Is Tyler Perry A Closeted Homosexual And Does It Really Matter?

In the  barber shops, beauty salons, coffee shops, private residences, dorm rooms, the question surfaces is Tyler Perry a closeted homosexual?

The truth is, we will probably never know Tyler’s true sexual orientation.

My argument is, Perry’s sexual orientation “does” matter because it  proves

black gays and lesbians have power in Hollywood.

Maybe Tyler will end up like the soul singer Luther Vandross?

Vandross never revealed he was gay for his entire life he died “in the closet”.

It wasn’t until after Vandross died in 2005 that the media “revealed” the truth that he was indeed a homosexual.

Of course, everyone already “knew” Luther was gay we are not dense.

We kept Luther’s “secret” because we had a “don’t ask don’t tell” policy with

Luther. The deal was Luther would “sing” his songs about heterosexual love yet deny who he really was for our satisfaction.

I just feel it was so tragic Luther “died” and he could not be open about his

homosexuality. If Luther’s audience really loved him why wasn’t he allowed to declare he was a black gay man when he was alive?

I feel Tyler Perry’s fans already “know” he’s gay but I guess the same policy of “don’t ask don’t tell” applies.

I won’t lie yes I have seen a couple of Perry’s movies.

I have to admit I liked “Diary Of A Mad Black Woman”, “Madea Goes To Jail”,

and “Why Did I Get Married?” I think “Why Did I Get Married?” is my favorite

Perry movie because Madea is NOT in the film at all.

However, I have began to question if Perry’s movies are sending out mixed

messages?

For instance, why is Madea so belligerent? Is Tyler trying to say an elderly

black grandmother is an aggressive and hostile woman? Is Tyler trying to say black women from the South are loudmouths?

Perry’s fan base has expanded from a predominately black audience to a multi racial audience.

However, Perry’s main character “Madea” has been criticized by some black feminists for promoting racist and sexist stereotypes about black womanhood.

Some fans say Perry’s movies are light entertainment and should not be taken seriously.

Another quandary is, some of Perry’s core audience are homophobic Christians.

I am not suggesting “all Christians” are anti homosexual. I am suggesting that some of Perry’s fans would not “accept” Perry if he did come out and

disclose his true sexual orientation.

Perry can’t  “come out” and declare he is a homosexual he will lose his core audience.

Perry’s movies have grossed about $400 million dollars since the year 2005. Tyler Perry is a Hollywood “outsider” but he has struck gold with his Christian audience.

However, isn’t it hypocritical of Perry to promote movies to an audience that would not “accept him” if he told them the truth?

According to my sources in Atlanta, Perry got the idea for Madea from Miss Sophia a black drag queen from the 1990s Atlanta gay scene.

Also, why is it “funny” to see a six foot five black man in a dress wearing makeup and a wig?

Madea is supposed to be an outrageous grandmother that packs a pistol but is she also a threat?

Some people believe Perry uses the character Madea to have some “agency” to express his alleged homosexuality. For instance,  Perry seems very comfortable  prancing across the screen in a frilly dress.  I think  Perry’s Madea character is more drag performance and black queer art.