RUMOR CONTROL: "Parent 'Hood" Star Tyrone Burton Cuffed, But WASN'T Bootlegging DVDs

Feb 03 | by Natasha

Remember that late 90's sitcom "Parent 'Hood" with "Zaria," "Michael," "CeCe," and Robert Townsend's character? Remember "T.K.", government name Tyrone Burton? Well news and pics broke tonight of him getting handcuffed in L.A. due to him allegedly bootlegging DVDs on he street.

But that's not the real story. Read on for the juice...

Sources reported tonight that Tyrone was cuffed by LAPD this afternoon on suspicion of selling bootlegged DVDs. But police couldn't find evidence of him breaking the law, so he was let go.

But YBF has learned that the incident happened yesterday afternoon--not today. And not only was Tyrone not bootlegging DVDs, he was actually out on the streets selling his own DVD called Promise. A photographer named Kat, who snapped the pics, said that once LAPD figured out he was selling his own ish, they immediately let him go.

No harm, no foul. Props on his hustle. But damn, homie who's made it in the industry over 10 years is out on the streets selling his own DVDs now? Just feel like an agent or street team or somebody should be pitching in for this duty. He is kinda looking like one of those dudes who walks up in the beauty shop shop on Saturday hawking the bootlegged movies that just came out on Friday. Just sayin'....

Photos via INF

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i hate to see a man in

i hate to see a man in handcuff break my heart and saddend my spirts

by Anonymous
11:26 pm - Feb 9, '11

I saw him a few months ago in

I saw him a few months ago in South Central LA at the Arco gas station on 45th and Central. He was with some dude in a lexus truck. He tried to sell me that same DVD. As soon as I saw him, I knew he was TK and was thinking what the hell is he doing over here? He knew that I knew who he was. But anyway, I didnt have any cash on me, so I couldnt support him. Love his hustle though!

by hi
7:25 pm - Feb 5, '11

Dang, I feel bad for him.

Dang, I feel bad for him. Yeah, seriously, his agents should be doing this. I actually saw him in a commercial not too long ago. I really hope things picks up for him.

by thisizkim
4:45 am - Feb 5, '11

OMG!! Look at him..."I am

OMG!! Look at him..."I am being wrongfully arrested" is written all over his face. And YES he does look like a dried up tear is coming down his face. Black man gotta get it from the police and then his own people too!!! Come on now. I respect this dude's hustle. You can take him out of the hood, but you can't take the hood out of him.. He's from round the way.....and believe it was not easy being a black man growing up in the Bean. I don't believe I'd be too off to say that acting may have spared him from being another statisitc. God has blessed him and I hope that he and his family will be blessed, God blesses humble beginnings!! Support the brother.

by Anonymous
2:09 am - Feb 5, '11

I read all about this

I read all about this yesterday and the story was always that he was selling his own DVD of a play he directed and produced and that blogger even posted information where you can purchase a copy to support that brother who is trying to earn an honest income. So, not sure which blog sites got their story wrong. (side-eye)

by Anonymous
8:06 pm - Feb 4, '11

I've been a YBF fan since

I've been a YBF fan since 2005 & I really you used to be fond of Natasha, but know her attitude & "slick" commentary are really starting to get on my nerves. I keep coming back because of my loyalty to YBF, but now that it's obvious she has the same stories (sometimes even later) than other sites, I'll take my "hits" elsewhere. As for "T.K.", you have to do what you have to do to eat! Stay Blessed! Not everyone can afford a street team Natasha!! Maybe that's why he's out hustling myself. You're becoming as blond as the some of the people you write posts about:(

by Anonymous
7:16 pm - Feb 4, '11

Why do the cops arrest first

Why do the cops arrest first and ask questions later?

by Let's Be Real
6:51 pm - Feb 4, '11

Best of luck to him for real!

