In the episode, Van takes Lottie to accompany her to a TV studio run by a private and mysterious person known as “Mr. Chocolate” (who is played by Glover). When Mr. Chocolate takes an interest in using Lottie for more productions, Van sets out to prevent her daughter from being exploited.

[…]

Critics and viewers analyzed the episode’s parody of Tyler Perry, who served as the basis for Mr. Chocolate.

Wiki