Black History Month Spotlight: Phylicia Fant | Billboard News

For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music. And today we’re celebrating Phylicia Fant.

Phylicia Fant
Figuring out how can I be authentic, be myself and still achieve my dreams.

Tetris Kelly
For Black History Month, Billboard is celebrating by highlighting some of the greatest Black executives in music, and today we’re celebrating Phylicia Fant. From Lil Nas X to Jason Derulo and from Beyoncé to Prince, it’s not easy to be one of the industry’s best in publicity, but Phylicia Fant does it while looking flawless at the same time. Just some of her former titles include being the Vice President of Publicity at Universal Music Group and the SVP of Media and Strategic Development at Warner Music. She’s currently the Head of Music Industry and Culture Collaborations at Amazon Music, where she has transformed the brand, even working on Beyoncé’s merch deal, and she founded the Purple Agency for Public Relations and Marketing. She’s had a hand in the careers of Erykah Badu and India.Arie.

Phylicia Fant
The reason that you need executives of color in the building is because there’s things about people’s culture that you may or may not understand.

Tetris Kelly
And she’s not just here to represent herself, but fight for others to be by her side.

Phylicia Fant
The game is not necessarily rigged, but you have to really know how to pass the ladder back down.

Tetris Kelly
She’s a beacon of inspiration for aspiring executives everywhere. Her dedication, drive and undeniable style make her a true icon in the game, and we’re here for it. We celebrate you, Phylicia.