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Months After His Whopping $2,000,000 Initiative, Serena Williams Husband Alexis Ohanian Announces a Major ‘Wolf of the Wall Street’ Partnership

Published 04/20/2023, 6:02 AM EDT

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Serena Williams’s husband recently invested around $2 million investment into LALA, a digital collectibles firm. The Reddit co-founder and the firm tweeted a major partnership with the iconic film, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street.’ The partnership will see LALA debut its first-ever collection of digital collectibles based on the film. It includes official merchandise and gives fans exclusive access to the world of the cult classic.

The venture capitalist is no stranger to innovation and disruption in the tech space. With the LALA partnership, Alexis Ohanian aims to bring the world of digital collectibles to the forefront of the entertainment industry.

Serena Williams’s husband tweets about his latest collab with Wolf of the Wall Street

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The collaboration marks a major milestone in LALA’s journey. The partnership will see LALA create a range of digital collectibles inspired by the film, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), official merchandise, and other unique items that will appeal to fans of the movie. Moreover, the company will also collaborate with the film’s creators to provide exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and other experiences that cannot be found elsewhere.

“The Wolf of Wall Street” is undoubtedly one of the most beloved and iconic films of recent times. Since its release in 2013, the movie has garnered a huge following and cult-like status. Tennis players and fans continue to watch it over and over again.

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One of the reasons fans love the movie is the incredible performances of the cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie. DiCaprio played the role of Jordan Belfort, a real-life stockbroker who lived a life of excess and debauchery. His performance is nothing short of phenomenal. Fans can’t get enough of his portrayal of the morally bankrupt Belfort. His character manages to charm his way out of any situation with his quick wit and cunning.

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In his recent tweet, Ohanian excitedly announced the partnership. He wrote, “I can finally show you! We secured The Wolf of Wall Street.”

A link accompanied the tweet to the official LALA website, where fans can sign up for exclusive access to the upcoming ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ digital collectibles collection.

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The concept of digital scarcity is what makes NFTs so valuable. It has driven the growth of the digital collectibles market. This shift is already making waves in the music industry. Several artists are using NFTs to sell unique digital content and merchandise to fans. Ohanian himself indulged in purchasing NFTs to appease his wife in one instance.

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Ohanian once tweeted about an NFT gift he gifted to his wife

Williams shared a photo of her latest NFT, (a pink ape) on Twitter on January 20, 2022, and captioned it ‘GM.’ Her husband promptly replied to the tweet and stated that after getting her the SerenaPunk, he has now gifted her the NFT she desired. He also added that she should expect to receive NFTs as gifts from him from now on.

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The adorable couple has also been vocal about the potential of NFTs in the sports industry. They have invested in companies that utilize blockchain technology. With their creativity and expertise, it will be interesting to see what they come up with next in the world of NFTs. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

What do you make of the latest announcement made by Ohanian involving the Wolf of Wall Street collaboration? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, covering several high-profile tournaments and events. With a passion for writing that matches his love for the sport, he has a special interest in covering the activities of tennis legends like Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis. Aditya’s interest in tennis started at a young age when his father introduced him to the sport.
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Amal Joyce