Life Lessons

Posted on May 21st, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: News, Tyler Perry

Posted by Bossip Staff

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Tyler Perry has come a long way:

“Tyler Perry tried to commit suicide during his abusive childhood, after suffering at the hands of a violent father. The 38-year-old failed, and later changed his name to disassociate himself from his miserable upbringing.

Perry – born Emmett Perry – says, ‘As a kid, I considered suicide and even attempted it a couple of times because I thought it would be easier to be dead. I remember when I was 17, I did something that ticked (my father) off – something minor. My father grabbed me, threw me to the floor and stomped me.

There were times when I felt I wasn’t going to make it. It was nothing but the grace of God that helped me make it through. It was more frustration than anything – not wanting to be in that situation anymore.’”

We got to give it up to Tyler – he’s truly an inspirational brother.

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  • Necy

    1st

  • Necy

    Poor Handsome Man!!! his dad will get what’s coming to him…

  • MS K

    Now that he’s opened up about his life, it’s time to open up about his sexuality. If celebrity feel like it’s embarrassing to be gay then don’t be.I like Tyler, but you guys know as well as i know that he is straight homo.

  • sxyQblondie

    JUST ANOTHER TESTIMONY TO PROVE THAT THERE IS A PURPOSE FOR EVERYTHING YOU GO THRU AND THAT GOD IS MORE THAN CAPABLE OF BRINGING YOU OUT OF ANY SITUATION. WHAT A BLESSED INDIVIDUAL

  • Jessica-Keeping it real

    You reap what you sow and his father believe me is getting his especially now that Tyler is making all this money.This makes me appreciate even more what he is doing with his tv show, he is trying to show that no matter what horrible situation you find yourself in you can over come it. It is a powerful message that a lot of young and old need to listen to.

  • Aunt Viv

    Glad you pulled through Tyler Perry-good for you.

  • Bee

    I guess it is true we have to go through so many struggles, even horrific situations in order for GOD to bless us.

  • http://Google Lu lu bell

    This for anyone out there in the same situation, I want you to know there is a God and there is nothing impossible for God.

  • glok9n

    YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT COMMITING SUICIDE,EVERY TIME YOU PUT ON THAT GRANMAMAZ OUTFIT!!! GROWN SISSY!

  • MS K

    Lets not get confused. Let me preach 4 a minute. Being financially sucessful is not always a blessing. His blessing is being able to say i’ve been beaten and i’m still here, i’ve been lied on talk about and counted out, but i’m still here. The devil even convinced me to try to take my own life , but i’m still her. Now thats the blessing . Some of the most evilest people in the world are extremely wealthy,but not blessed.Just rich

  • http://Yahoo Tamie

    Ms K. I agree with you. He need to confess what we all already know. Poor thang!

  • Ms Maloy

    I have to agree with Ms K. I thought that I was the only one that thought he was gay. I’m glad that he overcame his tough upbringing to become the success that he is. God don’t bring us to nothing that he can’t bring us through!

  • Miss Lady Jordan

    Good for him. I am glad he made it to where he is today. HE, HIMSELF made that happen w/ the love of God supporting his every move. thats too bad to hear about his father maybe his dad should have committed suicide acting a mess like that!

  • Miss Lady Jordan

    @ Ms. K

    Its not that everyone thinks he is blessed now because of his money…in case you missed the memo–Tyler has several plays that teach wonderful life lessons. He has helped lots of people, employed lots of people, and spread his lessons of life/love of God. He has been rewarded money for his hard work. He is blessed none the less because of his achievements. DAMN

  • MS K

    Miss Lady Jordan point understood.You are absolutely correct. Thanks

  • Anywhoo

    Ms K:

    I hear you!! He is using his wealth to spread the message of life, hope, love, grace and God!

  • bree

    this statement confirms to me that Tyler Perry is in fact a closeted homosexual

  • LetITGo

    How many times is he going to bring this up? He needs to let that go and move on. I’m begining to think he’s using this story to stay relevant this is old news now. Move on Tyler and be free to be who you REALLY are. No need to keep setting up the stage to come out the closet and then blame it on your father.

  • Lauren

    Aaaaw Bree don’t be like that Tyler not Gay, he’s going to surprise everyone and Marry a woman! :)

  • Its6amHoGetOut

    Plus his movies and TV show suck!

  • bree

    LOL, Lauren..i like the bold

  • I said it!!

    Thats a wonderful story of how to overcome the most trying times. Let it be said GOD can help you make it through!!

  • I said it!!

    Mrs. K is speaking the truth!!

  • TrueD

    Why should ANYONE be required to speak about their sex lives. No one belongs in his bedroom but him and whomever he invites. STAY OUT OF PEOPLE’S BEDROOMS. If you don’t, others will invite themselves into yours. He’s a decent man and people have no right to want to own every little personal piece of him for the sake of nosiness. Shame on you.

