Michael Rubin, founder of Fanatics, hosted his fifth annual White Party in Bridgehampton, New York, to celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday. The event, held at Rubin's oceanfront mansion, drew a large contingent of celebrities from music, sports, film, and business. Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Cardi B were among the performers for the evening.
Among the notable guests in attendance were Jay Z, Alix Earle, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Ivanka Trump, Tom Brady, and Robert Kraft. The gathering marked a return for the fete after a hiatus in the previous year.
An insider noted that despite other high-profile events, Rubin's party attracted a significant guest list. The evening commenced with televisions tuned to the World Cup match between Team USA and Bosnia-Herzegovina, a detail that pleased sports enthusiasts in attendance. Mike Tyson, who recently celebrated his 60th birthday, was also present.
Rubin's Hamptons estate, valued at $50 million, served as the venue for the event. Food was provided by various establishments, including Cucina Alba, Lucali, and Red Hook Tavern.
A partygoer described Alicia Keys' performance, noting that her song "Empire State of Mind" preceded fireworks and that Jay Z was seen dancing to the performance. Keys performed nearly ten songs with a full band. Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Cardi B also took the stage, with Snoop Dogg performing from the roof of the mansion, while Cardi B and Lil Wayne performed in a club area.
Numerous athletes were present, including Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Odell Beckham Jr., Justin Jefferson, Russell Wilson, Rob Gronkowski, Mike Tyson, Roman Reigns, Damar Hamlin, Malik Nabers, Michael Strahan, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Draymond Green, Tyrese Haliburton, Trae Young, Suni Lee, Livvy Dunne, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, and Luke Hughes. Business figures such as Andrew Ross Sorkin, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav, and L.A. Chargers owner Dean Spanos were also in attendance.