Makai Lemon has always drawn comparisons to Trojan greats, but his latest move has USC fans wondering if a new Reggie Bush-like era is upon them. In one of the boldest statements of the NIL era, Lemon has acquired Elon Musk’s $700 million superyacht, instantly becoming a headline name in both football and pop culture.
The yacht—now dubbed “Legacy 5”—is more than a name. It’s a tribute to five USC legends and a mobile command center for Lemon’s mission: to elevate the West Coast football brand. Featuring a state-of-the-art film lab, a weight room with Pacific views, and a USC-themed rooftop lounge called “The Coliseum,” Lemon’s floating palace screams both style and substance.
“I’m not trying to be the next someone—I’m the first Makai,” Lemon told local LA media during the yacht’s unveiling near Marina del Rey.
Lincoln Riley praised the move as “visionary,” and rumors are swirling about Drake and other LA stars joining Lemon for USC-branded events on board. With Hollywood lights, football grit, and Trojan tradition all merging at sea, “Legacy 5” could be the defining symbol of USC’s return to national dominance.
And if Lemon plays like he lives, the Reggie Era might just have competition.
