Alright, let’s talk about the man, the myth, the media mogul: Tyler Perry — billionaire, content king, and apparently, one hell of a real-deal dad. If you thought Tyler was out here raising a Gucci-wearing, yacht-hopping, Hollywood baby… surprise! He’s raising his 10-year-old son Aman like he’s straight outta middle-class suburbia, and honestly? We love to see it.

Because when Perry says, “I’m just like every other Black dad,” he’s not being cute. He means it.

Rich Dad Energy? Nah. It’s Real Dad Energy.

Let’s set the scene: Tyler Perry, who has a $1.4 billion net worth, shows up on The Sherri Show and drops the most relatable parenting truth bomb of the year.

When host Sherri Shepherd asked what his son Aman was getting for Christmas, Tyler didn’t blink:

“He gets two things. Books and LEGOs.”

Mic. Drop.

Audience: 😱

But Tyler? He didn’t backtrack. He doubled down, like every uncle who refuses to give kids anything that needs batteries.

“He don’t have a job. What else is he gonna get?”

Like—can someone stitch that on a throw pillow?

He’s Got Billions… But Aman’s Flying Coach

Now, don’t get it twisted. Tyler Perry could buy his son a theme park. He could turn Aman’s bedroom into a LEGO-themed palace with a butler named Brickmaster Fred. But instead?

The kid flies coach.

Yes, coach. With the regular people. And you know what? Tyler’s proud of that.

“So that he understands, I worked. He did not.”

Let’s take a moment and appreciate that quote. That’s not just parenting, that’s a whole sermon. Tyler Perry out here giving his kid lessons in humility while other celebrity kids are dropping six figures on a birthday bash with rented zoo animals.

Spoiled Kids? Not in Perry’s House.

One thing’s clear: Tyler has zero tolerance for spoiled rich-kid behavior.

“He’s not going to be one of those ridiculous spoiled rich kids. I can’t stand that.”

You ever hear something that made you want to clap like you were at a cookout? Because this is it. Tyler’s keeping his son grounded in a world that’s gone full Kardashian. And yes, this man could absolutely spoil Aman rotten if he wanted to—but that’s not the Perry way.

Tyler’s Not Hiding His Money—He’s Just Not Handing It Over

Look, Tyler’s not pretending he’s broke. He’s just parenting like someone who’s been through it.

He grew up tough. He earned every dollar. So when it comes to his kid? He wants him to feel the weight of effort. Not the softness of endless handouts.

Books and LEGOs aren’t punishment — they’re intentional. They build imagination. Teach focus. Make you work for something. (And hey, they hurt like hell when you step on them, so that’s a bonus character-building lesson.)

Let’s Be Real: This Kind of Parenting Takes Guts

Tyler’s style ain’t flashy. It’s not “Instagram Dad of the Year.” But it’s real. And it stands out in a world full of 10-year-olds with diamond chains and personal stylists.

Keeping a child humble when your face is on movie posters and your house has its own ZIP code? That takes discipline. That takes vision. That takes choosing to be a dad first, and a mogul second.

And that’s exactly what Tyler’s doing.

What About Aman’s Mom?

Tyler shares Aman with Gelila Bekele, a stunning model, filmmaker, and activist who clearly shares the same grounded parenting vibes. The two split in 2020 but continue to co-parent like champs.

No drama. No tabloids. Just two parents raising a good kid with values. They’re the anti-Hollywood coparenting duo, and honestly, we need a masterclass.

Why This Story Actually Matters

Look, we all love a good celebrity gossip moment. But this isn’t that. This is something better.

This is a man who made it out of the mud, built an empire, and instead of handing his son the keys, he said: “You gotta build your own.”

And it hits different coming from Tyler Perry. A Black man in power who refuses to forget the lessons that got him there. Who refuses to let success raise his child for him. Who refuses to let fame become a parenting shortcut.

The Real Flex? Raising a Good Human

Forget the cars. Forget the jets. Tyler’s real flex is not letting his son become one of “those kids.” The kind who grow up in mansions and still manage to throw tantrums on TikTok.

Instead, Aman’s over here building LEGO castles and probably reading Percy Jackson, wondering why he’s not sitting in first class.

And you know what? That kid’s gonna grow up solid.

Final Thoughts: Tyler Perry, Certified Dad Goals

At the end of the day, Tyler Perry’s parenting philosophy is simple:

Earn your life. Respect your privileges. Stay humble.

And if more billionaires followed suit, maybe we’d have fewer bratty trust fund TikTokers and more grounded, thoughtful humans like Aman’s shaping up to be.

So shoutout to Tyler Perry — not just for the shows, not just for the empire, but for being the kind of dad who makes us wanna raise our own kids with a little less flash and a whole lot more heart.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go buy some LEGOs and rethink my Christmas shopping list.

PS: Can we get a sitcom called Dad Billionaire starring Tyler Perry as himself trying to raise a normal kid in a world full of rich chaos? ‘Cause I’d watch the hell out of that.