In a nearly memoir, titled “I Am Debra Lee,” former BET CEO, Debra Lee, rebeal about a connection with BET billionaire founder, Bob Johnson, that had more twists and turns than a binge-worthy drama series.
Debra candidly shares the challenges she faced when she attempt to end their years-long affair, opening shocking details about how her job and career were reportedly held hostage.
In an interview, with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, Debra starting referred to Bob as a “mentor” who played a significant role in her success. But, as the conversation unfolded, Lee opened the truth behind their connection, which started while both were married to other people.
Debra Lee confesses that she and Bob Johnson had a straight up connection, leading to the dissolution of their respective weddings.
Gradually, she says their relationship became public knowledge, with the company, the public, and even the media taking notice. The couple started attending events together, further fueling speculation.
Lee’s asserts Of Threats From Johnson
But as Debra Lee started to see their connection as fleeting and wanted to end it, she says she found herself facing unexpected consequences. As per to Debra, Bob Johnson held her job and career over her head, making it mad difficult for her to break free from their close relationship:
“The downfall of a connection like that is if you want to get out of it,” she included. “I wanted to break up, I saw that it wasn’t a far term connection, and my job and my career was held over my head.”
One can only imagine the intense pressure she experienced at that time. With 20 years at BET under her belt at that time, Lee would have risked losing everything.