New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Explosive Texts Reveal Desperate Requests Before Lawsuit

Alleged text messages obtained by TMZ show Mario Rodriguez, the actor suing Tyler Perry for $77 million in sexual battery damages, begging the mogul for financial help months before filing his complaint. The exchanges, dated August 31, 2025, depict Rodriguez citing health fears from dental issues and lack of insurance, pleading, "I know I promised not to ask you for anything. but I'm scared."

Perry's attorney, Alex Spiro, dismissed the suit as a "77 million dollar money grab scam," highlighting the contradiction between Rodriguez's prior affection and current accusations. Rodriguez starred as a zombie in Perry's 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, claiming in h...