Diddy and baby oil are two words that have been in the same sentence far too many times in recent months. For those who don’t recall, Homeland Security raided the mogul’s mansions earlier this year and found roughly 1,000 bottles of the substance on his property. Considering all of the allegations he’s currently facing, the discovery resulted in countless jokes and memes. So many, in fact, that it even has those who use baby oil for non-nefarious purposes afraid to keep it around.
According to DL Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer, however, those individuals shouldn’t fret. TMZ caught up with the duo in Beverly Hills yesterday (October 29) and asked them whether or not Black people are still in the clear to have it in the house.
Cedric The Entertainer & DL Hughley Say Black People Get A Pass To Use Baby Oil
Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Recording artist P. Diddy a/k/a Sean Combs prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
According to Hughley, they get a pass, but only if the baby oil contains skincare ingredients like lanolin or aloe vera instead of GHB. Unfounded rumors that Diddy’s baby oil allegedly contained the date rape drug circulated earlier this month, despite the allegations not coming from authorities themselves. Hughley added that personally, he’ll be avoiding baby oil altogether moving forward.
Cedric, on the other hand, says he can’t live without it. As he got into his vehicle, the photographer even handed him a tiny bottle of baby oil to go, which he proudly accepted. What do you think of DL Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer claiming that the Black community can still use baby oil despite its ties to Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Cedric The Entertainer is currently trending due to allegations of joke thievery from Katt Williams. The comedian, born Cedric Antonio Kyles, is one of many victims of William’s now-viral appearance on Club Shay Shay. Whether the allegations are true or not, Cedric The Entertainer is an acclaimed comedian who has amassed nearly 100 credited appearances in some of the greatest comedic projects in the last several decades. After making his breakout on-screen appearance as Bo in 1998’s Ride, Cedric has gone on to become a household name, with his trademark comedic delivery leaving audiences in stitches. Here’s a look at seven of the actor’s funniest movies.
7. A Haunted House (2013)
In the horror comedy A Haunted House, Cedric The Entertainer plays Father Williams. Father Williams is a priest who is called upon to exercise demons found in a young couple’s home. The film serves as a satirical parody of modern horror films such as the Paranormal Activity franchise. The hilarious on-screen chemistry of Cedric The Entertainer and Marlon Wayans is a bedrock for the film’s plot. The movie exists in a similar vein to the iconic Scary Movie franchise, examining well-tread tropes from genre films with a comedic lens. Though Cedric’s role in the film is relatively minor, he makes a lasting impression and stands out as one of the funniest elements of the laugh-out-loud film.
6. Madagascar (2005)
In addition to appearing in live-action, Cedric has lent his voice to a number of classic animated comedies. In the 2005 hit family film Madagascar, Cedric’s vocal talent shines as Maurice, the laid-back lemur. The film holds an ensemble of highly talented comedians, including Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, and Sacha Baron Cohen. Throughout the film, Maurice is paired with Sacha Baron Cohen’s King Julian, the leader of the titular island’s lemur tribe. Maurice frequently attempts to advise the king with forward-thinking and rational solutions and is often ignored to great humorous effect. Cedric The Entertainer has reprised this role in several spin-offs and sequels, proving the versatility of his comedy.
5. Be Cool (2005)
The very same year that Madagascar premiered, Cedric The Entertainer starred in the massive ensemble comedy Be Cool. The film, which continues the story of the 1995 film Get Shorty, centers on a gangster turned film producer who sets his sights on the music business. In the movie, Cedric portrays a rap mogul who balances the rough and rugged lifestyle of a street thug with the glamorous world of fame and fortune. His character, Sin LaSalle, is often flanked by a posse of cohorts who provide a hilarious back-and-forth charisma for the trained comedian to riff against. Though the film lacks praise from traditional critics, fans of the Entertainer’s work will surely find themselves laughing.
4. Barbershop 2: Back In Business (2004)
The 59-year-old comedian gained widespread recognition for his pivotal role in the Barbershop film franchise. In the hilarious and heartfelt sequel to the 2002 original, Cedric The Entertainer appears alongside Ice Cube and many returning talent to crack wise about modern pop culture and the state of the hood. Barbershop 2: Back in Business sees the titular salon face challenges as a trendy chain opens up next door. This forces Cedric’s Eddie Walker and his crew of barbers to spring into action to save their small business in the wake of a corporate takeover.
3. Johnson Family Vacation (2004)
In this family road trip comedy, Cedric takes on the role of Nate Johnson, the patriarch of the Johnson family. Chaos ensues as the family embarks on a cross-country journey to attend a family reunion, and Cedric’s comedy shines through. His interactions with the eccentric characters encountered on the trip and the mishaps that befall the Johnsons make Johnson Family Vacation a laugh-out-loud comedy with a ton of heart. The film also serves as the very first feature film credit for Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa.
