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By Get Over It

June 18, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

Who cares? TP puts his name on everything else so what is the big deal? Does he think his name will become trite? Oh wait, it already has!

By Vida

June 18, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

I would have done the same thing. His cousin was just trying to ride his (Tyler Perry’s) name to the bank. He could have asked?

By Justin

June 18, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Get Over It………

You are either a hater of Tyler Perry or have no clue who he is and decided to clown on the blog….Tyler did the correct thing by stopping his cousin from using his name to advance himself. Just because he’s family doesn’t give him the right to use it without permission….now you GET OVER IT!

By Victory Waters

June 18, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

Go to BLOGTV’s site and check out VICTORY WATERS. She interviewed Marlon Campbell and he can be heard speaking with Victory on April 10th 2008. He talked about his dealings with his cousin Tyler Perry. She asked him direct questions and he answered. Check it out and tell me what you think.

By Keon Johnson

June 18, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

I’m not overly surprised considering what I’ve HEARD from industry insiders about him.

But we also have to remember this is the family that allowed him to become homeless, unless there is something we are missing.

By DYAN

June 18, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Tyler Perry is an ass, he is about the most rude celebrity I’ve seen. He is just a little too full of himself UNLESS he’s on a show, then he makes himself look all warm and fuzzy. Bert Show loves him, but he shows his best side to the media. He is not Mr. nice guy. His cousin should not use his name, but he is still an ass.

By Who is?

June 18, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Who the heck is Tyler Perry?

By carol

June 18, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

GET OVER IT TP. EVEN IF HE DID, DID ANYONE EVER HELP YOU???

By Arum

June 18, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

DYAN, I totally agree, Tyler’s awfully arrogant for a guy who puts out such mediocre material.

By Zina

June 18, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I think TP is correct in requesting his cousin to stop using his name. The questions everyone should ask is: Did Campbell write anything Tyler produced? Did he act in any of the plays/movies. Most importantly, did he go through like Tyler did? If Campbell is good at what he does, then why does he need to associate his name and company with Tyler?

By Comedian Darryl Moore

June 18, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

All his cousin had to do was ask before he exploited his name. Right is right…Legal is legal!!!

By Ole Skool

June 18, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Yo’, TP, this is family bidness. Keep that stuff in yo’ family, not in the media. You that high and mighty you can’t speak to your own fam? Yet you want us to go to your “family” based movies and plays? Arrogant comes to mind, playa. Cuz is wrong for doing that, but like future President Obama says, “You can’t pick your family.” Talk to him, man.

By Dee fron the "D"

June 18, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Why do you idiiots isist on spending your money to see his stupid plays and movies, he’s nothing but a drag queen and his material is the same old boring black s**! You know about the lives of how dysfunctional black realionships are and you black fools just love it.

By malika

June 18, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

it would depend on marlon williams’ body of work. if he’s doing things that are derogatory, then i would understand his not wanting to be associated with his family. however, if his cousin’s films aren’t so bad, i say give the guy a break. someone gave tyler perry a break (as evidenced by his “i lived in my car” story) so why not share the love with another black film maker?

By Seriously

June 18, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

If I was his cousin, I would have attached a talented person’s name to my project. Not some hack who is SO not funny, can’t write and made a career for himself in drag. I mean really…

By Kim

June 18, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Ok, how can I put this nicely. Mr. Campbell had no right to use Mr. Perry’s name. If he is making movies or getting arrested, he should use noone’s name but his own.

As for the comments made by Dyan and Arum, no matter how big of an “ass” you may think he is, it’s his name and he has the right to say who can use his name or not use it. And if you don’t know him personally, I would watch what I say. Because if he is an “ass” as you say, he may come after you next.

Carol…you asked did anyone ever help him (TP). For you to ask that question, you don’t know the story behind the man. I suggest you read up on him before you pass judgement about his not wanting someone to use his name. He didn’t use anyone’s name to get to where he is, he did that all on his own.

What it all boils down to is that NO ONE should use anyone else’s name without their permission.

