana Rangaves, PharmD•May 11, 2026

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Why Melanin Isn't A Shield

Skin cancer is often caught too late in Black patients. Learn how to perform a self-check and what to ask your doctor today.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference to announce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act at the US Capitol on March 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. The legislation aims to ensure that AI benefits workers, is safe and effective and does not harm communities or destroy the environment.

By Christopher Rhodes•May 11, 2026

AOC Decries Billionaires And Supreme Court’s Weakening Of Voting Rights Act, Doesn’t Rule Out 2028 Presidential Run

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her ambitions go beyond the presidency, but her response is only fueling speculation that she could be ey...

The front page of the Jam Jam newspaper on sale at a newsstand features a cartoon of US President Donald Trump drowning in the Strait of Hormuz with the headline "Marine Bluff" in Tehran on April 13, 2026. The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left the US President with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move on April 12, 2026. Any hopes that US Vice President would emerge from the marathon day of negotiations with top Iranian officials with a deal to end a war that has rippled across the Middle East were dashed when he left hosts Pakistan emptyhanded.

By Jahaura Michelle•May 11, 2026

Trump Dismisses Iran Peace Proposal As Middle East Tensions Escalate

President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s recent response to a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the 10-week Middle East war. What did Trump say a...

Marcel Spears Reflects On Fatherhood, Legacy And ‘The Neighborhood’ Final Season - 'It Does Take A Village'

By Shanique Yates•May 11, 2026

Marcel Spears Reflects On Fatherhood, Legacy And ‘The Neighborhood’ Final Season - 'It Does Take A Village'

Blavity chats with Marcel Spears about legacy, fatherhood, and more ahead of the series finale of The Neighborhood on CBS after eight seasons.

'M.I.A' Stars And Creatives On Bringing Vengeance To Miami In New Peacock Thriller Series

By Shanique Yates•May 11, 2026

'M.I.A' Stars And Creatives On Bringing Vengeance To Miami In New Peacock Thriller Series

The leads and creators discuss motives, and the city of Miami as an extended character in Peacock's latest crime thriller, M.I.A.

'The Sheep Detectives'

By Monique Jones•May 11, 2026

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicholas Braun And More On The Inclusivity Of 'The Sheep Detectives'

The Sheep Detectives cast, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicholas Braun, said the family-friendly mystery is ultimately about embracing others an...

An older African American man wearing glasses and a black shirt holds up a classic 'I Voted' sticker with the American flag colors and stars. He sits near a window with blinds, demonstrating his engagement in the democratic process after casting his ballot.

By Christopher Rhodes•May 11, 2026

Tennessee Republicans Set To Remove Requirement To Notify Voters Of Changes To Polling Places

Tennessee Republicans are pushing to remove the requirement that voters be notified when their assigned polling places change.

Ama's Next Chapter Is A Personal Reset Equipped With A Name Change, Music That Showcases Other Side Of Her Womanhood

By Shanique Yates•May 11, 2026

Ama's Next Chapter Is A Personal Reset Equipped With A Name Change, Music That Showcases Other Side Of Her Womanhood

Ama, formerly known as Ama Lou, chats about her name change, working alongside Brent Fayaiz, and her latest personal reset.