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Naomi Osaka and LeBron James are teaming up for an exciting new venture! On Tuesday, the 24-year-old tennis champion announced the launch of her full-service media company, Hana Kuma, a platform to tell stories about different cultures, social issues and more.«I've built my career taking a different approach than those around me,» she wrote in an Instagram announcement. «And because my journey has been so different it's opened my eyes to all the incredible stories out there that aren't getting told. Stories that are global, about a variety of cultures and points of view, about important social issues.»«That's why I'm launching Hana Kuma, a media platform focused on stories that are culturally specific but universal,» she added of her work with business partner Stuart Duguid. «Stories that are bold and playful like me.»Writing that she's «incredibly proud» to build a business that is a «true reflection» of herself, the athlete also shared her excitement for her partnership with James and Maverick Carter’s Springhill Company.«I couldn't think of a better partner than @kingjames to do this,» she added.

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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorTennis champion Naomi Osaka has launched a new management company for athletes.Co-founded with her longtime agent Stuart Duguid, Osaka’s Evolve focuses on brand partnerships, investing, creating athlete-owned business and philanthropy.“Evolve represents the evolution of not just my business career, but also the way athletes can control their destiny,” Osaka said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “I’ve always thrived on pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo.

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Sportico reports. The rest is constituted by a number of lucrative deals, including her role as a global ambassador for high fashion brand Louis Vuitton, her partnership with Nike (which she reportedly makes $10M per year for), a contract with Beats, work with clothing company Levi’s, her more current deal with food brand Sweetgreen and more. Eventually, Osaka is looking to have her own clothing line as well.