World’s first Black billionaire Robert L. Johnson’s REIT hits $1.3 billion in revenue
RLJ Lodging Trust’s revenue hit $1.37 billion in 2024, but net income dropped 11.2% due to rising costs, despite strategic acquisitions and capital allocation.
Robert L. Johnson
Companies owned by the world’s first Black billionaire Robert L. Johnson
Using the proceeds from the sale of BET, he has invested in new ventures, leveraging his expertise to construct a varied portfolio of companies through The RLJ Companies.
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.
Robert L. Johnson, world’s first Black billionaire, snaps up $20-million Palm Beach mansion
In 2001, Johnson made history by selling BET to Viacom for an astonishing $3 billion, becoming the world’s first Black billionaire.
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.