  • DIRTYSOUTH MOUTH

    hey i love tyler perry movies and shows i heard he dated tyra banks for awhile and then eddie murphy knocked on his door and the rest is history

  • bree

    May 21, 2008 – 5:54 pm DIRTYSOUTH MOUTH(Check me out!)

    hey i love tyler perry movies and shows i heard he dated tyra banks for awhile and then eddie murphy knocked on his door and the rest is history

    LMAO!

  • DIRTYSOUTH MOUTH

    tyler perry knows talent in his plays the singers can sing their ass off no joke he said on tv that the woman he dated just wanted his money…things that go bump in the night…58%of black kids cannot swim in the usa…sorry sisters tyler will not take your calls at this time

  • ewok

    bless his heart! i hate to see people use their kids as punching bags. i bet that sack of sh!t wishes he had done it differently now. tyler has the exacted the best revenge there is….moving on and becoming successful. maybe that’s why he escaped to his alter ego ma’dear…teeeee!

  • CNS

    His example shows that violence does not always have to beget violence. He could have easy used his father abuse as an excuse the hate, beat or even killed women like some others have done, but instead he chose to take responsibility for his own destiny.

  • http://www.lovingmeans@aol.com 1TruDiva w/Princess Mykel!

    I don’t give a damn what nobody says–I lurves me some Tyler Perry!

    I thought about stalking him but someone’s already beat me to it. PLUS— I think I still have some active warrants.

    Lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Kenyan

    I didn’t know he was abused. That explains why he was involved in that steroid scandal that the white media hardly covered. They were too busy worrying about Bonds and Clemens.

  • I’m Just Me

    Dang Tyler….I didn’t know you went through all of that. May God continue to bless you.

  • bet

    Tyler Perry is a beautiful, sensitive, intelligent, successful black man. That is more than good enough for me. And he deserves to have a private life just like we do.

  • De

    Actually, I feel sorry for him. He is trying so hard to be straight and he knows that he is a straight homo. I hope he doesn’t marry and give someone a deadly disease.

  • Lisa

    Who cares who he is sleeping with? As long as it ain’t children I don’t care.

    Listen to his testimony, someone needs to hear this. The blessing does not come from his riches, it comes from him being able to tell his story to someone who may be in the same situation.

  • Whatchaknoaboutdat?

    Bless his heart…. I wonder where his family is now and just how many times he’s had to tell them to leave him the __ alone.

    ;)

  • SHAY

    God, that story makes me want to shed tears..how could a Father ever do that to their child….Tyler is such an inspiration, and an excellent example of hope for all that are struggling thru life…there is a wonderful and glorious light at the end of the tunnel…God bless you Tyler…

  • alexa

    But someone said he is searching someone on a rich women passion site seeki ngsugarmomma com.. there are some of his hot pictures.. joke or not?

  • Somer

    I hate to say this but the reason his father PROBABLY hated him so was he could see a little queen in him. I’m just saying. I know several gay men whose fathers were very abusive toward them at a early age. The crazy thing was they were singled out among siblings. The other siblings or mothers were not even touched. Just the male child who had too much sugar in their tank.

    I know some will debate on if he is gay. Any man as old as Tyler that has never really had a relationship with a woman is HIGHLY suspect to me. I know as of last year he is suppose to be in a fake relationship with some African woman. It just took him to damn long to purchase a beard.

  • Im feel sad

    if i could only find my purpose. i feel you on that one Tyler

  • ldiy

    cool

  • ccvdy

    handsome man

  • lcuy

    Love him

  • lcuy

    he is awesome guy

  • gaty

    Who cares ! I don’t like him!

  • gaty

    he looks bad!!!!!!!!!

  • gaty

    I am very curious. Why did he post his profile on a celebrities and wealthy website named

    _million aireloves com_ What is he looking for there?

  • California Pixie

    Tyler Perry is a brillant, talented and gifted writer, producer, etc. Praise God for his resilience and ability to overcome the abuse he suffered as a child. His work is truly a joy to watch and experience. Everytime he has a play in Los Angeles I take my mom.

    Don’t let anyone hold you back or tell you that you can’t do something. Tyler is living proof that believing in yourself, hard work and persistence pays off. Hats off to Tyler. Please keep up the amazing work.

  • California Pixie

    @Miss Lady Jordan

    I totally agree. The end of the movie Family Reunion is my favorite. I was really inspired to start researching my ancestory. Trying to figure out the past and who I’m related to.

    On another note, people share as much or as little as they are comfortable with. Some child who is in the same situation as Tyler was may read or hear Tyler’s story and find the courage and strength to keep pushing.

    What does his sexual orientation have to do with his inpiring body of work?

