Movie Fans Unimpressed as Tyler Perry Finalises Deal to Acquire BET Media Group

• Tyler Perry is reportedly finalising a deal to purchase the American network BET Media Group, including VH1
• Tyler Perry was involved in a bidding war for the cable network, competing against P. Diddy and 50 Cent
• Fans had mixed reactions to the news of Tyler Perry's acquisition; some expressed concern about the direction of BET under his ownership

Actor Tyler Perry has successfully acquired the BET Media Group, which encompasses VH1 and the BET+ streaming service, from Paramount Global.

Tyler Perry is finalising a deal to buy BET Media Group. Source: UGC

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According to Grape Juice, Paramount Global, who previously collaborated with Perry through the BET+ venture, will maintain minority ownership in the company.

Perry openly expressed his interest in acquiring the BET Media Group during an interview in March of this year. In fact, he explicitly mentioned his intentions to ET.

"Rumor? No, it’s not a rumour. I’ve been there for four years now and had tremendous success. I wasn’t expecting this to happen, so, yes – if that is possible, I’m very, very interested in taking as much of it. If it’s possible, I’m gonna take as much of it as I can.”

Reports indicated that Tyler Perry was in a bidding war with P. Diddy and 50 Cent for the cable network.

Twitter user @lovebscott wrote:

"Report: Tyler Perry finalizes deal to buy BET Media Group (including VH1) for undisclosed sum."

Fans unimpressed by BET acquisition

@UNMy_Biz_Niz said:

"BET needs LESS TP not more. And why is VH1 involved in our business."

@SHETheCreatoR tweeted:

"Yea but can we not be TP movied out. We want the old shows back if you gonna buy it and I’m not talking about no Oprah shows either!"

@imanirose88 said:

"Chile what is the network going to look like under him?"

@Kbaby313404 said:

"Get ready for the bad makeup, male-bashing, bad acting, bad scripts, bad everything."