Tyler Perry makes history as the first African American to acquire two major television networks. The actor, director, writer and businessman is reportedly as the new owner of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and VH1 which were once owned by Paramount.
Perry partnered with BET to launch BET+, which features original TV and film projects produced by Perry.
BET is now blacked-owned again after 21 years, meanwhile VH1 for the first time is now owned by an African American.
Perry who is also known for his character Madea while acknowledging the unexpected nature of the acquisition, said, “I’ve been there for four years now and had tremendous success… If that is possible, I’m very, very interested in taking as much of it as I can.”
According to his longtime friend and television personality Rolanda Watts, Tyler Perry has cemented his place in history by acquiring the two major television networks, making him the first African American to do so.
Main Image: Tyler Perry| Jordan Strauss| Invision| AP
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