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Sheila Crump Johson is the cofounder of BET with former husband of BET with former husband Robert L. Johson. The two equally split $1.5 billion in process after BET was sold for $2.3 billion in stock. They divorced last year.

Sheila is executive vice president of corporate affairs for BET. A former music instructor and symphony leader, she sits on boards of directors at Carnegie Hall, the United Negro College Fund and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Reinvesting wealth in the community over the years, Dr. Sheila Crump-Johnson has given generously to nonprofit organizations such as the United Negro College Fund, Howard University, and the Levine School of Music. Dr. Johnson has hosted many charity events year round to help improve communities across the country. Sheila is a gifted photographer & musician with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from the University of Illinois. She has taught music, authored a textbook, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at Carnegie Hall.

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