Tyler Perry has been an outspoken celebrity for most of his professional career. He has regularly courted criticism for his interviews and the statements he’s made about the African American community. Perry received widespread praise, however, for his recent appearance at the Kamala Harris campaign ally. The filmmaker actor took the stage and made it very clear that he’s backing Harris. He also made it clear that he feels Donald Trump is a threat to the nation.
Perry gave an impassioned speech in which he articulated the ways Harris is different from Trump. In his estimation, the latter prioritizes the American Dream for people who look like him, while Harris makes the American Dream a priority for every person. “In this Donald Trump America, there is no dream that looks like me,” he asserted. “We want a president who believes the American Dream is for everyone.” He then made it clear that Harris has his confidence in this regard. “That president is Kamala Harris.” Tyler Perry received uproarious applause for his comments.
Tyler Perry’s comments are unsurprising given his previous comments about Donald Trump. The actor has been lamenting the political divide that’s taken place in the country since Trump was elected back in 2016. “I think the scariest thing that’s going on in this country… is this divide,” he told The Hill. “I feel this divide, this divisiveness that’s going straight down in the heart of America. It’s really bad. It’s tearing us all apart.” Perry admitted that he had some hope for Trump’s administration initially, but quickly felt the billionaire embodied all the negative elements that critics predicted.
Perry is not the only celebrity who has voiced their support for Kamala Harris in recent days. Eminemappeared at Harris’ rally in Detroit. He similarly claimed that Harris is protecting the liberties of the U.S. and that Trump is trying to destroy them. Leonardo DiCaprio followed suit on October 25. The Academy Award winner posted a video in which he lambasted Trump for denying the “facts.” DiCaprio also claimed that Harris will take the necessary steps to save the economy and the planet.
Tyler Perry is currently riding the wave of success and criticism from his latest film, Divorce in the Black. The film pulled in a horrible Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 0% in its early release days, with various film industry sectors being critical of the creation. Perry has heard enough, addressing the critics.
“You gotta drown all that out,” Perry said. “If you let somebody talk you out of a place that God has put you in, you are going to find yourself in Hell.
“I know what I’m doing is exactly what I’m supposed to be doing.”
Once again, Tyler Perry is set to write and direct another project. In his robust deal with Netflix, the mogul is doing just that with his upcoming drama “Straw,” starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and Teyana Taylor. Nice cast!
The story seems interesting enough and centers on a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path.
Check out more from the official logline: “She becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined and finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
The cast includes Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, and Mike Merrill. Perry will produce the movie alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland.
As mentioned “Straw” is part of Perry’s ongoing creative collaboration with Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming studio, under a multi-year, first-look deal, which includes other projects like “The Six Triple Eight” and the drama series “Beauty in Black.”
ICYMI, Perry’s recent works include “Mea Culpa,” “A Fall From Grace,” “A Jazzman’s Blues,” and “A Madea Homecoming.” Henson, who recently appeared in “The Color Purple,” is represented by CAA, M88, R&CPMK, and Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett & Kole. Taylor, known for “A Thousand and One” and “Coming 2 America,” is represented by WME, Taylormade Management Group, and The Lede Company.
Earlier this week, Tyler Perry sat down with Keke Palmer on her podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer. Shortly after, a few of his comments went viral. At one point in the episode, Perry addressed criticism, alluding to claims that his films consistently portray Black women in distress. According to him, critics have no right to determine what kinds of stories he decides to tell through his movies, and shouldn’t dismiss them as less important than others.
“A large portion of my fans are disenfranchised. Who cannot get in the Volvo and go to therapy on the weekend,” he explained. “You’ve got this highbrow negro who is all up in the air with his nose up looking at everything… Don’t discount these people and say their stories don’t matter. Who are you to be able to say which Black story is important, or should be told? Get out of here with that bullsh*t.”
The enemy isn’t Tyler it’s the system that makes it hard for multiple black artist to shine at one time. Oppression turns you against the person that gets the shine opposed to questioning why there can only be so few at a time.
Perry earned a great deal of backlash for his remarks, including misogyny accusations and more. Now, Palmer has come to his defense on X, arguing that critics are directing their anger at the wrong entity. “The enemy isn’t Tyler it’s the system that makes it hard for multiple black artist to shine at one time,” she began. “Oppression turns you against the person that gets the shine opposed to questioning why there can only be so few at a time. Tyler is not the gatekeeper of all black stories he’s just one creative who broke through the system. Advocating for others to do the same is the fight, not hating Tyler for his work that many do love.”
