Loni Love said she’s free to defend herself now that The Real is over and she’s defending herself from claims that she’s been coming for Tyler Perry.
Loni Love has set the record straight amid rumors of a feud with Tyler Perry. The rumor began when Loni offered some constructive criticism about Perry’s latest film, Divorce In The Black, which received poor reviews. In her comments, Love suggested that Perry could elevate his projects by bringing on more experienced Black writers and directors.
Although her remarks were meant as helpful advice, they were misinterpreted by some as an attack on Perry, leading to widespread speculation that there was tension between the two (Ace Showbiz) (Hollywood Unlocked).
Taking to social media, Loni was quick to dispel these rumors. In a video, she made it clear that there is no animosity between her and Perry. “I am not in a feud with Tyler Perry,” Loni stated. She explained that her comments were intended to be constructive and that she genuinely admires Perry for his significant contributions to the industry, especially his support of Black actors. Loni emphasized that she only suggested he consider collaborating with other talented Black creatives to further enhance the quality of his work (Rolling Out) (Hollywood Unlocked).
What many might not know is that Loni Love and Tyler Perry have enjoyed a longstanding friendship over the years. Both have spoken highly of each other in the past, and their mutual respect has been evident in various interactions. Love’s admiration for Perry goes beyond his professional achievements; she has often praised him for creating opportunities for Black actors and filmmakers, a cause close to both of their hearts. Their relationship is one built on mutual support, which makes the rumors of a feud even more unfounded (Ace Showbiz) (Rolling Out).
As of now, Tyler Perry has not publicly responded to Loni Love’s clarification, leaving fans curious about his perspective. However, Loni’s comments should reassure everyone that there’s no feud, just a shared interest in seeing the best possible work come out of Hollywood (Ace Showbiz) (Hollywood Unlocked).