In a recent turn of events, Dave Chappelle has expressed his disapproval of Katt Williams’ viral interview in which he aimed at fellow comedians, including Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, and Steve Harvey. The controversial interview, featured on the Club Shay Shay podcast earlier this month, garnered widespread attention and even made its way into Saturday Night Live discussions.
Chappelle, known for enforcing a strict no-cellphone policy during his performances, addressed the issue during an appearance at MonDERAYS at the Hollywood Improv on January 19. The event, hosted by comedian DeRay Davis, provided Chappelle with the platform to share his perspective on Williams’ remarks.
Expressing his bewilderment, Chappelle questioned the motive behind Williams’ targeting of fellow African American comedians while sparing their white counterparts. He remarked, “He ethered n**gas. He didn’t say anything about any of these white boys. None of these white boys function like that.” Chappelle emphasized that Williams, being one of the best in the comedy game, shouldn’t resort to creating divisive narratives.
Chappelle took the opportunity to address the audience by impersonating Williams and mimicking his explicit comments about other comedians. However, he challenged the notion that Williams had been wronged in any way. “Katt was talking about st that n**gas did to other n**gas, but not about anything that n**gas did to him,” Chappelle asserted.
The acclaimed comedian shared a personal perspective, highlighting that despite facing hardships and setbacks, he never compromised others to alleviate his struggles. In contrast, Chappelle questioned Williams’ role as the “arbiter of truth” and pondered why Williams chose to call out his peers in such a controversial manner.
Chappelle’s central argument revolved around the idea that in an industry where everyone is striving for better opportunities, attacking one another only hinders collective progress. He asked, “What part of the game fks up another n**ga’s paper? What part of the game is about telling on another n**ga?”
As the comedy community grapples with the aftermath of Williams’ incendiary comments, Chappelle’s intervention adds a thought-provoking perspective on the dynamics of the industry and the impact of public discourse among comedians.
Source: deadline.com