In a subsequent Tweet, Palmer also noted how Perry has employed many Black people, and urged followers not to “blame his movies for oppression.” What do you think of Keke Palmer coming to Tyler Perry’s defense amid backlash for his response to criticism? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Tyler Perry has heard it all. He knows what his critics have to say about his films. He’s also aware of how successful his particular style of filmmaking is. Perry is estimated to have a net worth of $1 billion, and his films have grossed over $660 million at the worldwide box office. It’s this pedigree that Perry brings to the table, and why he felt comfortable dismissing criticisms of his work. He recently sat down for an interview with Keke Palmer, though, and decided to address some of these criticisms head on.
Palmer alluded to those who claim Tyler Perry makes the same kind of film over and over again. More specifically, a film in which a Black woman is put in a distressing situation. Perry didn’t shy away from the remark, and instead explained the way he approaches his artistic process. First and foremost, he said, he ignored what detractors had to say. “You gotta drown all that out,” he told Palmer. “If you let somebody talk you out of a place that God has put you in, you are going to find yourself in Hell.” The filmmaker then stated that he has confidence in his work, and his methodology. “I know what I’m doing is exactly what I’m supposed to be doing,” he added.
Tyler Perry doesn’t bash people who criticize his work. Rather, he focuses on the people who enjoy what he makes. “For everyone who is a critic,” he noted. “I have thousands of emails from people saying ‘this changed my life,’ ‘oh my god, you know me.’ So that is what’s important.” The filmmaker also noted that many of his fans are disenfranchised, and do not feel seen or related to on a regular basis. “People like me who are grinders, who know what it’s life,” he posited. “Don’t discount these people and say their story don’t matter.”
Tyler Perry and Keke Palmer have known each other for decades. The latter told People Magazine that Perry offered to help with her skin condition when she was just 14 years old. “I’m grateful to Tyler Perry to this day,” Palmer explained. “I don’t tell many people that story, but I was so grateful to him for helping me because he had the resources and he was paying it forward.” Perry and Palmer would eventually work together on the films Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). Perry’s latest film, Divorce In the Black, is currently streaming on Prime.
For the past decade, rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent has had television in a chokehold — notably with the Power franchise, as well as his series BMF. Given his sucess in the realm of TV, 50 is taking his on-screen endeavors to the next level.
Back in March, 50 launched G-Unit Studios, a 330-acre compound, in Shreveport, Louisiana. While this is an exciting new chapter in 50’s career, some people started comparing his endeavors to those of producer, director, and writer Tyler Perry.
The Root even published an article titled “50 Cent Preparing to Be a Tyler Perry Rival?“, which 50 immediately shut down. 50 took a screenshot of the article and wrote an Instagram post, noting that things are going well on his end, and that he’s not in competition with anyone.
“I’m doing great but you’re getting it fvcked up, if you think me and Tyler will be at odds at any point,” he said in the post’s caption. “He’s helping me, already going out of his way to aid my progress. So in the nicest way cut the sh*t!”
G-Unit studios is set to open August 8, per an announcement on 50’s Instagram page. You can get a first look at the studios above.
50 Cent has built a media empire over the last two decades. He may not be topping the charts anymore as a rapper, but his production companies have been wildly successful. He recently sold a documentary about his least-favorite mogul, Diddy, to Netflix. The G-Unit founder is also launching G-Unit film and TV studios, which will become the second-largest black-owned studio in the world. The Root suggested that 50 might be edging in on Tyler Perry’s territory, but the rapper was quick to set the record straight.
The Root posted the headline “50 Cent Gearing Up To Be A Tyler Perry Rival?” on June 17. 50 Cent then responded to the headline on Instagram. “I’m doing great but you’re getting it f*cked up,” he wrote in the caption. “If you think me and Tyler will be at odds at any point.” The rapper revealed that the opposite is actually true. Tyler Perry, the brain behind dozens of successful films, is actually helping 50 Cent to get his studio off the ground. “He’s helping me, already going out of his way to aid my progress,” he stated. “So in the nicest way, cut the sh*t.”
50 Cent has no problem beefing with people. He’s been doing it since before he got famous. His first big song was literally about robbing rappers who were richer than him. It’s worth noting, because if he goes out of his way to state there’s no beef, then it’s pretty convincing. Those who have been keeping up with 50’s business moves won’t be surprised by the fact that he’s working with Perry. The rapper mentioned Tyler Perry during a recent Power screening in New York.
