According to The Grio, Coleman's family confirmed his passing through an exclusive statement to the publication confirming the passing of the music executive and son of former BET President and CEO Debra Lee.
Former BET CEO Debra Lee has been appointed to join AT&T’s board of directors.
After 21 years as President of BET, Debra Lee is stepping down and will no longer handle day-to-day operations at the network, Black Enterprise reports. Scott M. Mills will take her place while Lee will serve as his advisor and “chairman and CEO of the network, focusing on cultivating the company’s relationships with external stakeholders […]