By jane

June 18, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

So its ok for TP to use his family for plays, tv etc. Family likenesses, names etc. But his cousin can’t do the same. Sounds like TP plays by two sets of rules where his family is concerned. If you don’t like what a family member is doing TALK to them, you probably won’t change their mind but at least they know where you stand and sueing your family is a new low.

By Speechless

June 18, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

Wow!!! Dee from the “D”…you’re full of something this morning, arent you? To piggyback your comments, I wouldn’t necessarily say that we “black fools” love him; we do, howevever, support his work and his efforts in the community. Yeah, he puts his name on everything and I can’t say that I agree with it BUT I do agree that his cousin should’ve asked for permission using his name.

By Bob Longino

June 18, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Jane, Mr. Perry has not filed a lawsuit. What happened is that his attorneys sent his cousin a letter demanding that he stop using Mr. Perry’s name.

By Blue Kolla

June 18, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Ole Skool/Dee Both of y’alls posts were dead on. And Dee, I’m glad that yours posted three times, because that needed to be said more than once.

By Victory Waters

June 18, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

After my initial comment, all I can add to this is that I asked him MOST of the questions you all are raising including the HOMELESS Tyler Perry part. Marlon answered all of the questions honestly. I tried to be unbiased in the interview and give Marlon Campbell credit for what Marlon Campbell says he has accomplished. Yes, I do have a copy of his press release he gave to my company Victory Waters SPEAKS! and yes it does have Tyler’s name on it. I’ll say this, you know how they say it is not what you know but who you know? Well, could that be the case here? We all do it to some degree - possibly not at this level? But at the end of the day, you all have to agree that a person’s WORK will speak for itself. Right?

By Soulfinger

June 18, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

TP…BFD!!!!

By Jeffrey Bolton

June 18, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

Tyler Perry has every right to insist his cousin not use his name on anything to promote himself. This is just one of the simplest types of courtesy. Family seems to have this feeling that they are entitled to take advantage of family to get ahead. I bet this cousin was not around when Tyler Perry was homeless and by himself. I bet he even turned his back on TP many time when TP had nothing. Tyoical morons who just want to get ahead at someone else expense.

By SharonH

June 18, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Couldn’t he have just called him on the phone and told him to knock it off?

By Just appalled

June 18, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

It seems to me that Tyler Perry made it on his own. Why can’t the cousin do the same thing? If this cousin is using his OWN material, his OWN studio, then he should use his OWN name and not his cousin-Tyler Perry’s name. When he makes it, like his cousin did, then he can go around and tell people that he did it on his own. Not standing behind somebody’s shadow.

By April

June 18, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

I think Mr. Perry (or anyone else) should give permission before anyone uses thier name for anything. His cousin is being disrespectful and presumptuous to assume that he can use his name as advertisement and recognition without prior approval. It would be the same for anyone regardless of thier fame.

By jeed

June 18, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Does the letter from Perry’s attorneys surprise you?

Surprise? No, the Midwest flooding “surprised” me. The media tries to make everything so deep.

Whether I care for him and his work or not, “Tyler Perry” is a brand and he has every right to protect it.

By savdiva

June 18, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Tyler Perry has the right to protect his name!! Supposed his cousin gets involved is some unsavory activity, and Tyler’s name is attached? Then, Tyler’s good name is ruined! Tyler, a good name is more precious that rubies! PROTECT YOUR NAME*

By Pandora

June 18, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

For those of you that is saying negative things about Mr. Perry YOU ARE THE ASS, NOT HIM! Secondly Mr. Perry had every right to have his cousin stop using his name. So what they are blood related! It still does not make it right.
For the people who think that Mr. Perry is tripping; would you be so quick to say the same if one of your relatives (cousin, aunt, uncle, or whomever) used your name as a stepping stone without your permission…or would you say the same if they walked into a car dealership and used not only your name but all of your information so they too can have a car as nice as yours! How would you feel then? E-X-A-C-T-L-Y!!! I THOUGHT SO!!!

I would have done the same exact thing as Mr. Perry. He should have asked him first instead of assuming it’s O.K. Just because they are related does NOT give him the right to just do what ever he wants to do without Mr. Perrys permission! I love Tyler Perry and support him 1,000%!

