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  1. Robert Louis Johnson (born April 8, 1946) is an American entrepreneur, media magnate, executive, philanthropist, and investor. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] He is the co-founder of BET , which was acquired by Viacom in 2001.

  2. Apr 2, 2014 · Robert L. Johnson is an American entrepreneur best known as the founder of the BET channel and as the country’s first African American billionaire.

  3. Feb 29, 2024 · Robert L. Johnson became a billionaire after selling BET to Viacom in a $3 billion deal. He said his best business advice came from the billionaire businessman John Malone. Johnson emphasized...

  4. Jun 8, 2021 · Robert L. Johnson discusses the personal philosophy that has enabled him to become a titan of business and a leader in the Black community.

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  5. Learn about Robert L. Johnson, the first and only cable television station owner for and about black Americans. He created BET in 1980 and sold it to Viacom in 2001 for $3 billion.

  6. Robert L. Johnson (born April 8, 1946, Hickory, Mississippi, U.S.) is an American businessman, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and the first African American majority owner of a major professional sports team in the United States.

  7. May 23, 2018 · Robert L. Johnson is the founder and president of Black Entertainment Television (BET), the first and only cable network to provide solely black programming. He is also a cable television executive, entrepreneur, and media mogul who has faced challenges and opportunities in the black consumer market.