February 23, 2021
LVMH acquires stake in Jay-Z backed champagne brand
Luxury goods conglomerate LVMH acquired a 50% stake in Armand de Brignac, a champagne brand owned by rapper and business executive Jay-Z. The deal marks the latest in a growing trend of celebrity-backed alcohol brands, including Casamigos (previously owned by George Clooney and sold to Diageo for $1B in 2017).