LAS VEGAS, May 14, 2025 — Raised on the South Side of Chicago by a single mother who left his father, the late Dr. Khallid Abdul Muhammad, Farrah Gray defied the odds that predicted he’d end up in prison or worse. Instead, by age 6, he was already demonstrating entrepreneurial instinct, selling hand-painted rocks as bookends and doorstops in his neighborhood. By 13, he had opened his own office on Wall Street, becoming one of the youngest people ever to do business at the world’s financial epicenter. And by 14, he became one of the youngest self-made millionaires in history.
Twenty years ago, his first book, Reallionaire: Nine Steps to Becoming Rich from the Inside Out, inspired a generation of dreamers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Now retired at age 40, Gray reflects on his remarkable journey, sharing motivational gems and practical insights for anyone aspiring to reach the top of their personal Everest in his new book, Self-Made Millionaire by 14, How I Retired Early at 40: From Food Stamps to Financial Freedom and Why It’s Never Too Early or Too Late for You Too. His new book is scheduled for publication in June.
Gray has become one of his generation’s most viral and influential voices—known for his authenticity, sincerity and passion for helping others. Ebony magazine recognized him as an entrepreneurial icon and business mogul. Black Enterprise also celebrated his accomplishments as a bestselling author and industry leader. Oprah Winfrey called him an “all-star” with “priceless advice.”
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