50 claimed that Perry had become an invaluable source for both him and G-Unit Films. “So I talked to Tyler on my way here,” he explained to the audience. “Tyler is no joke. He’ll f*ck you up if you think he Madea.” 50 Cent took a surprisingly humble approach when discussing the filmmaker. “He don’t talk to me like that,” he asserted. “I don’t know if he’s tougher when I’m he’s talking to me, but it just feels like I can learn some things from him.”
Tyler Perry is a great inspiration to 50 Cent since he recently launched the G-Unit Film & Television studio in Shreveport, Louisiana, adding even more to his already massive entertainment empire. 50 Cent was in his hometown on Thursday, June 6, for the Power Book II: Ghost season 4 premiere. In addition, Fiddy and the ensemble attended the commemoration of the original Power show’s tenth anniversary, which began in 2014. 50 Cent recently gave a speech in which he looked back on his career on television and movies and promised much more. In order to steer clear of possible difficulties with his new studio, media magnate Tyler Perry is offering advice, as 50 Cent also disclosed.
“So I talked to Tyler on my way here,” 50 Cent claimed. “Tyler is no joke. He’ll f### you up if you think he ‘Madea.’ He don’t talk to me like that. I don’t know if he’s tougher when I’m he’s talking to me, but it just feels like I can learn some things from him.” He added, ‘So I’ll be out in Atlanta shortly to look at his facility so I can not make some mistakes that I could potentially make.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Mary J. Blige and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attend the “Power Book II: Ghost” Season 4 New York City Premiere on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for STARZ)
In addition, 50 Cent hinted at upcoming projects that he wants Perry to help him advance into the industry’s “premium space.” “There’s so much more to come. I’m standing in front of you; I currently have 34 shows across 10 different networks; you are only aware of four,” he continued. “So my idea that to push diversity, it’s going to work. It’s been working to this point, it’s going to continue to work,” Fiddy continued. “But the idea is to bring in the premium space. I want to see myself in that kind of show. I don’t want to see myself in the cheaper [space].”
After Tyler Perry’s studio, 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios is purportedly now the second-biggest Black-owned production studio globally. Fans mockingly compared Fiddy to Perry after the release for having followed in his footsteps. Overall, it is probably a savvy move to learn from one of the most successful people in the business, Tyler Perry. All in all, 50 continues to expand and grow his empire in new ways.
Once again, Tyler Perry is set to write and direct another project. In his robust deal with Netflix, the mogul is doing just that with his upcoming drama “Straw,” starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and Teyana Taylor. Nice cast!
The story seems interesting enough and centers on a single mother who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path.
Check out more from the official logline: “She becomes entangled in a situation she never imagined and finds herself at the center of suspicion in a world that seems indifferent to her existence.”
The cast includes Glynn Turman, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, and Mike Merrill. Perry will produce the movie alongside Angi Bones and Tony Strickland.
As mentioned “Straw” is part of Perry’s ongoing creative collaboration with Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming studio, under a multi-year, first-look deal, which includes other projects like “The Six Triple Eight” and the drama series “Beauty in Black.”
ICYMI, Perry’s recent works include “Mea Culpa,” “A Fall From Grace,” “A Jazzman’s Blues,” and “A Madea Homecoming.” Henson, who recently appeared in “The Color Purple,” is represented by CAA, M88, R&CPMK, and Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett & Kole. Taylor, known for “A Thousand and One” and “Coming 2 America,” is represented by WME, Taylormade Management Group, and The Lede Company.
Recently, Alfonso Ribeiro, famous for playing Carlton Banks in the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, stirred controversy due to his tweet. Unlike his co-star Will Smith, Alfonso never really made it big on the big screen after his stint on the comedy TV series. He was mostly known for his dance moves on the show, which became dubbed “The Carlton” after his character. Alfonso took his dancing skills a level higher when he won the 19th season of Dancing With The Stars. He returned to the show as the co-host in Season 31 and continues in the role to this day. However, despite his success in DWTS, many feel he should have achieved much more.
During a recent chat with Closer Weekly, Alfonso spoke about his lack of roles on television. The actor revealed his career stalled after playing Carlton Banks. He revealed, “It was one of the greatest roles that I ever was fortunate enough to play, but it was also the role that stopped me from acting again because people couldn’t see me as anything else.” Following Alfonso’s revelations, a fan made a suggestion. The fan wrote, “@tylerperry needs to revamp @alfonso_ribeiro career, I just know he could.” However, the actor-dancer responded to the fan by writing, “I don’t need or ever want that man to do anything for me.”