By Dee from the "D"

June 18, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

Okay Speechless, Maybe I was a little full of something, and yes his cousin had no right to use his name family or not, he may not even like him, family only means we have common relatives.Anyhow Tyler Perry’s stuff is weak!!! It’s the same old boring black dysfunctional crap that us, Not me though keep running to see, his crap is not even funny and what does a drag queen know about male/female relationships. Why do thse black men run around in Drag supposedly imitating a BIG BLACK LOUD MAMA and that’s what black folk think is entertaining and funny. Ever wonder why black films don’t get nominated for a Oscar, because their movies are of no substance. Remember ATL, that was pathetic.

By jeed

June 18, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Dee, black movies?

I think you’re the first person I’m ever calling an idiot on a blog. Have you seen Hurricane, Eve’s Bayou, The Great Debaters, School Daze, Ali, Dreamgirls, i could go on forever with this list?

There are bad “black” movies and outstanding ones. Is that not the case with “mainstream” movies.

“Dee” - please type no more and your ignorance won’t be so glaring. That was the stupidest sh*t I read in a long time.

Whatever you’re going through… pray about it.

By Pandora

June 18, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Dee the d**….you are such a bufoon! There are a lot of great African-American movies….a lot of great movies never get nominated for the Oscars because anybody with 1/2 of a brain knows that Hollywood is VERY RACIST!!! PERIOD! Of course you wouldn’t know that because you to are a LOOSER/REDNECK FOOL!!!!

By Nadia

June 18, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

You people need to chill out. Tyler is not going to be reading this so you can stop giving him advice.

By Lis

June 18, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

If TP was helping his cousin he wouldn’t have to use his name to get by. TP, how about sharing the riches, you can’t take it with you anyway. Obviously his cousin is trying to get by and he should help him. I don’t blame him for using his name - they family. It’s wrong to use his name, but that’s what family do…….LOL

By LuLu

June 18, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Some of you folks need to take some grammar and punctuation classes. Not all, but some.

By Dee from the "D"

June 18, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Okay Jeed, what’s your point, mind you. Although I did not say “All black movies,” no the hell what you read before you run off and try to make a comment that’s going no where! So what I’ve seen them all what’s your point ? They are just BS movies and I was talking about Tyler Perry’s movies just like I wrote, IDIOT ! and not the mountain of black movies you just listed, but still, only “Dreamgirls” got the Oscar winners, and I’ll continue to type what I please. For the record you’re the ignorant one, that’s why you got off on the list of black movies, I said Tyler Perry’s lack of substance movies and they are JEED!

By Patricia Brown

June 18, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

I think his lawyer is doing the right thing about his name. Tyler Perry have worked very hard to get where he is today. I give him the upmost respect as a sucessful “black man”. Keep up the good work!!

By jeed

June 18, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Dee, Your memory is as lacking as your content.

For your records… Dee said, “Ever wonder why black films don’t get nominated for a Oscar, because their movies are of no substance.”

That’s called a blanket statement. You did not qualify whose movies in particular as you now claim. I.D.I.O.T.

By Dee from the D

June 18, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a say in what they believe. Hollywood is different for blacks then whites. There are other actors that have put on a dress. John T. in Hair Spray. No one person is going to like everything but most people do like Tyler. You will not like everything about your own mother or father but you still love the. Maybe were they have come from you might admire, whatever. That the same for black people and Tyler Perry. We need something to laugh at as oppose to something to cry over or getting killed.

By Dee from the D

June 18, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Everyone has a say in what they believe. Hollywood is different for blacks then whites. There are other actors that have put on a dress. John T. in Hair Spray. No one person is going to like everything but most people do like Tyler. You will not like everything about your own mother or father but you still love the. Maybe were they have come from you might admire, whatever. That the same for black people and Tyler Perry. We need something to laugh at as oppose to something to cry over or getting killed.

By i agree

June 18, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

i agree, TP is WAY WAY WAY WAY over rated, i dont see why everybody loves him, he’s arrogant and his material isn’t great, matter of fact its not even good.

By red1977

June 18, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

If he’s all that why tthe need to throw Perry’s name around! Is he arrogant, maybe so. I think if I went from living in my car to a mulit-million dollar mansion, I would be a little arrogant too. Where was Mr Campbell when Perry was homeless? TMZ is the National Enquirer of television, so why are we paying this much attention to what celebs do all the name, protect their name and livelihood.

