In calling out Katt Williams, Chappelle forgets his own problematic work
I popped popcorn and watched all 166 minutes of Katt Williams' "Club Shay Shay" interview with host Shannon Sharpe when it still only had 4 million views on YouTube.com.
Several of the reactions to Williams' chat with Sharpe have been interesting, but Ohio comedian's Dave Chappelle criticism of a comedian – punching up at fellow millionaires while he himself punches down at those with much to lose – took the hypocrisy soaked cake.
But let me back up.
Williams is a Cincinnati-area native who was raised in Dayton and is known for his stand-up specials and roles in "Friday After Next" and "First Sunday."
Like Chappelle, who lives in Yellow Springs, Williams has deep Ohio roots.
Williams' "Club Shay Shay" has blown up since being posted Jan. 3. It now has nearly 55 million views and was spoofed on the most recent episode of "Saturday Night Live."
In the interview with Sharpe, Williams discussed his career and Ohio upbringing, shared some strange theories and unleashed the kraken on a long list of fellow Black comedians he thinks have wronged him.
Among those roasted on full heat were Cedric the Entertainer, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Ricky Smiley and Cleveland-raised "Family Feud" host Steve Harvey.
Chappelle was not one of the comics Williams slammed........
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