This is dope news for the culture and economy. Flo Rida is making history in his hometown of Miami Gardens by planting the seeds of economic empowerment. The chart-topping rapper and entrepreneur just broke ground on what will become the city’s first fully Black-owned shopping plaza, setting the stage for a new era of ownership and opportunity.
The major real estate event was joined by Councilman Reggie Leon, where Flo Rida revealed his ambitious plans to revitalize the Cloverleaf Shopping Plaza, which he purchased in 2023 for $10 million through his company Strong Arm Management. Located at 230 NW 183rd Street, the 27,813 square foot plaza sits just blocks away from where the Grammy-nominated artist grew up and now stands as a bold statement of community-driven progress.
Get this, the plaza already houses trusted neighborhood staples like Cloverleaf Beauty Supply, Creole Kitchen, Boost Mobile, and Top Notch Cigars. With renovations on the way, the space will soon become a thriving destination for Black-owned businesses and a cultural anchor in the heart of Miami Gardens.
The ground breaking ceremony drew an energized crowd of residents, local leaders, and up-and-coming entrepreneurs who see the project as more than just a commercial venture. It is a promise. A new blueprint. A symbol of what it means to invest back into the community that built you.
Mayor Rodney Harris saluted the effort and what it represents for the city, calling it “a partnership that creates jobs, opportunities, and proof that dreams can be realized.”
For Flo Rida, born Tramar Dillard, this isn’t just real estate. It’s personal. This move reflects a growing wave of Hip Hop heavyweights using their platforms to spark real change in neighborhoods often left out of economic conversations. His vision is rooted in purpose, with a focus on creating access, wealth, and visibility for the people who have supported him from the start.
Alongside the Miami rap icon was longtime friend and business partner Lee “Freezy” Prince, whose financial support helped secure the purchase. The two go way back to their days at Carol City Middle and High Schools, and now their decades-long brotherhood is paving the way for future generations to build and own within their communities.