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BET Awards Honor Music Icon Sylvia Rhone
11 Jun
Summary
- Sylvia Rhone honored with Ultimate Icon award at BET Awards.
- Rhone is the first woman and Black woman to lead a major record label.
- She worked with legendary artists like Stevie Wonder and Future.
Music industry trailblazer Sylvia Rhone is set to be honored with the Ultimate Icon award at the upcoming BET Awards ceremony scheduled for June 28 in Los Angeles. Rhone's career is marked by significant achievements, including being the first woman and first Black woman to attain the CEO position at a major record label.
Throughout her extensive career, Rhone has held leadership roles at iconic music labels such as Motown, Elektra, Atlantic Records, and Epic. She notably joined Epic in 2014 and ascended to CEO in 2019, stepping down in 2025. Her work has influenced generations, and she has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliott, Future, and Travis Scott.
BET cited Rhone's profound cultural influence, her championing of artists and executives, and her role in redefining leadership for women and people of color in the corporate world. Her legacy is evident in the music produced and the careers she has helped shape.
