Damage Control: Tyler Perry Isn’t Suing Aaron McGruder and He Didn’t Fire His Staff Over That Boondocks Episode… But He’s Pretty Pissed at Turner Network!

Wednesday, June 30th 2010 | Leave a Comment

We’re still waiting on Tyler Perry to personally respond to all of the drama surrounding a Boondocks episode that aired a couple of weeks ago depicting the writer/director as a male obsessed, cross-dressing control freak slash diva. But in the meantime, the folks over at RollingOut.com say that Tyler didn’t fire his entire staff as we previously reported over the weekend nor is he suing Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder. But he does feel a bit betrayed by Turner Network who ironically is behind both the Boondocks AND Tyler Perry’s sitcoms (SMH…)

In addition, Tyler also knows the identity of the person who helped McGruder develop the script for the “Pause” episode. And though the person’s identity is unknown, we do know that they’re a former staff member at Tyler Perry Studios who was fired a while back and is now working with McGruder’s show.

Continue reading for all the latest details in this Tyler Perry vs. Boondocks saga…

Contrary to erroneous reports on some popular blog sites and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Tyler Perry is not suing Aaron McGruder over the highly publicized “Boondocks” episode that lampooned Perry’s famous Madea character, blasted Perry’s leadership style and seriously questioned his sexuality. But Perry, whose popular pistol-packing, profane Madea character has helped rake in tens of millions at the box office over the past decade, is definitely ablaze with anger for the derisive and embarrassing depictions of him on the popular cartoon series.

Perry, according to this writer’s inside source, knows the identity of the person who crafted the script that McGruder aired last Sunday titled, “Pause.” The person, whose name was not available at press time, is a former staff member at Tyler Perry Studios who was fired some time ago and re-emerged on the other side of Turner, working with McGruder. Whether this episode was a vindictive, vengeful act for being terminated by Perry is not yet known. Remember, though: part of “Boondocks” appeal is the fact that McGruder routinely charbroils popular personalities for one reason or another.

Furthermore, Perry feels betrayed by Turner Network. Both Perry’s and McGruders’s shows are on the same network, yet Turner failed to alert Perry that the controversial “Boondock” episode was going to air until the day of.

The “Boondock” episode depicted Perry in very unsavory, unflattering terms. McGruder painted Perry as a ruthless control freak and diva who isolates cast members from their families. He also made blatant referrals to Perry’s sexuality, suggesting through the Winston Jerome character that Perry has an affinity for sculpted young men who walk around bare-chested and bathe their upper torsos with liberal doses of lotion.

Despite his anger and ruffled feelings, Perry didn’t snap and channel his inner Madea by firing his entire staff.

Source: RollingOut.com

You think Tyler should respond to this or should he just remain quiet?

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  • patience

    Mr. Perry needs to put an end to all the speculation and announce NO-HOMO, then there would be no more wondering. The show was nasty, and an out right malious act. Pause and say NO-HOMO, and be done with it.
    It’s on you Mr.Perry to do the right thing….Pause

  • Kelsey Jackson

    one of the most trues depictions that a cratoon can produce

  • Mysterious

    Perry’s Success is Already His Response. Niggas & Jealousy…Crabs in a Bucket…

  • CBC

    Why does it have to be “jealousy”? Maybe some people just thing Tyler’s films are terrible, his themes and messages contradictory (is it REALLY OK to “cross-dress for Christ”?), and the fact that he’s looked at as the “defacto” for Black Hollywood (even though he’s not based in Hollywood, all the better to avoid having to pay union wages and benefits) annoying and somewhat troubling.

  • who cares

    Doesn’t feel so good when the shoe is on the other foot eh Perry?

  • keti

    Tyler should not comment on the episode because it will only add validity to the show. He should go on with his life, making bad movies with predictable plots (Aaron hit the nail on the head with that aspect-Tyler Perry has no imagination). Aaron has done nothing wrong, this show was no worse than some South Park episodes I have seen. I know I am not represented by any of Perry’s characters (not a Jesus loving, emotionally/physically abused woman looking for love from the handsome ex-convict gardener/handyman) nor are most of the people I know.

  • raven

    i wish tyler the best and pray that GOD continues to bless him in front of all his haters.

  • Quan

    I dont believe he NEED TO PROVE HIMSELF TO NOONE BUT GOD, Who is man? Man aint nothing but dirt and bones! The haters need to leave him alone and let him get his shine on damn!

  • Quan

    I really wish FOLK WITH NO LIFE would stop judging people “cbc” who the hell are you to comment about cross dressing DONT JUDGE HIM, YOU JUST COMMITED A SIN IDIOT. And he’s not cross dressing thats acting NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT, HES NOT THE FIRST AND WONT BE THE LAST. TYLER PERRY IS A AMAZING ACTOR AND HAVE GOT ALOT OF ANNOITING AND TALENT ALONG WITH HIM. I wish him the best me and my friends and family and city AND STATE SUPPORT HIM GEORGIA LOVE YOU TYLER PERRY KEEP DOING YOUR THING. You dont have to annouce anything about your personal life we are all human and all children of God. Everyone know you got it going on, there gonna be haters when the FAKE AS WORLD CANT FIND ANYTHING ELSE TO SAY ABOUT YOU… They wil make up sh*t and starty overly assumin sh*t . SO HATERS GET A LIFE!

  • Aaron

    Tyler Perry is a little cry baby bitch. lmao!

  • Shaela

    I don’t know why you can’t give your honest opinion without being called a hater. Tyler Perry films are mediocre and that is at best. His writing, plots and some of his character actors are just not that good. I almost walked out on the movie with Taraji and Mary. It was just that badly written. Such a waste of the talent in that movie. The talent also deserves better. I applaud him for living his dreams but his audience also deserves better. I do think “Why did I get Married?” was his best offering. I am hoping For Colored Girls lives up to the standard the play has. I am still giggling about the sweater on the statue. That is just too weird for someone to come up with!

  • Denise

    I just wanted to say that I love Tyler’s characters. Some of the characters that are portrayed in his comedies seem like some of the people that I have met in real life. People who are upset with his characters should not watch his work because this type of work wasn’t meant for you. I don’t care if Tyler is hiding something in his personal life, because what he does in his private life is between him and God. We all have our own secrets and some of us have worse secrets than others. I hope and pray that he keeps producing work that makes me laugh, cry and reflect on some of my choices and how I live my life. I personally thank God for Tyler Perry’s work. Some of it has really been a blessing to my life.

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