Tyler Perry delivered a powerful speech Sunday while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2019 BET Awards, talking about the importance of sharing opportunities.Throughout the speech, he ...

Tyler Perry threw some subtle shade towards Hollywood studios at the 2025 BET Awards. Before Ledisi took the stage to perform “BLKWMN,” the Sistas creator took time to share a short story ...

Taraji P. Henson praised Tyler Perry for creating opportunities for people of color – and paying them fairly – as she honored him at the BET Awards.

Tyler Perry accepted the BET Awards ‘ Ultimate Icon Award Sunday with an impassioned speech that closed with the potent declaration: “Own your stuff, own your business, own your way.” ...

In one of the most impactful speeches at Sunday night’s BET Awards, Tyler Perry brought the audience to their feet talking about creating opportunities and taking control of his own destiny.

Tyler Perry brought the BET Awards audience to its feet Sunday night with an empowering speech as he accepted the Ultimate Icon Award. By Kimberly Nordyke, Allison Crist June 23, 2019 8:36pm Getty ...

Tyler Perry accepts the ultimate icon award at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP ...

Tyler Perry is feeling the love. After being presented with the Icon Award at the 2019 BET Awards, he offered a moving speech thanking BET and explaining that much of what motivates him is ...