Following the reaction, many fans wondered what could be going on between him and Tyler Perry. Some suggested there could be beef brewing between Alfonso and the mega-filmmaker, while others felt the producer had some skeletons in his cupboard, which the actor knew about. Hence, fans called on Alfonso to open up if he knew something about Tyler that the world doesn’t. Further, he is not the only person in the entertainment industry that has issues with Tyler. Many other celebrities have called the entertainment mogul out on different occasions. Here are five celebrities who have beef with Tyler Perry.
5. Tyler Perry Beef With Spike Lee
Despite being widely regarded as a significant figure in Black entertainment, Tyler Perry had his work called into question by legendary film director Spike Lee in 2009. During a discussion about Black art and entertainment, Lee emphasized the need for artists to have personal liberty. He went ahead to criticize creators like Perry for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Black Americans. He said producers like Tyler propagated racist ideas while exploiting the worst impulses of American audiences. Spike explained, “Each artist should be allowed to pursue their artistic endeavours, but I still think there is a lot of stuff out today that is ‘coonery buffoonery.’”
Tyler responded to Spike’s comments during an appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace. He expressed that such comments weren’t new to him. The movie producer said elitism was to blame for the criticisms against his Madea character. He also said the stories he tells in his works originated from his experiences growing up, especially when he spent time with his mom and her friends. Tyler further said his brand of entertainment was motivated by love. He explained per People, “So when someone says, ‘You’re harkening back to a point of our life that we don’t want to talk about it or we don’t want the world to see,’ you’re dismissing the stories of millions and millions of Black people.”
Tyler Perry’s beef with Spike Lee cooled off years later. In June 2022, Tyler attended the Tribeca Film Festival, where he told Gayle King that he named one of the sound stages at his Studio in Atlanta after Lee. Spike celebrated the honor Tyler accorded him in an Instagram post. He thanked Tyler and urged him to continue doing God’s work.
Katt Williams went viral in January 2024 following a three-hour interview with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast. During the interview, Katt didn’t mince words as he called out some of Hollywood’s biggest entertainers. Some of the people Katt slammed in the interview included Steve Harvey, Cedric Entertainer, and Diddy. Tyler Perry didn’t escape Katt’s wrath. Katt mentioned Tyler’s name while discussing his beef with comedian Rickey Smiley. Apparently, Katt isn’t a fan of Tyler portraying a female character, Madea. Katt sees Tyler and Rickey’s portrayal of female characters negatively and feels they sacrificed their dignity to dress as women. Hence, while speaking about his fallout with Rickey, Katt said Rickey and “Tyler Perry can’t play a man to save they life.”
That wasn’t the first time Katt expressed disdain for Tyler’s Madea character. Per BET, the comedian shared his opinion about Tyler during a special interview with Rock Rants. Katt was asked to describe celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber, Anthony Anderson, and Drake. However, when Perry’s name came up, he referred to him as a “Drag Queen.” Meanwhile, Tyler has never responded to Katt’s remarks about him.
3. Dave Chappelle
Tyler Perry’s continued portrayal of Madea has earned him many critics. One person with longstanding issues with Tyler dressing like and playing a female character is comedian Dave Chappelle. Dave has never hidden his disdain for men playing women characters or dressing as women in movies. During a 2014 interview with GQ, the legendary comedian spoke about Tyler’s influence. He said, “I can’t see how my life is harder because Tyler Perry exists. You know? I mean, I can certainly debate the artistic merits of his movies or the lack thereof, but to me that’s almost an irrelevant conversation, because I’m more impressed with what he was able to achieve.” Despite not being a fan of Tyler’s work, Dave expressed that there was a place for him in Hollywood and commended him for reaching a different audience with his movies and TV shows.
Tyler responded to Dave’s criticism during an appearance on T.I.’s ExpediTIously podcast. He said, “Listen, Chappelle is one of the most brilliant people I have ever seen in my life. Not just in comedy, but the man is smart. A heavy, brilliant thinker.” Tyler went ahead to clarify that nobody forced him to play a woman character or wear a dress. He said, “Nobody makes me put it on. It was all on stage. Black man owned the whole show, it was my choice.” Tyler further expressed that he wasn’t a man who enjoyed wearing a dress. However, for him as an actor, it was a costume, and he was doing it to encourage people and make them laugh.
Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry have been friends for over a decade. However, rumors about a strain in their friendship emerged in March 2016. A source told the Daily Mail Oprah had difficulties working with Tyler. The source also claimed Oprah hated that Tyler couldn’t take constructive criticism. At the time of the reports, Tyler had three series running on Oprah’s OWNNetwork. The insider shared that Oprah suggested they hire more script writers to help develop Tyler’s shows, most especially The Have and the Have Nots. She went ahead to share with Tyler details of research from focus groups, whose general consensus was that the writing could improve significantly.
