05/13/2026
Byron Allen just secured a 52% controlling stake in BuzzFeed in a $120 million deal becoming chairman and CEO of the company that once defined internet virality.
Let’s be clear... this isn’t about quizzes and listicles. It’s about who controls platforms and decides what goes viral.
For decades, Black culture has fueled digital media. Now, a Black media mogul is owning a larger piece of it.
In an era where the future of media feels uncertain, one thing is clear, ownership changes the conversation. 🖤