Tyler Perry has starred as Madea for over 20 years He first introduced the character in the play I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 1999 In addition to Madea, Perry has also played Joe Simmons, ...

Tyler Perry’s Madea franchise has not only become a cultural phenomenon but has also played a major role in establishing him as one of the richest and most influential Black figures in Hollywood.

Tyler Perry is many things, but is he someone we should aspire to be? The rise (and fall?) of Tyler Perry BRITTANY LUSE, HOST: Hello, hello. I'm Brittany Luse, and you're listening to IT'S ...