He took to Instagram on Wednesday, breaking down over his custody battle in a public show of emotion.
And Tyrese Gibson has now spoken out about his impassioned video, defending his erratic behaviour as that of a ‘desperate father fighting for his child’, and explaining his anger over comments made about Fast & Furious co-star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
This comes after the model-turned-actor, 38, vented on social media about a number of ongoing issues in his personal life, crying as he made an appeal to see his 10-year-old daughter Shayla and threatening to withdraw from the Fast & Furious 9 if The Rock remains involved.
Speaking out over reports his friends ‘are worried about his erratic behaviour’, Tyrese defended his actions, opening up about his frustration over the court battle with his ex wife Norma Gibson.
Denying allegations he physically abused his daughter, the Baby Boy actor claimed that his ex was ‘making up the story’, telling TMZ his behaviour is ‘that of a desperate father who has been bled dry by an angry ex-wife.’
And addressing the comments he made about the Rock, the father claimed his former co-star was delaying production on the ninth installment of the franchise by a year, as he is currently filming a Fast & Furious spin-off.
The delay is further aggravating his financial woes, made worse by his legal bills amid claims Tyrese has been made ‘virtually unemployable’ following his ex’s claims.
His words come after the actor posted a video Wednesday, in which he made an emotional appeal to retain some custody of his daughter, as his ex-wife Norma Gibson seeks a restraining order against him and full custody of their child.
‘Don’t take my baby please, don’t take my baby,’ he said through tears. ‘This is all I got, this is all I got, this is all I got. Don’t take my baby, OK?
‘I’ve been away from my baby for two months. I just want my baby and no one’s listening because no one is in the court room.’
The Los Angeles native continued on about the legal fees he’s racked up in the custody battle, saying, ‘I’m at $13,000 a month, what more do you want from me?’ (DM)
And not mincing his words, he voices his disappointment over the alleged lack of support from some of his well-heeled ‘millionaire’ and billionaire’ friends asking, ‘I’ve been there for you, why aren’t you there for me?’
Tyrese also noted the custody battle – which has included accusations of child abuse against him – has left him hurting professionally, as he said, ‘Nobody wants to hire me, Norma! Congratulations!’.
A source close to his ex wife told the New York Post that ‘The video speaks for itself,’ adding, ‘He is nuts.’