Best of luck to him for real! He is still sticking with his dreams. Bless up, love!

by Anonymous
4:41 pm - Feb 4, '11

At leat he is not selling

At leat he is not selling drugs nor packing, hey a man gotta survive.Best of luck to him ...... Blessings and peace

by Anonymous
3:59 pm - Feb 4, '11

DANG THAT'S CRAZY.

by Ambrielle
1:45 pm - Feb 4, '11

In legalspeak isn't hearsay

In legalspeak isn't hearsay gossip, and gossip hearsay? Both are inadmissible in court by the way. :) Give the brutha the benefit of the doubt...judge not lest ye be judged..now..isn't Natasha a lawyer? Give 'em a contact..hookup..sumthin'.

by Miss Sinsai
1:36 pm - Feb 4, '11

ahhh TK! i remember him and

ahhh TK! i remember him and my heart used to melt when i saw him! he's so handsome! i am VERY glad that he is doing this vs something idiotic but it hurts nonetheless to see it! and i think we should be uplifting this brotha and buy his stuff...hopefully its good! at least he is saving money by doing the work himself. a closed mouth does not get fed, so he is doing what he has to do! good luck TK. i hope u get picked up by a Tyler Perry film at the least. he always got good lookn brothas in his movies...

by myMAMAsaid
1:34 pm - Feb 4, '11

I can't knock his hustle at

I can't knock his hustle at all. He's not doing anything illegal and he's creating his own opportunities.

by Jessica
1:23 pm - Feb 4, '11

Terrible. I am tired of black

Terrible. I am tired of black people struggling. When does it end? I feel bad for black me especially,the worle will always be against them. I think that's why so many are gay these days because they may think its eaiser to be queer. Gay people are getting a lot of doors opened for them.

by nypost
12:36 pm - Feb 4, '11

Terrible. I am tired of black

by nypost
12:36 pm - Feb 4, '11

Terrible. I am tired of black

by nypost
12:35 pm - Feb 4, '11

Terrible. I am tired of black

by nypost
12:35 pm - Feb 4, '11

WHy the shade? A Black man in

WHy the shade? A Black man in the industry for over 10 yrs. means nothing. How many great actors are out there struggling to get roles? He is doing things legally and hopefully, he catches the break he needs and deserves, because I remember him being very attractive and talented. I'd rather he hustle DVD's of his own, then hustling drugs, doing drugs or killing people.

by Tiff
11:46 am - Feb 4, '11

I agree!

by Anonymous
12:04 pm - Feb 4, '11

Is this nigga crying?

by Anonymous
11:39 am - Feb 4, '11

So Natasha you taking some

So Natasha you taking some kind of sideline pleasure out this man's hardtimes? Wow, how soon we forget where God has brought us from. smh... Brotha keep on doing your thing. I hope Tyler Perry does see this and offer him an opportunity.

by zora
11:27 am - Feb 4, '11

Hey, it's hard out here for

Hey, it's hard out here for ALL. He isn't harming anyone so...if selling his own dvds on the streets, let him. Maybe he can't afford an agent, let alone a whole team.

by Sincerely
11:26 am - Feb 4, '11

I respect him for trying to

I respect him for trying to make it happen- legally. Tyler Perry slept in his car and hustled to get his plays on the smallest of stages. I will look down on no one that is fighting for their dreams.

by g
11:16 am - Feb 4, '11

Poor TK.... I guess when

Poor TK.... I guess when acting failed he didn't have another skill to fall back on...... that's the lesson of the day folks !!!

by Harlembrown
11:11 am - Feb 4, '11

Maybe Tyler Perry will give

Maybe Tyler Perry will give him a job.

by Anonymous
11:05 am - Feb 4, '11

He is still youthful and

He is still youthful and handsome. All he needs is an agent and an opportunity. He was a good actor then. I wish him well...

by talltales
11:05 am - Feb 4, '11

At least he's trying Natasha,

At least he's trying Natasha, it can easily be u...Trust

by Anonymous
10:30 am - Feb 4, '11

Damn...thats sad to

Damn...thats sad to hear...atleast YBF probably gave him a little boost just now...and atleast they didn't beat him like every other black brother... Ladies Here’s One LITTLE Thing to Consider Before You Stop Dating Black Men http://t.co/ZA1tDk3 <--Must See Ladies Here’s One LITTLE Thing to Consider Before You Stop Dating Black Men http://t.co/ZA1tDk3 <- Must See

by Diary of a Young Black Asshole
10:25 am - Feb 4, '11

According to IMDB, homeboy

According to IMDB, homeboy has not worked since 2009 and the Parent-Hood only lasted for two season in the late 90's. Whatever money he made is long gone. I can't clown him. He is on hard times.

by Pretty Page
10:15 am - Feb 4, '11

Hope is little bit of

Hope is little bit of publicity gets him a distribution deal for his movie.

