How Robert L. Johnson lost his billionaire status after building BET and Quietly won it back
BET founder Robert L. Johnson has reclaimed his place among the world's billionaires after decades of quiet, disciplined reinvention.
BET
Tyler Perry signs new deal with BET following multimillion-dollar Netflix contract
The new agreement with BET marks Perry’s latest expansion of his creative empire. This follows his October 2023 multimillion-dollar first-look deal with Netflix.
5 companies owned by America’s first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson
Billionaires.Africa reveals Johnson’s diverse business portfolio, featuring five ventures, including BET, which she and her ex-husband sold in 2001.
10 companies owned by world’s first Black billionaire, Robert L. Johnson
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, making him the first Black billionaire.
7 companies owned by Tyler Perry
Perry, the African-American filmmaker and billionaire mogul, is a towering figure in the global entertainment scene.
BET sale: Paramount turns down billionaires Tyler Perry, Diddy
Among the notable figures expressing interest to acquire BET were actor-director Tyler Perry, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Byron Allen.
Meet Robert L. Johnson, the first Black billionaire; he ushered in a new era for Black entrepreneurs
As the founder and former chairman of BET, Johnson built America’s first Black-owned cable television network.
BET co-founder Sheila Johnson sells equestrian estate in Florida for $21.68 million
According to Forbes, Johnson’s net worth has risen by $80 million from $700 million to $780 million since 2015.
African-American billionaire Sean “Diddy” Combs joins Tyler Perry, Byron Allen in race to acquire BET
Combs plans to build a multi-billion-dollar Black-owned media giant.
Meet Byron Allen: The African-American media mogul seeking to buy a controlling interest in BET
Allen is a force to reckon with in the media industry.
Tyler Perry signs deal with Amazon Studios to make four new movies
At the time of writing, Perry’s net worth was estimated to be $1 billion.
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry on prowl for lucrative new offer as BET mega-deal nears end
The writer, producer, director, and actor is best known for his “Madea” film franchise.