Missy Elliott to Host Star-Studded Tribute to Sylvia Rhone

Missy Elliott is hosting an exclusive West Hollywood celebration for music legend Sylvia Rhone

One of the most powerful nights in music this summer is coming to West Hollywood. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, an intimate gathering of artists, executives and cultural architects will come together at The Sun Rose to honor Sylvia Rhone. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in music industry history. Five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Missy Elliott will host the evening. The event runs from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 8430 Sunset Blvd.

Monami Entertainment and the Black Music Action Coalition are presenting the celebration together. Additionally, Amazon Music, Epic Records and PATRÓN Tequila are supporting the event.

A night designed to match the legend it honors

Every detail of the evening reflects the scale of Rhone’s career. Emmy-winning musical director Adam Blackstone will curate a live tribute. He will feature very special guests and weave together timeless classics and extraordinary collaborations. Together, they will trace the arc of Rhone’s impact on music culture. Meanwhile, Grammy Award-winning super-producer Bryan-Michael Cox will keep energy flowing as the evening’s featured DJ.

Creative director Kara Saun of The Fashion Fairy Godmother is handling the event’s visual design. Her firm is a luxury design and production house. Celebrity guest management falls to Joey Harris of Joey Harris Inc. Furthermore, guests will enjoy custom signature cocktails crafted exclusively by PATRÓN Tequila throughout the night.

Why Sylvia Rhone deserves this moment

Rhone’s career stands as one of the most remarkable in music history. As a pioneering executive, she repeatedly shattered the glass ceiling. She led major record labels and guided the careers of iconic global superstars across hip-hop, R&B, rock and pop. Moreover, her influence extends far beyond the boardroom. She helped shape the culture itself. In doing so, she opened doors and created opportunities for generations of diverse executive leadership.

Mona Scott-Young, founder of Monami Entertainment, described Rhone as the blueprint for excellence and leadership in the industry. She pointed to Rhone’s ability to champion artists and define culture as qualities that make this tribute not just deserved but necessary.

Similarly, Willie “Prophet” Stiggers, co-founder and president of the Black Music Action Coalition, connected Rhone’s work to the coalition’s own mission. He called her a true vanguard. Her blueprint, he noted, continues to guide and inspire the next generation of industry leaders. He also expressed pride in partnering with Missy Elliott and Monami Entertainment to bring the evening to life.

Missy Elliott on what Rhone means to artists

Missy Elliott made clear why she agreed to host. She framed Rhone’s contribution in terms every artist would recognize immediately. Rhone believes in artists. She fights to protect their visions. Furthermore, she has changed the landscape of culture repeatedly throughout her career. Elliott called it an honor to help ensure that legacy receives the recognition it truly deserves.

Event details at a glance

The celebration takes place Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The venue is The Sun Rose West Hollywood at 8430 Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, California. A red carpet runs from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Event supporters include PATRÓN Tequila, Amazon Music and Epic Records.

Ultimately, this gathering is a deliberate act of acknowledgment. Sylvia Rhone did not simply participate in music history. She helped write it.

Source: Press release / Monami Entertainment