Tyrese Gibson Claims His Mom Made Him Act Like He Had ‘Special Needs’ To Get A Welfare Check

Tyrese Gibson shares a difficult time he experienced as a child… revealing a scheme concocted by his mother in order to help with family expenses.

The singer sat down with King Gillie for a new interview, where he confessed his mother, Priscilla Murray Gibsonmade him pretend to have special needs when he was about 8 years old…so they could collect a big Social Security check.

Specifically, the Fast & Furious actor claimed that Priscilla “r*****ed” him in order to get an extra $762 from the government to help his hard-working mother support the family.

Watch the video… Tyrese doesn’t seem too fazed by the ruse, as he laughs as he tells the story… calling the payment “government cheese.”

As Tyrese saw it…the lie was his “first acting role,” with King co-host Gillie Wallonia calling Priscilla Tyrese a “first-time female director.”

Tyrese’s confession has already sparked mixed reactions from fans, who have both criticized and praised the star for the admission. Some have criticized Tyrese for using “the R-word in 2024” — while others have expressed concern about the potential repercussions he could face if he now tells the truth.

Tyrese’s mother passed away in February 2022 after battling COVID-19 and pneumonia. She was in a coma before losing her health battle, with the singer calling her death “the saddest moment of[his]life.”

He continued on Instagram at the time… “As a family we are heartbroken and just can’t believe it… May the Lord Jesus Christ honor your walk with Him and embrace you in heaven.”