In 2023, "Boondocks" producer Carl Jones discussed an integral "Boondocks" episode centered around the story of Jimmy Rebel. The controversial episode, featuring possibly politically inappropriate content, only aired once and never saw the light of day again. A narrative was shared about Winston Jerome, a character seen as a representational proxy for Tyler Perry, causing a furor among directors and executives. According to Jones, Tyler Perry was far from pleased with the interpretation. However, the animosity wasn't personal, and he expressed admiration of Perry's accomplishments. Guesses were made about potential insider leaks in Perry's crew, particularly given the realistic portrayal of his business operations within the TV show. Tyler Perry was recent sued by a male actor claiming assault and harassment.