Tyler Perry: “President Obama Helped Me Kick Drinking Habit”

Tyler Perry recently admitted he became heavily dependent on alcohol when his mother died four months ago and had some presidential help in kicking the habit.

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In a recent sit down with Essence, the “Madea’s Witness Protection” director spoke candidly about how he used drink to ease the pain until a visit from President Barack Obama helped him face up to his problem.

“I’m doing a lot better now since I stopped drinking about four months ago when my mother died,” Tyler told the magazine.