by Pretty Page
10:09 am - Feb 4, '11

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“Mocha & Milk” is a perfect match like “black & white” people ~~~Bla c k'w h it e'F li rts. C” 0- M~~~ The most successful interra cial /// da t ing c lub. If you are still waiting for your swee t “milk” or “mocha”, don’t hesitate to check it !! Don’t let your babies wait too lon g for you !!

by hdth
9:59 am - Feb 4, '11

Damn, first you give the dude

Damn, first you give the dude a look on your blog, throwing some (much needed) attention his way - good lookin' out YBF on reporting the WHOLE story (for once)!! BUT THEN you throw shade by making condescending comments about him having an agent or street team (BOTH OF WHICH COST MONEY!) hustling HIS shit! Like "damn homey, in high school you was the man homey... now you ain't got no street team or agent..." I just don't think that little jab was necessary. I'd like to know what is wrong with him (or any CEO, boss, actor, etc) getting on the front lines and putting in some of the grunt work? Builds character, I say. Further, maybe he's a member of the "team of ME" club and is not content to sit back and leave his ability to make a living in someone else's hands. Either way, I commend him! Get your hustle on and take your destiny in your OWN hands! It's cold as fuck outside EVERYWHERE (lol!), ninjas ain't trying to go outside, let alone stand on a corner and sell some DVD's! Build black folks up, just to tear them down. Is this what passes for YBF nowadays?

by Anonymous
9:12 am - Feb 4, '11

Definitely don't knock the

Definitely don't knock the hustle. There was a story in huffingtonpost about a dude selling his own animation dvd on nyc subways. He sold them for a dollar each and made 40K. So definitely don't knock it. Bless him.

by Anoni
8:17 am - Feb 4, '11

Definitely don't knock the

by Anoni
8:16 am - Feb 4, '11

Wow! I remember him in Parent

Wow! I remember him in Parent Hood. I must say I admire that he's hustling the honest way. Jay Z had to do it and so does a lot of other artists. Do your thang T.K.

by Lovely
7:53 am - Feb 4, '11

At least he's selling his own

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by Me
7:45 am - Feb 4, '11

God bless him and his

God bless him and his endeavors!

by frankie
6:55 am - Feb 4, '11

God bless him and his

God bless him and his endeavors!

by frankie
6:55 am - Feb 4, '11

Natasha, there was no need to

Natasha, there was no need to take side jabs at this man. 10 years ago alot of people were flourishing that are not now, not just in Hollywood. You need to be careful how you stand in the corner, pointing and shaking your head at someone else's plight. This can easily become you.

by AKAtude
6:44 am - Feb 4, '11

YES! smh

YES! *smh*

by Anonymous
11:56 am - Feb 4, '11

The pencil moustache is

The pencil moustache is killing me softly though, lol.

by NikNak
5:49 am - Feb 4, '11

Man is good, I like his show

Man is good, I like his show and no need to make this highlight this kind if accident... But its ok natasha... How To Make a Guy Fall In Love With You

by keira osborn
3:25 am - Feb 4, '11

Man. Holloywood sure is a

Man. Holloywood sure is a tough gig to maintain. When it is good it is great. When it is bad.....well.

by Bronze Duchess
2:48 am - Feb 4, '11

God bless him, he's making

God bless him, he's making money legally.

by Holly
2:08 am - Feb 4, '11

Him be sexy

by Coldplayer
1:34 am - Feb 4, '11

He was sexy on Parenthood! I

He was sexy on Parenthood! I used to love that show.

by LouLou
12:33 am - Feb 4, '11

He is STILL fine. I brought

He is STILL fine. I brought one just because of his sexiness not even knowing who he was. My God in the Highest

by Anonymous
12:51 am - Feb 4, '11

I support anyoe thats trying

I support anyoe thats trying to make a living the honest way... So I dont see any problem with him selling his own videos & you trying to clown on him is completely foolish and un called for.

by REALLY REALLY
12:28 am - Feb 4, '11

Instead of hating so much

Instead of hating so much Natasha, you need to do something with the damn white chick with that cucumber in her mouth on the right side of my computer. I can't.

by Lovely
12:20 am - Feb 4, '11

OMG THANK YOU!!! I hate

OMG THANK YOU!!! I hate coming to this site sometimes b/c those dumb @ss ad's that nobody ever clicks on are on the side! I actually wrote Natasha one day and asked her about them and can she please take them down. She wrote back and let me know that some of them are actually good except for that "want a bigger booty" and to click on them. I understand it takes money to make this site but still , does she even preview the ad's before they go up??