By Confused

June 18, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Why did it have to be handled by lawyers? He should have picked up the phone and explaned to his “family” member why he could not use his name. In his productions it is always the message of family sticking together. Did the message get a busy signal…

By Confused

June 18, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Why did it have to be handled by lawyers? He should have picked up the phone and explaned to his “family” member why he could not use his name. In his productions it is always the message of family sticking together. Did the message get a busy signal…

By Truth B Known

June 18, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Hollywood is racist. Government is racist. Schools are racist. Grocery stores are racist. The weather is racist. All white people are racist. All black people are not racist. Authors are racist. Car dealers are racist. Military is racist. All CEO’s are racist. All of sports is racist to blacks only…not whites. TV is racist……if I left anyone out please feel free to use your same old crutch and excuse for your failures and jump right on the racist soap box because we stopped listening to your excuses years ago.

By Bart

June 18, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

I’ve seen all of TP’s movies and I came to an immediate conclusion: They’re all exactly the same. Same type of characters, same plot lines, etc. I’ve seen better films on the Lifetime Movie Network.

But I guess I can’t be critical, because I’ll be called a hater. Oh well. I guess I’ll survive.

By Dee from the "D"

June 18, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Poster please quit using my name as if I posted some of those comments by Dee. Jeed and Pandora have a great day !!! I’ll blog with you soon. Til then may peace be with you.

By kendall

June 18, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Whether you like Tyler Perry’s body of work or not is irrelevant to the issue at hand. Someone, relative or not, has been using his name without permission and for their own personal/monetary gain. That is not right nor is it legal - hence the letter from the attorney. Who is to say that Tyler did not reach out to this cousin with his request to cease and desist only to be ignored? We do not know the whole story so why not err on the side of caution and support this man who has brought fame and fortune to this city - and not just for himself. I personally know of several talented “struggling to make it” actors that have been given work in Tyler’s movies and tv show and have nothing to good things to say about his character and giving nature.

The poster that referred to Tyler Perry as a brand is dead own. Tyler and Tyler alone has created this and has ultimate say as to how, when and to what extent it is to be used.

By Whatever

June 18, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

first of all, if you knew the history, Tyler Perry rose to success out of being homeless! Where were the cousins and the rest of the family when he was sleeping in the streets??? you people are something else. Always quick to judge someone and DON’T KNOW a darn thing about that which you speak on. Unbelievable. I don’t blame him. Furthermore, your opinions, with your “BFD” and the like are so ignorant… He became a multimillionare in something like seven years—without cousin ‘nem!!!!! What you think of him is “BFD”!!! SOMEBODY is supporting him so what does it matter what you think??

By Kaye

June 18, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Go ahead and give Tyler his props. His name is just that…his! Tyler’s productions are entertaining to some and not to others, as with any work of art.

By jeed

June 18, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

Later Dee/”Dee” :-)

By KINGDEON-COM

June 18, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Way to go TP! Tyler Perry is one of the leading local filmmaker that currently rules the Atlanta Movie Box Office. Does Diary of a Mad Black Woman ring a bell?

If any HATERS are not sure, please educate me on another Atlanta filmmaker outside Rainforest Film Group that can generate $20 Million in first week box office ticket sales? www-kingdeon-com

By Truth B Known

June 18, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Kingdeon-com….try Spike Lee

By LuvNIt

June 18, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I am not a judgemental person but I must say that Tyler Perry’s movies have no redeeming qualities. Look at what Spike Lee produces in comparison to TP’s work. There is no comparison. As far as calling his cousin is concerned, maybe he did. Who knows? Isn’t it fascinating how we engage in a discourse without having any facts? Oh yeah. Some of us need to take the time to read or re-read the Truth Be Known’s post. Whether you deem it racist or not, it provides valuable information about the pulse of White America.

