Hollywood powerhouse Tyler Perry has been hit with a $260 million claim by performing artist Derek Dixon, who charges a design of sexual badgering, attack and proficient countering on Perry’s sets. Dixon, known for his parts in Perry’s series Ruthless and The Oval, claims Perry’s career guarantees conceal a coercive, sexually exploitative energetic that started in late 2019 and proceeded until mid‑2021.
According to court archives gotten by numerous outlets, Dixon to begin with met Perry at a studio occasion in Atlanta. Perry advertised him a little portion in Ruthless some time recently welcoming him to his domestic in January 2020. Dixon says he drank as well much and rested in a visitor room, as it were to wake to Perry climbing into his bed and touching his thighs. In spite of the fact that Dixon rejected the progress that night, he before long secured a more conspicuous part on The Oval. Dixon charges that Perry started sending suggestive writings and utilized Dixon’s character bend as leverage.
The claim portrays messages such as “No straight man would be going on strolls with you or cooking supper for you unless they needed to f**k you. I would f**k you.” Dixon says he dreaded losing his work if he denied Perry’s advances.Matters raised amid a moment visit to Perry’s Atlanta domestic when Perry supposedly inquired Dixon “if you like it harsh in bed” at that point snatched him by the throat.
The most genuine occurrence happened in June 2021, when Dixon claims Perry entered his visitor house room, yanked down his clothing, grabbed his buttocks and coerced him with “Relax and fair let it happen.” After persevering two more a long time of badgering, Dixon recorded a complaint with the Break even with Business Opportunity Commission in June 2024 and left The Oval. He says the conclusion of his part taken a toll him about $400,000 in profit. His claim charges Perry and Tyler Perry Studios of quid pro quo badgering, sexual ambush and battery, and looks for $260 million in damages.
Tyler Perry’s lawyer Matthew Boyd rejects the claims as “fabricated” and proposes Dixon’s genuine rationale is money related pick up. “This is an person who got near to Tyler Perry for what presently shows up to be nothing more than setting up a scam,” Boyd said in a statement.
Dixon’s legal counselor Jonathan J. Delshad reacted that the claim “speaks for itself,” clearing out the matter balanced for a high‑stakes lawful fight that seem have major suggestions for one of Hollywood’s most productive makers.