In the time since, Harvey's miraculously done a career 180 and turned himself into a world renowned "He's Just Not Into You" relationship expert, thanks to a tremendously successful ghost written book by you-know-who. Dude's got himself some better suits, and a Today Show gig.
Williams, uh, not so much.
The day after comedian Katt Williams was arrested for burglary and criminal trespassing in Georgia following an alleged home invasion, details about the incident continue to trickle out.I don't know where to start here, other than to say Williams gives the unholy trinity of James Brown, Ms. "Lick My Neck, My Back" Khia, and George Clinton a run for Grizzliest Negro Mugshot Of All Time. Jeepers, Katt, I guess it's hard to get that perm did when the money's runnin' low.
Williams was said to have a crowbar when he entered a home in Newnan, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, according to local police cited in an Associated Press story. He allegedly stole $3,555 in jewelry and collect able coins. The victim, identified in a police report as Daniel Broach, called police around 9 p.m. to report the break-in.
The 38-year-old Williams remained jailed Monday (November 9) in suburban Atlanta after a Coweta County judge set bond at more than $41,000 during a court hearing.
The comedian's lawyer, William Briggs, told TMZ his client had been staying for three weeks with "full permission" on the property of producer Barry Hankerson while filming a movie. Briggs said that Williams was involved in a dispute with one of Hankerson's employees, who fabricated the incident.
In a recording of a 911 call obtained by TMZ, the caller says Williams wouldn't let him leave and "threatened to beat me up." The caller also said he wasn't sure if Williams had a weapon.
Williams was admitted to a psych ward in South Carolina last November and was arrested on gun charges in New York before performing hours later at Carnegie Hall. Prosecutors later dropped the charges after encountering problems proving their case. The comedian also skipped his scheduled hosting duties at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards and an appearance on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien."
Note To Self: Keep hair did, especially prior to committing a B&E.
All jokes aside, it's clear that Williams is suffering from some mental and/or substance abuse problems. Let's keep the brother in our prayers.
Question: What is it about the world of standup comedy that makes so many people (Pryor, Chappelle, Murphy, Lawrence, Tommy Davidson) succumb to their inner demons?!?
Katt Williams Was Arrested For Stealing Jewelry And Coins [MTV]
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The world's a crazy place, so when you work that into your comedic routine...watch out!
That said...wtf?!
I think it's that sad clown thing. Comedy seems to attract a certain type of personality and they work out their issues in public. It's not just black comedians either- look at Jim Belushi, Chris Farley, etc.
Also, there's easy access to drugs in the comedy world (according to Artie Lange from the Howard Stern show), and the lifestyle of being on the road seems to lend itself to self-destructive behavior.
Then you have Eddie Griffin on his reality show overspending to impress women almost half his age, and getting his Bentley repo'ed.
Eddie Griffin has a reality show?
I see why I don't watch much TV.
Katt was on the 6 o'clock news here in the ATL, cracking jokes as he was released on bond.
No idea who to believe at this point - Williams or the police.
Lucky for him he wasn't busted for possession.
What the heck is he smiling about?
I like Williams and his comedy. I just think the curl activator has seeped into his brain.
EG
I hate to see Katt literally melting down in front of our eyes. Dude has given me many laughs over the years.
I think a person has to be very close to the line to be a great comedian. Their dark sides are never far away. Throw in drugs, money, and fame and my comedians fall apart like Katt.
I hope the brother gets it together. He's got too much "funny" in him to go out like this.
Cocaine is a hellava drug.....
Okay, maybe it's not drugs, but it's something.
I figured something was wrong when he challenged Steve Harvey. Steve Harvey? Why not someone younger and more relevant to his demographic, like Mike Epps?
Anywho, Martin Lawrence is your counselor available? Seriously, omeone needs to reach out to this brother and get him the help he needs. (and a touch-up. This is the worst I've ever seen this dude's wig look.)
Unless it was some type of drug induced deal then I just don't get it. Like EBW said maybe he's having some Martin Lawrence type breakdown.
Damn. Just, damn. At some point he's going to have to reflect on this. Not only that he's a drug addict and is depressed but that he left the house like that. At his worst moment in life, this is the commemorating picture. And it was blasted all over the damn world.
I just made that observation the other day at work... all the people i like: pryor, murphy, carlin, lenny bruce, belushi, farley-- all the good ones lose their damn mind and do something crazy.. and i agree with 90% of their jokes!
makes me wonder when I'm going to do some ol crazy ass boolsh*t
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