By Smackit10

June 18, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

It appears that TP have some serious critics towards his accomplishments and achievements. Albeit his movies are no Rambo, Soulplane, or Aliens type movies, however they do make a grand impression to many folks. What TP has created can very well set him apart from many other film-makers and play-writers. Love him, hate him, he does has the right to protect his interest. He created his name, and if he feel he must protect his name from anyone, especially family members, then that’s his right to do so. I would like to think he did speak with cousin Campbell, and Campbell felt he had a right to use the name. Now, it’s obvious he doesn’t, so respect TP wishes and continue to do you.

By Rhett

June 18, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

Regardless of the type of person TP is, we don’t no what really is going on in anyone’s life except our own. Y’all no how people are…ONLY telling his/her side of the story - which may not be accurate. Each of us really has enuff going on in our own lives 2 not have time 2 try 2 tell TP how 2 run his. Alrite everybody…back 2 ur own life now!

By carol

June 18, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

TP - Get a life!!!

By Tabitha

June 18, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Every one is entitled to theri own opinion……….However, TP plays may lack substance “DEE”, but however any black writers/producers/actors/ you see in the entertainment world today providing an oppurtunity to use the talents in the industry. Stop hating on the brother for making a name for himself by what the Almighty has given him. What have you done/are doing for yourself……….that is the question.

By mark

June 18, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Who is Tyler Perry - As a 40 year old republican white male, have i ever seen a movie Tyler Perry has been involved with ? NO. Will I ever ? Oh Heck, NO

By ThaMan

June 18, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

You know it’s a Bad thing when you open Pandora’s box. Seems to be just as bad when her mouth is opened.

By Truth B Known

June 18, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

LuvNit…thanks for the civilized way you encouraged others to read what I wrote. I do not consider myself a racist. I am a 60 year old white American. In my late teens I went to Alabama and southern Georgia to help registe blacks to vote and encourage them to fight for the right to be as educated as their white counterparts. I am saying this not to heap praise on myself or the say look at me..see how good I am I worked for the black man to imporve. I say it because I was not the only white sourtherner who went against current sentiment and tradition to do what I think was right. I caught hell for it. From my friends, my parnets even my own brother. However, when I kept seeing the racist cry being used as a crutch for peoples personal failings I ceased to push for equality. I, early on, pushed for equality and the defense by the white man in America was lets give them seperate but equal. Everyone was up in arms saying that blacks did not want seperate but equal beause we should have a society of completely intergrated members. Imagine the confusion and disdain the I and others like me felt when, many years later, blacks started calling for seperate but equal. That is when I gave up. I am not a racist…I am an American that holds myself and anyone else for that matter responsible for their successes and failures. Until we do that without using any form of crutch to place blame on others for our personal failures this society will never advance.

By TinaG.

June 18, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I do feel that his cousin should have asked first. Right is right. As far as the comment from Dee from the “D”, you do have a right to your opinion but you don’t have to be so nasty about it. You must have seen his plays/movies to know about Madea so stop watching them “Dee from the “D” fool!!!!!!

By Tabitha

June 18, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

You’re absolutely right:) I made type errors. I guess your Mr. Perfect?

By Leigh

June 18, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

It’s obvious that many people have disparaging remarks to make about Tyler Perry. However, the numbers don’t lie; he must be doing something right to be garnering the type of money that he is. Whether any one person or another feels that his work is substandard, below par or just plain bad, there are those out there who feel differently. And therein lies his popularity. Whether I love or hate his work is irrelevant; there are enough individuals out there who make up a whole who actually do love his work and can’t get enough of it.

The fact that Tyler’s cousin is family does not make him any more privy to utilize his name for his gain than any person off the street who has no family ties whatsoever to the Perry name. Who’s to say Tyler’s initial reaction to his cousin’s actions was to try and talk to him? Perhaps the letter was Tyler taking the next step, as a businessman. He did a prudent thing; he is protecting his best interests. And why shouldn’t he? What person in their right mind would willingly allow others to take advantage of them, reap benefits of their labor, and offer nothing in return?

By val

June 18, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

To Dee from D I feel really sorry for you. Your life must really sucks to have so much hate in your heart. So sad.

By oh

June 18, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

By mark

June 18, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Oh, then we’ll call him and ask him to stop making movies - since YOU’RE not watching them.

LOL. Whatever.

