- Dave Chappelle addresses Katt Williams’ controversial interview, criticizing his remarks and expressing support for Katt while highlighting the pain caused by hurtful behavior.
- Katt Williams called out various Black comedians in the interview, receiving a strong reaction from the comedy community, prompting Chappelle to comment on the lack of criticism towards white comedians and urging Katt to stop making negative comments about fellow Black artists.
- Chappelle acknowledges some truth in Katt’s statements but criticizes the way they were delivered, emphasizing the need for unity among comedians and echoing disappointment expressed by other comedians like Kevin Hart. Marlon Wayans also discussed the interview and defended the inclusion of different types of humor.
Additional Coverage:
- Dave Chappelle Calls Out Katt Williams Over Controversial Interview: ‘He Didn’t Say Anything About These White Boys’ (newsbreak.com)
Dave Chappelle has addressed Katt Williams’ controversial interview where he called out several Black comedians. During a performance at the Hollywood Improv, Chappelle mentioned the interview and criticized Katt for his remarks. He also referenced a comment made by Marlon Wayans about the interview, disagreeing with the notion that Katt’s actions were good for comedy. Chappelle expressed his support for Katt but explained why he took issue with the interview, highlighting the pain caused by hurtful behavior.
In the interview, Katt called out various comics, including Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, and Steve Harvey, among others. The interview received a significant reaction from the comedy community. Chappelle commented on the lack of criticism directed at white comedians and urged Katt to stop making negative comments about fellow Black artists.
Although Chappelle acknowledged that some of Katt’s statements were true, he criticized the way in which they were delivered. He questioned why one artist should sabotage another’s career and emphasized the need for unity among comedians. Chappelle’s response echoes other comedians, such as Kevin Hart, who expressed disappointment with Katt’s comments.
Marlon Wayans also briefly discussed Katt’s interview while addressing backlash he faced for his role in “White Chicks.” Wayans defended the inclusion of different types of humor and urged the embrace of comedy in all its forms. He acknowledged Katt’s talent and humor, choosing not to take negative comments personally.