Mo’Nique, a prominent American comedian and actress, has publicly called out filmmaker Tyler Perry following his remarks during Angie Stone’s funeral on March 14. The 57-year-old entertainer shared her thoughts in an open letter on Instagram dated March 18, addressing what she believes to be “disturbing inconsistencies”regarding Perry’s past behavior towards her.
In her open letter, Mo’Nique expressed her thoughts about Perry’s emotional eulogy for Stone, which conveyed frustration over the singer’s mistreatment within the music industry. She stated:
“I recently watched your heartfelt speech at Angie Stone’s funeral, where you expressed frustration over her mistreatment by the music industry. It struck me, and my husband Sidney, as poignant, but also made us reflect on some unsettling discrepancies in your actions towards me.”
Perry’s remarks resonated with many, criticizing the industry for its neglect towards Stone. However, Mo’Nique followed up with her open letter on Instagram via a platform known for distributing celebrity news.
Public Reactions and Controversy
The backlash from the public was quick, with social media users expressing various opinions in the comments of her post. Some urged Mo’Nique to move on, while others suggested that her letter was ill-timed given the context of the funeral.
Mo’Nique’s Critique of Tyler Perry’s Double Standards
Mo’Nique’s letter sharply criticized Perry, stating:
“You expressed anger over Angie’s mistreatment. Yet, you labeled me ‘difficult to work with,’ despite never having worked with me. How can you condemn poor treatment of others when you’ve imposed the same on me?”
She continued with further grievances:
“You asked, ‘Where’s the money she’s owed?’ Well, where’s my public apology that you promised in 2016? The false narrative you perpetuated helped blackball me, costing me tens of millions.”
Mo’Nique elaborated on the apparent hypocrisy in Perry’s stance on artist treatment:
“You mentioned being ‘tired’ of us not receiving the benefits we deserve. Yet, you asked me to promote Precious for free, without a contract or compensation, which highlights your double standard.”
She further expressed:
“You said we should be careful in how we treat ‘children of God.’ As a man of faith, where is your responsibility to act with love and truth? You promised me an apology years ago, but it’s yet to come.”
Mo’Nique also pointed out Perry’s recent condemnation of Angie Stone’s unpaid royalties while simultaneously asking her to promote his film *Precious* without compensation, calling it out as a double standard.
Perry’s Emotional Tribute and Mo’Nique’s Response
Perry’s eulogy for Angie Stone included strong critiques of the music industry, where he expressed his anger at the treatment she received during her career. He remarked:
“Y’all got to forgive me because I’m angry at the way she was treated. I did not know all the things that she was going through [until] recently.”
In a poignant video excerpt, he added:
“I did not know all the things that she was going through. Recently, I found out… But to think that this woman was in the business for all of these years—and there’s a difference between performing because you want to, and performing because you have to.”
As of now, Tyler Perry has not publicly responded to Mo’Nique’s allegations through social media channels.