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 …
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Billionaires.Africa reveals Johnson’s diverse business portfolio, featuring five ventures, including BET, which she and her ex-husband sold in 2001.
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In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, making him the first Black billionaire.
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Perry, the African-American filmmaker and billionaire mogul, is a towering figure in the global entertainment scene.
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Among the notable figures expressing interest to acquire BET were actor-director Tyler Perry, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Byron Allen.
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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.
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According to Forbes, Johnson’s net worth has risen by $80 million from $700 million to $780 million since 2015.
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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.
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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.
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At the time of writing, Perry’s net worth was estimated to be $1 billion.