Tyler Perry Becomes A Billionaire Out The Mud

Tyler Perry Is Officially A Billionaire After Being Homeless & Living In His Car

Tyler Perry is undoubtedly one of the figures of “Black Excellence”, his rags to riches story is a touching and inspiring one for people who have a dream. The cinematographer has made a fortune that’s now make him the latest Black Billionaire.

Tyler has spent much of his wealth giving back to those in need while battling controversy over building his brand with a female-impersonation character.

“You got to understand, I had no mentors,” Perry said during an interview with Forbes. “My father doesn’t know anything about business, and my uncles and mother, they know nothing about this. I didn’t go to business school. Everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned in progress.”

 

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He continued that there was a vacancy in Hollywood as it pertained to Black theater, films, and television, so he took full advantage. “The ignorance I had about Hollywood was so wonderful, looking back on it.”

He went from being homeless with dreams of taking his ideas to the stage to owning his own studio where some of the world’s most coveted entertainers producer their content.

Forbes magazine, well known for tracking celebrities net worths, broke down just how Tyler Perry was able to crack the billionaire ceiling: Perry owns 100 percent of his content—all films, TV shows, stage plays scripts and all.

Tyler Perry Studios is $280 million; $40 million is invested in homes and other expenditures; $300 million in cash and other investments; and he’s part-owner of BET+ with equity of $60 million.

 

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