Tyler Perry

What is with the hate toward Tyler Perry?

This past weekend I noticed several tweets from somewhat reputable people who poked fun at Mr. Perry and his upcoming role as a detective in Alex Cross. It seems that these people take offense to his movies and the Madea character that he created.

By all means, it is fine to criticize and artist and his/her work. But some of these attacks toward Tyler Perry are personal. Some have questioned his talent, business acumen and even his masculinity.

Nonetheless, Mr. Perry has a loyal audience who attends his plays and movies, and simply enjoys the entertainment and positive message that is often presented.

I must admit I didn’t like Tyler Perry productions when I first observed them. I thought they were “low-class.” However, one spring I went to visit relatives in the south and we did dinner and a movie. The movie we saw together, as a family, was a Tyler Perry film. We laughed and laughed and just had a good time.

It was about family…nobody was trying to make sociological discovery or a political statement.

This gets lost in these comments about Tyler Perry.

Additionally, he has taken from his enormous fortune to give back to the community. Not only is he hiring black performers on a regular basis, but also he contributes to society financially…probably more so than any of those people who complain and spread their negativity about the man.

Critics will always be there…but so will supporters. And I for one support Mr. Tyler Perry and applaud him

Until next Monday…