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Magic Johnson has been everywhere these past few days, turning Atlanta into his personal stage at Invest Festival 2025. The event, which drew more than 25,000 attendees daily and was captured across major outlets like Essence Magazine and PR Newswire, saw Magic headline alongside some of the biggest names in culture and business—including Jack Dorsey, Issa Rae, Steve Harvey, and Tabitha Brown. Social media, particularly Instagram, has been buzzing about his appearance, with Magic himself posting on August 25 that Invest Festival 2025 delivered “one of the most amazing experiences” of his career and racked up thousands of likes and comments.
At the festival, Magic did what he does best—blend charisma, hard-earned wisdom, and a deep sense of community purpose. He shared candid advice about turning modest NBA earnings into a $1.5 billion empire, recounting his journey from a 25-year Lakers contract to shrewd investments in the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC, Washington Spirit, and most recently, dropping a head-turning $240 million to help buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders. He’s been passionate about stressing generational wealth. His mantra, “You build now, they live later,” went viral, trending for hours according to Essence Magazine. His talk wasn’t just about personal success; he called for people to “build our own table” rather than waiting for a seat at someone else’s, as celebrated in Rolling Out’s festival coverage.
Beyond the big messages, Magic was actively involved with entrepreneurs, guiding over 20,000 people in strategies for economic empowerment. The festival awarded $275,000 in pitch funding and scholarships, with Magic and other celebrity judges giving the winning nod to startups focused on AI and holistic health platforms—major moves that reinforce his dedication to representation and opportunity, especially for Black and Brown communities.
Magic also honored Kobe Bryant’s birthday on August 23 with a deeply personal tribute that gained headlines in the Times of India. He reflected on Kobe’s enduring impact, calling him “one of the greatest to ever lace them up” and highlighting their bond, which goes beyond basketball into legacy and mentorship.
In terms of ongoing business activity, Magic Johnson Enterprises is thriving with new ventures. The Times of India spotlighted his luxury vehicle dealership, restaurant empire, film company, tequila brand, and core real estate holdings as sources driving his current billion-dollar status. No new acquisition was confirmed this week, but the sheer scale of his involvement at Invest Fest and regular social media engagement—videos revealing the secrets behind building his empire have gone viral—show that Magic’s reach and influence remain at an all-time high.
If there’s one headline to capture the week: “Magic Johnson Turns Invest Festival into Billionaire Empowerment Seminar, Nets Viral Praise for Generational Wealth Message.” Other media are speculating about what Magic’s next big business coup might be, but nothing substantive has emerged yet. For now, Magic is living his own advice—building empires, shaping legacies, and still bringing legendary energy to everything he does.
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