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Tyler Perry Recalls Firing An Aunt Who Felt Entitled To His Money

FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 21 – Tyler Perry enforces work ethic and financial accountability in his family, firing his aunt for absenteeism and denying a $1 million request to prevent dependency, he said on a podcast.

  • On July 20, Tyler Perry fired his aunt for repeatedly missing work, revealing it on Den of Kings hosted by Kirk Franklin.
  • After his mother’s death in 2009, Tyler Perry required relatives to find employment within 60 days, offering them work instead of cash to prevent dependency, Perry said.
  • Perry said his aunt frequently called in sick and missed days, illustrating her lack of commitment.
  • During the podcast, Perry revealed he rejected a relative’s million-dollar request, and some family members were upset by his refusal.
  • Looking at future generations, Perry emphasized his son Aman must earn rewards through chores, reinforcing that success is earned, not given, Perry said.
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theJasmineBRAND broke the news in on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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