From exclusive deals to thriving business empires, here are the highest-paid Black entertainers with combined earnings of $1.1 billion

Tyler Perry

Earned: $165m

The director, actor, producer, and writer is known for his ‘Madea’ franchise and is among the few billionaires in the entertainment industry. Perry began his career in the 1990s with live theater performances before his transition to film and television. He is the Founder of Tyler Perry Studios.