# Sylvia Rhone Honored as Ultimate Icon | Music News

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-06-29T04:16:27+00:00
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Sylvia Rhone, music industry titan and Ultimate Icon Award winner at the BET Awards, walked away with honors for a career that shaped legends from Metallica to Missy Elliott — all while championing Black creativity as a global force. Joined by Kelly Rowland and flanked by En Vogue’s anthem, Rhone credited her legacy to the artists she’s nurtured and the labels that forged her path. She warned against letting tech outpace art, insisting creators must own the algorithms and be fairly compensated — so future generations can still change the world through music. Celebrated in a star-studded BET Week tribute hosted by Missy Elliott, Rhone’s night was a powerful reminder that culture is built by those who dare to lead — and she’s been doing it for decades. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/747ed78eb918415d

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