  • HereIambaby

    He did his time. He didn’t make a big issue out of it. My friends on (B l a ckcentury. c o m) love him very much. It is a niche interracial dating service

  • lovely and amazing

    I don’t know if there is such a thing but he appears to have “gay eyes”. Does that make any sense? I thought the family reunion movie was good.

  • Natasha

    That is such a sad story. God is using his life and I glad Tyler is man enough to allow God to do that. That is why Tyler is blessed!!

  • Toni Montana

    im glad he turned his negative into a super positive. that being said, after reading this, Im with MS. K on this one.

  • angelic1302

    you have to realize that he was a big 17 year old and I applaud his father kicking his butt…sheeeesh, more fathers need to be in their kid’s lives and kicking their butts -maybe that’s what’s wrong with the world today. You see, Mr. Perry came out to be a successful guy, nothing’s wrong with that…

  • Lynn

    ************Come OUT OF THE CLOSET ‘TYLER’, we will love you just the same***** & bring WILL&GADA WITH YA!!!!

  • azdelish

    I love Tyler Perry we need positive men now.

    I do think he is gay he has to many female tendencies….

  • crazypants

    His orientation matters because a lot of you on this board know that if he came out of the closet you’d turn on him in a hot second and all of his pro-family pro-church positive Black people message that you all are so proud of would just be thrown out the window.

    A bunch of you are homophobes and bigots and if Tyler Perry came out you’d hate him and his works in a heartbeat.

    Y’all know I aint lying.

  • Lynn

    ***Breaking News***** Usher is BACK ON THE MARKET****** Files for divorce!

  • free

    i got my *ss whupped everyday and i’m alright. and many of us have had to experience the “super, duper *ss whupping” as well. notice he didn’t say what HE did to get it. just makes you stronger my man.

  • Rebekah

    I think that Tyler is an inspiration. There is no reason for this whole ordeal on what his sexual orientation is. Love people, for who they are not for what they look like, or who they like. Everyone acts as though he hasn’t brought attention to the struggles of the black community, and how we as a family oriented people make it through. Just let him do what it is that he do, and make life a little better for those who are going through the struggles that his stories tell of. I mean, somebody out there saw his play and saw the situation that they were in and how to get out of it. Whether he is gay or not, I love him for just being himself and taking the chance on putting these stories out there.

  • Debbie jackson

    We should appreciate his craftsmenship and talent.

    His sexual preference is his business!

    As African American people we need to change our focus and appreciate one another more!

    dj

  • pimp daddy

    he did’nt say anything about the part when daddy was tearing that asshole up.

  • DH

    Tyler has an unbelievable work ethic regarding his movies, t.v. show, and his own acting career. He is smart, and he deserves every dime that he has.

  • toussaintbeaupre

    Fvck Tyler perry and his COON SHOW MOVIES AND STAGE PLAYS. he makes black people look like idiots and fools and yall just run right behind this shuffling monkey. MODERN DAY BLACKFACE… and its simply foolish to support him when there are plenty of good writers and directors out there!

  • Hay-ta-Fruitkake

    THIS DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT THAT HE LIKES TO DRESS UP LIKE A WOMAN….AN OLD BAG THAT IS….. SO YOU KNO WHWERE HS FANTASIES ARE…..HA HA HA H HA AHHHHHHHHH!!! AND THE FUNNY THING, THATS WHAT HE GOT HIS NOTORIETY FROM. FUNNY THING.

  • GuerrillaLegal

    And the difference between your Moms beating your ass and you Dad beating your ass, is that you can’t hit moms back, that’s just wrong, but Pops is fair game.

  • toussaintbeaupre

    Fvck Tyler perry and his COON SHOW MOVIES AND STAGE PLAYS. he makes black people look like idiots and fools and yall just run right behind this shuffling monkey. MODERN DAY BLACKFACE… and its simply foolish to support him when there are plenty of good writers and directors out there! We love to see our selves act stupid.

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    tyler perry IS NOT GAY OK. everyone on here that say that is gay, you got it all you haters on here that saus he guy , you are gay. dont disrespect him or no body else ok. this guy have a voice,he’s reaching all the people out in the world that have any kind of a problem in there, life his telling them it will be ok. that’s a good wonderful man.we love himso so so much. for reaching out to the world and helping others get threw there problem.that what you call a real man a true human being he is the best. supporter, we love him from the bottom of our hearts. please stop disrespecting people. dont hate so much. leave him alone.tyler perry thank you so so so much your a wonderful man peace be with you youe the best viola.

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    your a real man peace tyler perry

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    YOUR A REAL MAN PEACE TYLER PERRY VIOLA

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    WE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU TYLER PERRY PEACE VIOLA

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    WE LOVE YOU TYLER PERRY PEACE VIOLA

  • http://violadjeddour viola

    TYLER PERRY YOUR VOICE REACHES THE REAL PEOPLE THANK YOU VIOLA

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