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On August 27, 2011, at a standup performance in Phoenix, Arizona, Katt Williams arguably crossed the line of decency when he got into an argument with a member of the studio audience Once he found out that the offending audience member was of Mexican descent, he started insulting Mexico and Mexicans, arguing (in a combative manner) that the country should have fought to maintain California and that U.S. citizens of Mexican descent should "get back over there" if they are more patriotic to Mexico than the USA, and then chanted "USA." He then went on to say, that he has love for his Mexican American homies and seemed to win the crowd over. The member of the studio audience was later ejected from the venue by security staff for defending himself from the Verbal attacks. |
On August 27, 2011, at a standup performance in Phoenix, Arizona, Katt Williams arguably crossed the line of decency when he got into an argument with a member of the studio audience Once he found out that the offending audience member was of Mexican descent, he started insulting Mexico and Mexicans, arguing (in a combative manner) that the country should have fought to maintain California and that U.S. citizens of Mexican descent should "get back over there" if they are more patriotic to Mexico than the USA, and then chanted "USA." He then went on to say, that he has love for his Mexican American homies and seemed to win the crowd over. The member of the studio audience was later ejected from the venue by security staff for defending himself from the Verbal attacks. |
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Katt Williams apologizes for rant directed at Mexicans: |
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(CNN) -- Comedian Katt Williams has apologized for a rant he directed at Mexicans during a show in Phoenix over the weekend. "My remarks were not meant to be offensive," Williams said. "I want to apologize if my comedy act was taken out of context." |
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"I sincerely appreciate my fans within the Mexican community and would never intentionally go out of my way to offend them," he added. |
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The rant, more than seven minutes long, was delivered during a performance Saturday and has drawn criticism from several corners. |
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At the show, Williams singled out a man seated near the stage and asked him if he was Mexican. |
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"It appears to me y'all like it over here a lot," Williams then said. |
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He then launched into his tirade. |
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"Do you remember when white people used to say 'Go back to Africa,' and we'd have to tell them we don't want to? So if you love Mexico, (expletive), get the (expletive) over there!" Williams said to the man. |
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As the rant turned into a back-and-forth profanity-laced argument with the man, Williams exclaimed, "We were slaves (expletive). You just work like that as landscapers." |
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Several times during outburst, Williams sang parts of the national anthem. |
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Williams began his career as a stand-up comic. His 2006 HBO special "Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Pt.1" raised his profile. His often raunchy style has drawn comparisons to comedy legend Richard Pryor. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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| Katt Williams | |
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| Birth name | Micah S. Katt Williams[1] |
| Born | September 2, 1971 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Medium | Stand-up, Television, Film, Music |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Genres | Black comedy, Blue comedy, Satire, Observational comedy, Physical comedy |
| Subject(s) | African-American culture, Race relations, Racism, Recreational drug use, Human sexualityLife |
| Notable works and roles | Various in Wild 'n Out Bobby Shaw in My Wife and Kids Money Mike in Friday After Next It's Pimpin' Pimpin' |
| Website | http://www.kattwilliams.com/ |
Micah S. Katt Williams[1] (born September 2, 1971)[2] is a U.S. comedian, rapper, and actor. He is best known for his role as Money Mike in Friday After Next. He is also known for his stint on Nick Cannon’s MTV improv show, Wild 'n Out, and for playing the fictional character Bobby Shaw on the program My Wife and Kids.
Early life
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Williams was born September 2, 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Dayton, the son of a former member of the Black Panther Party. He attended Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School but was asked to leave and then attended Colonel White High School. On the Howard Stern Show, he stated that after he left Ohio, at the age of 13, he was homeless for four years in Coconut Grove, Miami, where he lived in a park. He sold magazines and books door-to-door and robbed cars for radios.
As a means to get into a nightclub while underage, he noticed that they weren’t checking ID’s in the line for comics and proceeded to enter the club through that entrance. He was called on stage where he did a five-minute improv to an enthusiastic crowd. “I was so nervous but everyone laughed and thought I was funny. After that, I was opened up to the wonderful world of comedy... Improv is where a comic really gets to shine, if he is good. That’s as close as a comedian can get to the playoffs."
Career
Williams started being a comedian in his neighborhood, Avondale, most notably appearing on BET's Comic View. He has also played supporting characters in movies such as First Sunday and Norbit, but is probably more widely recognized for his character Money Mike in the movie Friday After Next. He has also used the Money Mike stage name when rapping for songs by such artists as Baby Bash, The Game, and Suga Free.
