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Tyler Perry Defends Work-for-Pay Policy After Firing His Aunt

He argued on the Den of Kings podcast that refusing handouts builds independence by teaching self-reliance

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Overview

  • On the July 20 Den of Kings episode, Perry said he fired his aunt after she repeatedly skipped the job he created so she could earn money instead of requesting handouts
  • He recalled sending letters in 2009 after his mother’s death that gave relatives 60 days to secure employment or lose his financial support
  • Perry framed his stance as tough love meant to instill pride and prevent dependency by refusing to act as “welfare” for family members
  • He applies the same work-for-pay standards to his 10-year-old son, Aman, requiring chores to earn desired items
  • Forbes values his net worth at $1.4 billion, crediting his independent production model and full ownership of the Madea franchise