Nicole Ward, a stylist at Prestige Beauty Salon, reflects on Cloverleaf Plaza's transformation into a Black-owned space led by rapper Flo Rida and his partner Lee Prince. The plaza, now managed by them, aims to foster Black entrepreneurship in Miami Gardens. Local business owner Grace Vernon expresses pride in this milestone, signifying progress for the community. Dillard, who grew up in the area, sees the plaza as an opportunity to invest in his roots after achieving fame and financial success, further enhancing the area's cultural and entrepreneurial landscape.
"It gives you a sense of pride and just overall feeling so good to know that we've come this far, as far as I'm concerned, where you can see someone who looks like you, doing good things and great things." - Grace Vernon
"We just thought that this would be a great staple," the rapper, born Tramar Lacel Dillard, told the Miami Herald. "After purchasing the club, Studio 183 we looked at making an investment, buying the entire plaza." - Flo Rida
Dillard, who grew up in the Carol City area (now Miami Gardens) before he rose to fame with his hit "Low" featuring T-Pain in 2007, always had an eye for business and the plaza is just one of many investments he's made since making it big as an artist.
Flo Rida purchased the Cloverleaf Plaza with the hopes of transforming it into an entrepreneurial hub for Black residents in Miami Gardens.
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