ATLANTA, GEORGIA: NeNe Leakes is being sued for allegedly failing to pay $22,900 in rent for her former clothes company Swagg Boutique in Georgia. 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star is being sued by her landlord at the Sugarloaf Mills retail center in Lawrenceville, where the clothes business was formerly located.
Linnethia Monique Johnson, the feisty, brazen, and always intriguing Nene, was born in New York. In an odd twist of destiny, young Nene relocated to Athens, Georgia, where she met the harsh realities of life.
She began to cultivate the fortitude that would define her trip. A bad episode accelerated her amazing rise from obscurity to celebrity. It was a beautiful metamorphosis, like a diamond fashioned under strain.
What is NeNe Leakes' net worth?
Nene is a reality television personality, actor, author, fashion designer, and businesswoman from the United States. Nene has a net worth of $14 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. NeNe made $1 million every season of 'RHOA' until she quit the program in 2015. That is the highest per-episode pay of any Bravo housewife.
Early life
Linnethia was born on December 13, 1967, in Queens, New York. She is the youngest of five children. Because her mother could not care for all five children, Nene and one of her brothers were transferred to live with an aunt in Athens, Georgia. Their mother and their three other siblings remained in Queens. Nene began modeling at the age of 16 and continued throughout high school and college. Clarke Central High School in Athens is where Nene graduated. She spent two years at Morris Brown College in Atlanta.
Career
Nene made a name for herself on Bravo's 'RHOA' with her spectacular appearance. The reality television world was her oyster, and she reveled in its erratic currents with contagious and explosive intensity. She refused to be pigeonholed and turned her celebrity into a multi-faceted profession encompassing acting, fashion, and literature.
Nene showcased her acting talents with appearances in the hit programs 'Glee' and 'The New Normal'. She demonstrated that her abilities stretched beyond reality television.
She also developed a popular apparel brand on HSN, combining comfort and flair in designs that were an instant success. As a writer, her book 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice' provides readers with an uncensored look into her unusual life.
Businesses
Nene has worked hard to turn her celebrity into a wealthy business empire. Her business ventures range from entertainment to fashion and have contributed significantly to her growing riches. The success of her apparel company, Nene Leakes Collection, demonstrated her commercial savvy and fashion sense.
Swagg debuted at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, an Atlanta suburb, in 2017. NeNe launched this site after closing her old store in Buckhead. Swagg Boutique had stores in Maryland, Georgia, and Florida before closing in 2020 due to the pandemic. The stores eventually reopened, however, "going out of business sales" were held before the businesses permanently closed.
Philanthropic and charity work
Nene is an avid supporter of organizations that specialize in domestic abuse and human trafficking, and she has utilized her powerful platform to raise awareness about these critical issues. This advocacy drive, along with her entrepreneurial activities, exemplifies the diverse nature of her success and serves as a model for those looking to develop their personal brands into viable businesses.
What happened to NeNe Leakes' Swagg Boutique?
Nene, like many other company owners throughout the world, was forced to close her facilities in 2020. Swagg Boutique, which has outlets in Atlanta, Florida, and Maryland, is owned by the 'RHOA' fashionista. Nene offered an update from one of her Swagg Boutique mall locations in an Instagram photo on March 19.
"The mall is completely empty as you can see," she said in the video as she swept past an area of closed businesses. "We are closed, but I'm stopping here to pick up a few things. Walking inside Swagg — I can't believe this is what we're living right now."
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, NeNe's shop was closing its doors in August 2020. The windows were adorned with closing-down placards. There were also banners stating that "All Sales Are Final." Another banner announced "Fixtures For Sale" and "50-75% Off." There didn't appear to be anyone in the store at the time.
NeNe Leakes sued over alleged unpaid rent of $22,900
The landlord says Nene signed a lease agreement in 2017 and then extended it for another year in 2021, according to paperwork obtained by TMZ. The landlord alleges Nene evacuated the premises when the lease expired in January 2022 but failed to pay the remainder of $22,900. The landlord claims they sent Nene a letter in July requesting payment, but she never did. The landlord is requesting damages in the amount of the rent plus attorney's expenses.
Who is 'RHOA' star NeNe Leakes?
NeNe is a television personality, actor, businesswoman, author, and philanthropist from the United States. She rose to notoriety in 2008 as a cast member of Bravo's reality TV series, 'RHOA'. She appeared on 'The Celebrity Apprentice 4' in 2011 and on 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2018. NeNe featured in NBC's 'The New Normal' in 2012 and the musical drama series 'Glee' from 2012 to 2015. She also co-hosted E!'s 'Fashion Police' in 2013 and appeared in the Broadway plays 'Chicago' and 'Cinderella'. She established the non-profit Twisted Hearts Foundation in 2009, and her memoir 'Never Make the Same Mistake Twice' was released.