Tyler Perry Ignores Sexual Assault Lawsuit To Chill At Beyoncé's Paris 'Cowboy Carter' Show: 'He's Not Worried'
By Fiyin Olowokandi on June 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM EDT

Tyler Perry is focused on getting himself some more Beyoncé amid the bombshell allegations levied against him.
The billionaire is the defendant in a damning sexual assault lawsuit brought by a cast member of his hit show "The Oval." The alleged victim, actor Derek Dixon, is seeking a nine-figure compensation.
Perry has since slammed the lawsuit as a "scam" and seems to be unbothered about the ensuing scandal.
Tyler Perry Hangs In Paris Amid Lawsuit

Just days after being sued by Dixon, the "Madea's Family Reunion" actor was spotted enjoying himself at the Paris stop of Beyoncé's ongoing "Cowboy Carter" show.
Fan-recorded videos showed the renowned filmmaker soaking up the concert. Perry, who donned a white shirt and black pants with a baseball cap, was seen laughing with some male pals.
"Tyler Perry said he’s not worried about none of you heauxs and the allegations. The billionaire is chilling at Beyoncé's concert in Paris," the video's caption read.
In another clip, the Madea actor was spotted hanging with Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, as they watched the pop star give an electric rendition of "YaYa."
He playfully bopped along to the music before exchanging glances with the famous matriarch.
Fans Slam Perry's 'Choice' To Be At A Concert
Tina Knowles with Terry Perry at Beyoncé’s Paris Cowboy Carter show https://t.co/I7GiPxY23c pic.twitter.com/PWA7PKlVlk
— Louis Pisano (@LouisPisano) June 19, 2025
Perry's presence in Paris sparked mixed reactions online, with many closely watching his body language. "That man can’t even have a good time no more. Look how stiff he is," one fan speculated.
Another similar comment read, "Tyler: Try not to look guilty; see, I’m outside!!! I’m not guilty, guys," while this fan wrote, "Oh, that’s a choice…"
A disappointed user slammed the billionaire for being "selfish" and using his scandal to disrupt the show. The fan wrote:
"Also, TP is kinda obnoxious for this because he ought to know showing up would embroil them in his mess simply by association. Very selfish considering he's already been to the show."
Back in April, the "Acrimony" actor attended the Los Angeles "Cowboy Carter" stop with his fellow billionaire, Oprah Winfrey. The good friends were recorded dancing to "Texas Hold 'Em" in an Instagram video shared by Winfrey.
Inside Derek Dixon's Accusations
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Perry's second concert stop comes amid accusations from Dixon, who claimed the scriptwriter began sexually assaulting him in 2020.
As The Blast reported, the actor alleged in court documents that he first met Perry in 2019. After exchanging numbers, Dixon was offered a two-episode role in a show titled "Ruthless," kickstarting their professional relationship.
Afterward, in 2020, Dixon was invited over to Perry's home, and he obliged in the hopes of forming a friendship that would land him more acting roles.
He recalled getting intoxicated and having to pass the night in the billionaire's guest room. While there, Perry allegedly got into bed with Dixon and touched his thighs.
Dixon turned down the advances, but that reportedly didn't stop Perry, who intensified efforts. It was after the encounter that he landed the role of Dale in "The Oval." However, that was the start of trouble, the lawsuit claims.
Tyler Perry Allegedly Grabbed Dixon's Throat

After becoming a cast member on the BET show, Dixon alleged that Perry began sending sexually suggestive texts to him. The producer even confirmed to him that he has a preference for men.
In a screenshot of an exchange between the pair included in the court documents, the "Madea's Big Happy Family" actor wrote, "No straight man would be going on walks with you or cooking dinner for you unless they wanted to f-ck you. I would f-ck you."
The actor referenced a second visit in 2020, where Perry reportedly grabbed his throat and harassed him with suggestive words.
The lawsuit also detailed a 2021 incident where Dixon was at the filmmaker's Atlanta home, wearing nothing but his underwear, when Perry came in to hug him. He alleged that the Tyler Perry Studio owner aggressively undressed and groped him.
The Producer Is Not Shaken By The $260M Lawsuit

Dixon, who quit "The Oval" due to the constant sexual harassment, said he filed a complaint against Perry with the Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission in June 2024.
Now, he is suing the 55-year-old for workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault, and battery. Dixon demanded $260 million in damages. However, Perry, through his lawyers, debunked all allegations levied against him.
In a statement, the billionaire's attorney said, "This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down, and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail."