Kenya Barris Says He Went From a $100 Million Netflix Deal to BET for 50 Percent Ownership in a Studio
According to AfroTech, 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris said on the 'Rich Roll' podcast that BET could not match his Netflix pay but offered 50% ownership in a studio, and he took it. AfroTech notes that Variety reported his exclusive three-year, $100 million Netflix deal in 2018. "I want to do something for us," Barris said.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
It is a high-profile example of a choice many Atlanta founders and creatives face: a bigger check or an equity stake. Barris says he chose ownership.
Source
First reported by AfroTech, citing Barris on the 'Rich Roll' podcast: AfroTech report
Cover photo: Bea Phi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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