Producer and star Tyler Perry has expressed interest in buying a majority stake in BET as the television network's owner, Paramount Global, looks to bring on a substantial partner, according to two people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to comment.
The proposed marriage, should it come to fruition, would unite two power players in African American culture and media.
BET established itself as the go-to cable destination for Black-themed shows more than 40 years ago. In recent years, Perry's programs, including "Tyler Perry's House of Payne," have performed well on BET.
