New Memoir Says Tyler Perry Dealt With Drug Dealers & More to Succeed

Touch 1 Media LLC has announced the release of former radio executive Melvin Childs’ memoir, Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry, the Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America (And What It Really Took to Get Him There). According to the description, in this memoir, Melvin Childs shares the untold story of his relationship with Tyler Perry and how trust and betrayal, success and failure, took place in their friendship. Childs wants people to know the truth about Tyler Perry. How did a homeless man put together six shows at one of the hottest venues in Atlanta and, shortly thereafter, embark upon a nationwide tour? According to Childs,

“risky deals with drug dealers; couriers carrying large bags of cash across the country; backstabbing and double-dealing with corrupt promoters; and everything else that occurred as Tyler struggled to make his mark.”

Childs also shares his personal account of what it was like working with Perry prior to fame. From the description, it doesn’t appear to be a predictable “Tell All” book, but who knows. Click here for more dets. [PR Newswire]