Tyler Perry’s net worth surges to $1.4 billion following major deals with Netflix, Amazon, BET
Perry’s net worth has soared from $1 billion at the start of the year to $1.4 billion, ranking him 2,245th among the world’s richest people.
BET Media Group
Media mogul Byron Allen’s $30-billion bid shakes up Paramount Global ownership
The proposal, which marks Allen’s latest play to bolster his media holdings, is expected to be financed through a combination of secured and unsecured senior debt and equity.
Media mogul Byron Allen challenges BET sale, offers $3.5-billion bid for network
In a scathing critique of Paramount’s decision, Allen accused the conglomerate of orchestrating a “lowball inside deal.”
50 Cent counters Paramount, argues BET is not worth $3 billion
50 Cent said in his Instagram post that BET is not worth $3 billion.
Tyler Perry seals blockbuster deal to acquire $3-billion BET business
With a net worth of $1 billion, Perry emerged as the frontrunner in a competitive bidding war for the coveted cable network.
Tyler Perry faces off against 50 Cent, Shaq, Diddy in battle for $3-billion BET business
Perry expands involvement in BET acquisition amidst speculation of collaborations with prominent figures.
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry reaffirms interest in BET acquisition, says he’s ‘very, very interested’
Perry owns a minority stake in BET Media Group, as well as BET+, a high-end digital streaming platform.
African-American mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants BET to be Black-owned again
Sean “Diddy” Combs emphasized the need for greater ownership, influence, and control by people of color in the media industry
African-American billionaire Sean “Diddy” Combs joins Tyler Perry, Byron Allen in race to acquire BET
Combs plans to build a multi-billion-dollar Black-owned media giant.
African-American billionaire Tyler Perry in Talks to acquire majority stake in BET
Perry owns a minority stake in BET Media Group, as well as BET+.