Actor Accuses Tyler Perry of SEX ASSAULT!
An explosive lawsuit filed by actor Derek Dixon alleges that Tyler Perry used his influence to sexually assault and harass him, threatening Dixon’s career and seeking $260 million in damages.
At a Glance
Dixon appeared in 85 episodes of the BET drama The Oval before filing the suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court
The lawsuit recounts messages like “What’s it going to take for you to have guiltless sex?” and incidents of forced groping
Perry allegedly threatened Dixon’s character with removal if he rejected advances
Dixon claims assaults occurred at Perry’s homes and on set, and he quit the show after an EEOC complaint in 2024
Perry’s attorney dismissed the claims as a “scam,” promising a robust defense
Allegations of Coercion and Assault
Dixon says he first met Perry in 2019 while working events at Tyler Perry Studios. After being cast in Ruthless and later The Oval, Dixon alleges Perry sent increasingly explicit texts—including, “What’s it going to take for you to have guiltless sex?”—according to AP News.
The lawsuit details incidents where Perry allegedly removed Dixon’s clothing without consent, groped him on set and at Perry’s Atlanta home, and entered Dixon’s bed uninvited in 2021. Dixon says he verbally refused but feared for his job if he resisted.
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Quid Pro Quo and Career Retaliation
The lawsuit further claims Perry offered career incentives—including increasing Dixon’s role and promising to produce his original series Losing It—while also threatening to write Dixon’s character off The Oval if he declined advances, according to The Daily Beast.
In 2024, Dixon filed an EEOC complaint and temporarily relocated to Los Angeles. He ultimately left The Oval, forfeiting nearly $400,000 in projected earnings, and is now seeking $260 million in damages, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Defending A Media Mogul
Perry’s attorney, Matthew Boyd, dismissed the lawsuit as “a scam” and “extortion,” vowing to fight the claims aggressively. “Tyler will not be shaken down,” Boyd said in statements cited by AP News.
The lawsuit has sparked widespread debate about power dynamics in Hollywood and could impact Perry’s billion-dollar entertainment empire, which includes his Atlanta-based studios and partnerships with BET and OWN.
As the case moves forward, the entertainment industry is watching closely—wondering whether Perry’s towering career can withstand this storm.