A family business is not often the best idea; making tough decisions is infinitely tougher when you’re related and some family members take advantage of you.
However, this isn’t always the case.
Some people prefer working with their family over others.
A 2022 KPMG and Step Project Global Consortium report revealed that the US has 5.5 million family businesses.
The data also revealed that 57% of the GDP comes from family businesses, and the same companies hire 63% of the country’s workforce.
Whoa, those are some serious stats!
Since we know family and business often mix, let’s look at celebrities handling their businesses with their loved ones.
Ashanti and Mom Tina Douglas
Irv Gotti discovered Ashanti while a teenager, and she soon signed with Murder Inc. Records.
Ashanti became a superstar from the first time the world saw her on Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” video.
From Ashanti’s start, she’s only had one manager: her mother, Tina Douglas.
From Ashanti’s career highs to lows, she has stuck with her mom.
Megan Thee Stallion and Mom Holly Thomas
Megan Thee Stallion first got public attention from her freestyle videos on social media.
From the start, her mom Holly Thomas was always by Stallion’s side.
However, the rapper lost her mom in 2019.
Since then, Stallion has honored Thomas through every achievement she makes.
Brandy, Ray J, Willie Norwood, and Sonja Norwood
Now, this is a complete family business.
Brandy and Ray J are two of the world’s most iconic R&B artists.
Brandy has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and released seven albums.
Ray J, meanwhile, has had a colorful career: he’s released four studio albums, acted in fifteen movies, and been a reality show icon since the 2010s.
What is the common factor between Brandy and Ray J (besides being siblings, of course)?
Their mom, Sonja Norwood, manages them.
You could argue that despite their obvious talents, their mom is responsible for their success.
Christina Milian and Mom Carmen Milian
Like Ashanti, Christina Milian was discovered early and signed to Murder Inc. Records at 19.
She released one hit song after another, and her three albums (Christina Milian, It’s About Time, and So Amazin’) sold well.
However, the singer was also interested in acting.
In fact, acting was Milian’s first interest since she started auditioning for roles when she was 9.
Her acting career has been more lucrative than singing, as Milian has starred in over 15 movies since 1999.
None of this would be possible without her mom, Carmen Milian.
When Carmen noticed her daughter’s talent, she moved to Los Angeles with her daughters to give them a better chance to make it.
Her mom’s drive and management made Christina Milian’s career a successful family business.
The Celebrity Family Business Is Thriving
Mothers are the best managers as they have helped their children become superstars.
And since their kids have never changed managers, no matter how successful they became, they clearly appreciate it.
