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entertainment2 years ago

"Comedy Clash: Katt Williams' Accusations Spark Responses from Kevin Hart and Peers"

Comedian Katt Williams has reignited a feud with Steve Harvey, accusing him of not having the talent to be a movie star and alleging joke theft from Mark Curry. Williams criticized Harvey's attempt to transition into film and claimed Harvey copied Curry's sitcom "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" for his own show. The dispute between Williams and Harvey dates back to 2008, and Curry has also previously accused Harvey of using his material without permission. Representatives for Harvey and Curry have yet to respond to the allegations.

via Business Insider|
##comedyfeud#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Comedy Clash: Katt Williams Accuses Cedric and Hart, Exchanges Barbs with Blackson"

Katt Williams accused Cedric The Entertainer of stealing one of his jokes during an appearance on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast. Williams claims the joke was taken from his 1992 "ComicView" performance and used by Cedric in "The Original Kings of Comedy." Cedric has denied the allegations, calling them "ridiculous" and "some internet shit." The dispute has reignited after Cedric's denial in 2022, with Williams insisting on the theft and mentioning an apology from Cedric and Steve Harvey. The controversy has also led to Williams criticizing other comedians, while Kevin Hart responded to Williams' comments by promoting his new film and addressing Williams' anger.

via HuffPost|
##cedrictheentertainer#clubshayshay
entertainment2 years ago

"Katt Williams Confronts Comedy Controversies with Cedric the Entertainer and Rickey Smiley"

Katt Williams accused Cedric the Entertainer of stealing his "best joke" and using it in the "Kings of Comedy," an allegation Cedric has denied, calling it "internet shit." Williams claimed the joke was well-known from his appearances on BET's ComicView and that Cedric had previously apologized for taking his material. The dispute resurfaced on Shannon Sharpe's Club Shay Shay podcast, where Williams also criticized Steve Harvey's claim of being homeless. Cedric responded to the allegations on Instagram, defending his career and dismissing Williams' "tough talk."

via Entertainment Weekly News|
##cedrictheentertainer#clubshayshay
entertainment2 years ago

"Katt Williams Confronts Comedy Peers Over Joke Theft and Scripted Scenes"

Katt Williams accused Cedric the Entertainer of stealing his joke, a claim Cedric has denied. Williams detailed the alleged theft on the Club Shay Shay podcast, stating that Cedric saw him perform the joke in 1998 and later used it verbatim in his own act. Cedric responded by defending his career and contributions to the industry, dismissing Williams' claims as "revisionist history." Williams also suggested that Cedric, along with Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley, work together to exclude certain comedians from the industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
##cedrictheentertainer#clubshayshaypodcast