Williams has provided numerous skits and video appearances for artists such as Nick Cannon, DJ Drama, E-40, The Game, Lyfe Jennings, Lil Jon, Lil’ Kim, Lil' Scrappy, Ludacris, Outkast, T.I., Cyrano Williams, Oprah Winfrey, and others. He was a cast member on Wild 'n Out for several seasons; he voices "A Pimp Named Slickback" on the Adult Swim's The Boondocks; he plays himself as an onstage comedian in Grand Theft Auto IV; and Williams has appeared in several episodes of My Wife and Kids as character Bobby Shaw.
Anti-Mexican rant
On August 27, 2011, at a standup performance in Phoenix, Arizona, Katt Williams arguably crossed the line of decency when he got into an argument with a member of the studio audience Once he found out that the offending audience member was of Mexican descent, he started insulting Mexico and Mexicans, arguing (in a combative manner) that the country should have fought to maintain California and that U.S. citizens of Mexican descent should "get back over there" if they are more patriotic to Mexico than the USA, and then chanted "USA." He then went on to say, that he has love for his Mexican American homies and seemed to win the crowd over. The member of the studio audience was later ejected from the venue by security staff for defending himself from the Verbal attacks.
Katt Williams apologizes for rant directed at Mexicans:
(CNN) -- Comedian Katt Williams has apologized for a rant he directed at Mexicans during a show in Phoenix over the weekend. "My remarks were not meant to be offensive," Williams said. "I want to apologize if my comedy act was taken out of context."
"I sincerely appreciate my fans within the Mexican community and would never intentionally go out of my way to offend them," he added.
The rant, more than seven minutes long, was delivered during a performance Saturday and has drawn criticism from several corners.
At the show, Williams singled out a man seated near the stage and asked him if he was Mexican.
"It appears to me y'all like it over here a lot," Williams then said.
He then launched into his tirade.
"Do you remember when white people used to say 'Go back to Africa,' and we'd have to tell them we don't want to? So if you love Mexico, (expletive), get the (expletive) over there!" Williams said to the man.
As the rant turned into a back-and-forth profanity-laced argument with the man, Williams exclaimed, "We were slaves (expletive). You just work like that as landscapers."
Several times during outburst, Williams sang parts of the national anthem.
Williams began his career as a stand-up comic. His 2006 HBO special "Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Pt.1" raised his profile. His often raunchy style has drawn comparisons to comedy legend Richard Pryor.
Personal life
Williams has 8 children, 7 adopted and 1 from a previous relationship.[3]
Arrests and Accusations
In November 2009, Williams was arrested by police while working on a film in Coweta County, Georgia. He was accused of stealing $3,500 worth of coins and jewelry. Police charged Williams with burglary and criminal trespass.[4]
The following month, Williams was questioned and detained by police again in Coweta County, Georgia after an altercation in a Walmart parking lot. Police issued a warrant to search Williams' semi-truck for evidence, but found nothing. Williams maintains that police destroyed thousands of dollars worth of filming equipment for no reason. A mother and son who were involved in the altercation with Williams were charged with disorderly conduct, but Williams himself was not charged. [4]
Williams maintains his innocence in both cases and said, after being detained, that he has begun to feel he is being persecuted by police.[4]
GTA4
On the video game Grand Theft Auto 4 he is in the video game as a comedian in the Comedy Club and in CNT
Filmography
- Friday After Next (2002)
- Repos (2006) (V)
- Katt Williams: Live: Let a Playa Play (2006)
- Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1 (2006)
- Norbit (2007)
- The Perfect Holiday (2007)
- American Hustle: The Movie (2007)
- Epic Movie (2007)
- Internet Dating (2008)
- First Sunday (2008)
- It's Pimpin' Pimpin' (2008)
- Lonely Street (2009)
- Katt Williams Presents: Katthouse (2009)
- Katt Williams Pimpadelic (2009)
- Katt Williams 9 lives (2010)
- Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
References
- ^ a b 6abc.com: Comedian Katt Williams Sentenced 12/14/06
- ^ Katt Williams on IMDb
- ^ http://www.kattwilliams.com/biography/
- ^ a b c News Report, Video: Katt Williams Speaks
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