The organization is also staging its own 'America250' observance during Black Music Month and announced the date for its sixth annual gala.
Sylvia Rhone speaks onstage at the 2025 BMAC Gala held at The Beverly Hilton on September 18, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Music industry pioneer Sylvia Rhone will be honored by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) at its upcoming “Celebration of an Icon” tribute. The invite-only event will take place in Los Angeles on June 25 during BET Awards Week.
BMAC is joining forces with Monami Entertainment for the Rhone tribute, which will be hosted by superstars Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes. Both are among the list of R&B/hip-hop artists — including En Vogue, Brandy and MC Lyte — that Rhone championed during her career. Rhone, the former chairwoman/CEO of Epic Records, will next accept the earlier announced Ultimate Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards (June 28).
