Critical reception to ''Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings'' was mixed to positive.
AALBC.com wrote "it's unfortunate that someone being touted as a role model would have so many negative traits, even if it's all just a joke" but that the book was "not intended to be taken at face value".
Publishers Weekly called the book "a surprisingly fresh compilation of homespun advice".
AudioFile positively reviewed the audiobook, saying that Tyler "makes the most of this audio form, and his own heartfelt epilogue gives a glimpse into the creative spirit who brings us Madea".
Booklist wrote that "tucked into all the silliness that is part of the character is some sound advice on life". ==References==