Tyler Perry reportedly looking to buy ownership stake in BET - WSB-TV
Perry is currently a minority stakeholder in the network and also helped launch BET+ in 2019.
www.wsbtv.comDirect answer: As of now, there is no confirmed completion of Tyler Perry acquiring BET. Public reporting has indicated Perry was exploring or expressing interest in purchasing a majority stake, but no definitive deal closed has been publicly announced.
Context and latest signals:
- Reports from 2023–2025 repeatedly framed Perry as a potential buyer in competition with Byron Allen, with discussions centering on Paramount Global selling its majority interest in BET Media Group. These stories suggested interest and negotiation activity, not a finalized sale [sources cited in coverage from 2023–2025].
- A 2025 piece discussed Perry potentially moving to own BET through a majority-stake purchase, but it did not confirm that such ownership actually occurred. This indicates ongoing interest rather than a concluded transaction [source cited in 2025 coverage].
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of the notable public reports and provide a short briefing on what would be required for a deal to close (regulatory, financial, and strategic considerations), plus the current status of BET Media Group ownership.