By Ahhhhhhhhh

June 18, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

If only people were as interested in doing research on politicians and looking at voting records instead of bogus what they are going to do remarks, then we would be a grand country.

I just dont care about those rich skanks in Hollywood. Never have, never will.

By You go Tyler

June 18, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

You go Tyler. I would have done the very same thing. It is hard enough trying to keep your name clean on your own. Integrity is important and needed among every individual. If we had more people concerned with their name as you have displayed then it would most likely solve a lot of problems in the world today. Once again, You go Tyler.

By You go Tyler

June 18, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

You go Tyler. I would have done the very same thing. It is hard enough trying to keep your name clean on your own. Integrity is important and needed among every individual. If we had more people concerned with their name as you have displayed then it would most likely solve a lot of problems in the world today. Once again, You go Tyler.

By You go Tyler

June 18, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

You go Tyler. I would have done the very same thing. It is hard enough trying to keep your name clean on your own. Integrity is important and needed among every individual. If we had more people concerned with their name as you have displayed then it would most likely solve a lot of problems in the world today. Once again, You go Tyler.

By You go Tyler

June 18, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

You go Tyler. I would have done the very same thing. It is hard enough trying to keep your name clean on your own. Integrity is important and needed among every individual. If we had more people concerned with their name as you have displayed then it would most likely solve a lot of problems in the world today. Once again, You go Tyler.

By KINGDEON-COM

June 18, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Truth B Known, I guess I forgot about my man Spike. Thanks.

It appears from the report TP Company is just trying to protect his brand.

At the end of the day, it is not right for anyone to use other people name, credit, clothes, or etc without permission. www-kingdeon-com

By KINGDEON-COM

June 18, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Truth B Known, I guess I forgot about my man Spike. Thanks.

It appears from the report TP Company is just trying to protect his brand.

At the end of the day, it is not right for anyone to use other people name, credit, clothes, or etc without permission. www-kingdeon-com

By Great!

June 18, 2008 1:30 PM | Link to this

Awesome! I sure hope he makes a tv show or movie about this- “Tyler Perry’s How My Cousin Used My Name When I Told Him Not To” coming this Fall.

“News” like this is exactly why I quit subscribing to the AJC. I really wouldn’t call this very “newsworthy”. This should be in The Star or one of those tabloids instead- not a “real newspaper”. Nice job AJC. Be sure to keep us up to date on Brad and Anjelina too!

By Dudeman

June 18, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

I have sent an email to Tyler Perry asking him to quit using his own name. “Tyler Perry” should only be used for non-existant people with non-existant careers.

By Marshall

June 18, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Tyler Perry was right about telling his family not to use his name. Too bad it had to make the news, but wrong is wrong. Who knows how his movie would have done? TP can’t take that risk. I totally understand and agree. Family can bring you down and a lot of the times they will. If you don’t beleive me, ask Michael Vick!

By Marshall

June 18, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Tyler Perry was right about telling his family not to use his name. Too bad it had to make the news, but wrong is wrong. Who knows how his movie would have done? TP can’t take that risk. I totally understand and agree. Family can bring you down and a lot of the times they will. If you don’t beleive me, ask Michael Vick!

By rz

June 18, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

We are on the outside looking in but I agree with the one that says he should keep this out of the media and with family. If he is family then TP should have been able to go directly to him without involving lawyers to ask that he not use his name for his own endeavors. And if that did not work, I could understand involving outsiders if need be to get it straight.

By Dee from the "D"

June 18, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

People,people,people, how do you interpret what I wrote, as filled with hate, I just don’t care for TP’s movies, period!! Just because he’s black and I’m a BLACK person also, does not mean I have to like his stuff or support it. That’s the problem w black folk they think because someone is black they must support the person no matter if you agree or disagree. I am glad the brotha has made money and plenty of it,I just did not spend my money in support, I saw enough on dvd, for FREE. Believe me TP has made a lot of money on folks in the “D”, that is DETROIT. They love him here also. I am not the Redneck, that Pandora thought she was communicating with, come on , what redneck do you know uses the term the “D”, if one had a clue they would atomatically know the “D” is DETROIT, which is a Chocolate city, nor am I a racist, nor am I a hater, nor do I hate. So Val, let’s get this straight don’t feel sorry for me I don’t need your sympathy, cause I have no hate in my heart, just pray for yourself. And Ms. Tina G. yes, I’ve seen enough to know I don’t care for his crap, but you do, I respect that, that’s your perogative. NOT ONCE DID I SAY I HATED TP !!!! I SAID ,I NEVER WASTED MY MONEY ON THAT CRAP. I DID NOT CALL IT WRONG EITHER, HIS MOVIES, AND PLAYS ARE ABOUT BLACK DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS, DID I LIE? May peace be with all of you folks who made a comment to Dee, no hate here. Peace out !!!