The source claimed that Tyler didn’t buy Oprah’s feedback and became defensive. Tyler reportedly told Oprah, “Aren’t the shows delivering ratings for the network? Well, then let me do what I do and you can keep your focus group research to yourself.” According to the insider, Oprah, who allowed Tyler to join her network after TBS didn’t renew his contract, reminded him of how important she was to him. The source revealed, “Oprah basically had to remind him, “You needed me as much as I needed you when we decided to do this partnership and don’t forget that.” The insider further shared that the disagreement led the Hollywood moguls to stop communicating as much as they did before.
However, after news of Winfrey and Perry’s beef made headlines, the former’s close friend, Gayle King, said it was false. Taking to Instagram, Gayle shared a screenshot of the Daily Mail article and captioned it, “Huh? Just reading @Oprah & @tylerperry are angry w/each other & not speaking if that’s true (it”ain’t”)must have just happened 10 min ago!” Tyler also slammed the rumors in a chat with Entertainment Tonight. He said, “It’s completely false. Nothing is accurate in the article except for my and Oprah’s names.”
1. Tyler Perry Beef With Mo’Nique
Tyler Perry’s beef with Mo’Nique began in 2009 after the film Precious was released in theaters. The movie was successful and earned Mo’Nique a Golden Globe and Academy Award. However, tensions existed between Mo’Nique and the movie’s producers, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, and director Lee Daniels. As part of efforts to promote the film, Mo’Nique was asked to appear at the Cannes Film Festival. However, being present at Cannes to promote Precious wasn’t part of Mo’Nique’s contract, and she wasn’t going to be paid for it. Hence, she refused to attend the film festival.
During a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Mo’Nique opened up about the situation. She revealed that she told Winfrey, “Oprah, I’m doing a talk show. I’m doing a comedy tour. I have a husband and I have babies. I have a little bit of downtime and I’m going to take advantage of it. So I’m not going anywhere because I’m not obligated to go anywhere. I’ve done my part.” Mo’Nique further claimed that she was blackballed from the entertainment industry after she refused to promote the film without pay. Hence, she demanded an apology from Oprah and Tyler for their roles in stifling her career. She also claimed that Lee Daniels personally expressed regret about the way she was treated by producers.
In 2022, Mo’Nique had an interview with TS Madison and claimed Tyler promised to admit his wrongdoings to the public. However, Tyler reportedly didn’t keep to that promise. Despite Tyler’s no-show, Mo’Nique claimed she had an audio recording of her conversation with him in which he made the promise. Mo’Nique reignited her beef with Tyler Perry when she appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast in February 2024.
During the podcast, Mo’Nique opened up about her audio recording of Tyler, in which he admitted to spreading the rumor that she was difficult to work with. She lamented how the rumor made her lose millions of dollars in opportunities. However, Tyler has reportedly strongly refuted Mo’Nique’s claims. In May, Mo’Nique joined Katt Williams on tour and had more to say about Tyler and Oprah, calling them “coon motherf*****s.” Tyler Perry’s beef with Mo’Nique is 15 years old, but it doesn’t look like it is ending soon.
Alfonso Ribeiro is someone who has been very honest and up-front about what he has experienced throughout his career. Overall, most fans know him as Carlton from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. As Ribeiro states, he was typecast for the majority of his career. Numerous casting directors would try to get him into roles that were identical to Carlton’s. Although outsiders may think these are great opportunities, for an actor, they are insulting. Ribeiro knew he could do other roles, but they simply were not being offered.
In the aftermath of his most recent comments about his career, Ribeiro has been hit with lots of unsolicited advice. Recently, on Twitter, one fan came out and claimed that Ribeiro’s career could be revitalized by Tyler Perry. However, Ribeiro did not like that suggestion one bit. In fact, he replied to the fan’s comment, saying “I don’t need or ever want that man to do anything for me.” Overall, it was a pretty sternly worded reply, and fans were curious as to whether or not there was some sort of animosity at play.
In the replies over at The Shade Room, there were numerous calls for Ribeiro to sit down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. Of course, this would be an incredible conversation. Sharpe is known for having great interviews, even if it is the guest who mostly makes it work. If Ribeiro were to go on Club Shay Shay and put it all out there, it would most certainly go viral. That said, it remains to be seen whether or not Ribeiro would even be interested in such a thing.
Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Ribeiro should go on Club Shay Shay? Do you believe that Shannon Sharpe would be able to get a good interview considering the subject matter? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
