VILLAIN OR SILENT HERO? DISCOVER THE FACTS ABOUT KATT WILLIAMS IN THE COMEDY
When the spotlight went out and the laughter of the audience gradually subsided, that’s when the real stories of Hollywood began to unfold.
Over the years, Katt Williams, a comedian with a small body but possessing a disproportionately strong voice and personality, has become the most controversial figure in the American comedy industry.
But is he the disruptor that many people think, or is he actually trying to expose the dark truth of the industry?
It all started with Williams’ “blockbuster” interview with Shannon Sharpe on the program “Club Shay”.
In this interview, Williams did not hesitate to “tear down the velvet veil” to cover up the never-before-told stories of top comedy stars such as Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer and Ricky Smiley.
“This man (Steve Harvey) stopped doing comedy because he lost a contest with me in front of 10,000 people in Detroit,” Williams revealed, leaving listeners in a state of shock.
According to Katt Williams and reportedly confirmed by veteran actor Samuel L. Jackson, Steve Harvey seems to have a complicated relationship with Williams. At the 2017 “Def Comedy Jam 25” event, when Dave Chappelle praised Williams, Harvey’s expression changed markedly, expressing discomfort. Not only that, but Harvey also tried to turn his attention from Williams to himself by interrupting:
“I’m terribly worried… Will Katt Williams appear?”
But why was Harvey so afraid of Williams? The answer may lie in the 2008 “Championship of Comedy” contest, where Williams “completely destroyed” Harvey on stage. Williams also revealed that Harvey had to wear a wig for years to hide his bald head – a secret that was later proven when Harvey finally appeared with a shaved head.
Not only Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer was also accused by Williams of blatantly stealing his most famous comedy skit in 1998. According to Williams, Cedric watched him perform the skit at The Comedy Store, even congratulating and praising him behind the scenes, only to later use the skit itself in “Kings of Comedy” without any recognition.
“This is not a random skit. This is my best skit, my last skit, my final skit,” Williams affirmed.
This accusation became more serious when Mark Curry, another veteran comedian, also publicly accused Harvey of plagiarizing his Halloween skit. Comparison videos later surfaced on social media, showing the striking similarities between Curry’s skit and Harvey’s performance on “Little Big Shots.”
One of Williams’ most shocking allegations is that Steve Harvey, Cedric, and Ricky Smiley conspired against the late comedian Bernie Mac. According to Williams, they tried to push Bernie down to the opening position in “Kings of Comedy”, but Bernie’s performance was so brilliant that the producers had to take him to the last place in the film.
The accusation initially seemed too hard to believe, until DJ Ed Lover, a close friend of Bernie Mac, confirmed that Bernie had shared with him exactly Harvey’s underground actions.
“The things that Katt Williams said about Steve Harvey calling trying to win Bernie’s role in ‘Ocean’s 11’ … Bernie told me from his own mouth,” Ed Lover revealed.
The most interesting thing about this story is the power that Katt Williams seems to hold in the comedy industry. According to Williams himself, he included in his contract a clause that he would not work with Ricky Smiley again unless Smiley wore a dress in his next role.
“He’s so arrogant that I put in my contract that I’m not going to work with Ricky Smiley anymore unless he’s wearing a dress,” Williams revealed. And coincidentally, Smiley’s next role in the movie “First Sunday” was a female character named Bernice Jenkins.
Although Smiley has denied this allegation, saying that wearing a dress is his own decision and that it is a tradition in comedy, many fans still believe in Williams’ underground power in the industry.
In an industry known for hiding the truth and protecting images, why would Katt Williams dare to publicly expose such dark secrets?
The answer probably lies in Williams’ own words: “Do you know what the number one job of a person who sold souls in Hollywood is? It’s pretending that it never happened.”
Williams, as an outsider who doesn’t belong to the privileged “club” in the comedy industry, seems to have decided to be a voice for those hurt by the system, including the late Bernie Mac.
As the accusations and rebuttals continue to be made, the public is still confused as to who is telling the truth. One thing is for sure: this story has changed the way many people view the entertainment industry, especially the comedy industry.
Williams, though he may not be a “saint” in the industry, dared to do what many people don’t dare to do: expose unpleasant truths about how Hollywood works.
While waiting for a response from Harvey, Cedric and Smiley, the audience is watching both sides more carefully. Is Williams a lone rebel or a silent hero fighting for justice in an industry rife with intrigue and power struggles?
Only time will tell.
This article is based on public allegations and statements. All parties involved have the right to be presumed innocent until there is authentic evidence. The newsroom does not confirm the accuracy of all the allegations mentioned in the article.