By Lisa Richardson

June 18, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

First of all his cousin was his first film distributor- HELLO! So for those questions about his cousins whereabouts when TP was “Homeless”…that though 2 days…whatever! His cousin said in an interview a reporter broke the news of there relation, not him…it is available on this site where his cousin distributed his plays. Sounds like he was good enough to help him create his empire, along with TP using characteristics of his cousin MOM to advance his career…IS THAT RIGHT? I don’t think so. TP get over yourself and afford your family member the same grace that was bestored on you!

By Lisa Richardson

June 18, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

First of all his cousin was his first film distributor- HELLO! So for those questions about his cousins whereabouts when TP was “Homeless”…that though 2 days…whatever! His cousin said in an interview a reporter broke the news of there relation, not him…it is available on this site where his cousin distributed his plays. Sounds like he was good enough to help him create his empire, along with TP using characteristics of his cousin MOM to advance his career…IS THAT RIGHT? I don’t think so. TP get over yourself and afford your family member the same grace that was bestored on you!

By Lisa Richardson

June 18, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

OH and why did Tyler LIE about his cousin never being his film distributor…there are invoices showing otherwise! Why would he lie…the homeless christian who only knows right…lol.

By gentle

June 18, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this

How many of you, I wonder, consider yourself to be LIVING a Christian life? Remember LIFE and DEATH are in the tongue, according to the word of GOD. Dee and others, let’s lay off the HATE; GOD is always listening.

Mr. Perry has done well for himself and family, regardless of whether you and others like his movies or not. Mr. Perry has said from the beginning that he did not make movies for mainstream america, but guess what, from the looks of his financial success, mainstream america loves his WORK!

Peace

By den

August 5, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

WOW! Ignorant is a bliss.

By den

August 5, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

WOW! Ignorant is a bliss.

By den

August 5, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

WOW! Ignorant is a bliss.

By den

August 5, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

WOW! The indifference, jealousy, and unnecessary hatred display on this blog by some of you concerning Perry and a JUST legal matter is totally beyond my comprehension and to low for me to stoop. Maybe because I don’t associate with people who choose to think, or live in trash! No wonder success in America is declining, because all the messy people are on here, indulging themselves in other people’s private affairs.

TMZ is JUST what it is! TRASH! Trashy people who started a trashy company to appeal to an audience that’s trashy. Some of you all are feeding right into their web of unjust slander. You know some days; I wish I had a magical hell button to push for TMZ and all the dirty gossip blog demons i mean workers. Maybe we can then focus on what really matters in this country’ like how health insurance is considered a luxury instead of the necessity in this country, or how Veterans are the new face homelessness, or rising statistics of highs school drops and teen pregnancy, or how parents are not parenting anymore, there to busy going on double dates with their children. Please don’t get me started,

For as Tyler Perry is concerned, If he is smart ( which it seems he is), I would protect my name, my dreams, my vision, my empire at all cost. Business and Family needs to have a clear and distinguished separation. Now lets just say this was Donald Trump, and someone used his name ( regardless of relationship) for their own personal gain and profit without Donald Trump Knowing? What would happen? Okay Say for instance you worked hard to establish your name, your vision, in your dream industry, and your relative ( whom you do not share the same values, morals, and business ethics, etc.) comes along and uses your name as collateral to boost his or her own endeavors? COME ON PEOPLE, IT DOES NOT TAKE A HARVARD GRAD OR ROCKET SCIENTIST TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR BUSINESS AND NAME AT GREAT RISK, if you don’t take wise precautions. I applaud Perry for his wise decision.