2. Code Name: The Cleaner (2007)
Code Name: The Cleaner features Cedric The Entertainer in the lead role as Jake Rogers, a man who has lost his memory after mysteriously waking up next to a dead FBI agent. As he shadows a secret government agent played by Lucy Liu, Jake slowly regains his memory and begins to piece together his identity as either an average janitor or a deep-cover spy, depending on who he asks. This film features Cedric front-and-center and allows the comedian to flex a wide range of comedic talent.
1. Barbershop (2002)
In what should come as no surprise, the number one pick for the funniest Cedric The Entertainer film is 2002’s Barbershop. The comedian steals the show in this ensemble comedy, as evidenced by his highlighted placement in the trailer. Cedric shines as Eddie, the talkative barber with a penchant for sharing his unfiltered opinions, often tasked with punctuating a scene using a series of hilarious monologues and sharp one-liners. Despite what Katt Williams may have to say about the beloved comedian, Cedric elevates Barbershop to the status of a certified classic.
Cedric the Entertainer responded to Katt Williams’ recent comments on the Club Shay Shay podcast during an appearance at the Golden Globes on Sunday night. Williams had accused Cedric of stealing one of his biggest jokes. In response, Cedric labeled the story, “not even factual.”
“It’s an interesting time now,” Cedric told ET. “People get on these blogs and they just start spewing off stuff that’s not even factual. I let the fodder just go out there until I’m ready to respond to it. I am who I am, I stand on that for sure.”
Cedric the Entertainer at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images)
As for Williams’ allegation, he explained: “He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know. The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well on BET’s ComicView that they made it part of the commercial. This is not just a random joke — this is my very best joke, and it’s my last joke, and it’s my closing joke. [In] 1998 I’m doing this joke; it’s on ComicView. Cedric comes to The Comedy Store. He watches me in the audience, he comes backstage. He tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on the [Original] Kings of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he’s just changed my car into a spaceship.” Check out Cedric’s response below.
Cedric The Entertainer Addresses Katt Williams Feud
Cedric The Entertainer wasn’t the only one Williams targeted during the interview. He also called out Steve Harvey and Kevin Hart. Hart responded on Twitter, writing: “Gotta get that anger up outcha champ. It’s honestly sad.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Katt Williams and Cedric The Entertainer’s feud on HotNewHipHop.
In a resurfaced interview from 2021 with VladTV. TK Kirkland called Katt Williams’ beef with Cedric The Entertainer about joke-stealing “petty”. In Kirkland’s mind, joke-stealing was just part of life as a comedian. Unless the joke was “super classic” or your signature joke, it wasn’t worth beefing over. Instead, Kirkland argued that comedians should focus on building their catalogs and worrying about getting paid.
During his explosive Club Shay Shay interview, Williams had accused Cedric of stealing his closing joke back in the late 90s. “1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship,” Williams said. However, he also noted that Cedric had apologized to him.
Katt Williams Allegedly Pulled A Gun On Faizon Love
However, Kirkland’s comments are not the only resurfaced interview clips discussing Williams. In a reposted VladTV segment from 2019, Faizon Love recalled how Katt Williams once pulled a gun on him. Williams and Love were beefing over money Williams reportedly owed Love. However, Love revealed that things went to a dark place when he tried to collect. Furthermore, Love recalled Williams urging Suge Knight to take Love out. Obviously, things did not go further than that but it’s still an incident that has stuck with Love.
The clip was reposted amid Love’s comments on Williams’ recent Club Shay Shay interview. “It’s hard to address lunacy, and hypocrisy, and downright ignorance. But it’s so funny how many people think this dumb, stupid motherf-cker is spittin’ truth. But that’s the internet I guess, you guys want to believe in something so bad. Listen to what he’s saying, he’s actually calling for help. He’s calling for help. None of the sh-t he says lines up with nothing,” Love said.
Ludacris, the Atlanta rap legend is making headlines once again. He responded to comedian Katt Williams‘ shocking allegations about him being a member of the Illuminati.
Crossroads
Ludacris took to his social media accounts on Jan. 4 to showcase his freestyling skills and shut down the claims made by Katt Williams.
The rapper/actor wasted no time in addressing Williams’ recent Jan. 3 Club Shay Shay podcast interview, where Williams claimed that Ludacris had made a deal with the Illuminati. According to Williams, the alleged deal involved Ludacris starring in 20 movies for a whopping $200 million.
“So there was a crossroads where we were both invited to an Illuminati thing, and it had to be one or the other of us and decisions had to be made,” Williams said. “So it was both of us, we were equal. One of us had to cut off all their hair and couldn’t do the sideburn thing no more, with the points.”
He continued:
“And the next person they said was going to get $200 million because they were going to pay him $10 million a movie to do 20 movies. And that’s how the conversation happened. One of those persons turned out to be Ludacris, and the other person turned out to be Katt Williams.” Ludacris is a member of the Fast & Furious series, which has 10 movies.
Ludacris Responds
Katt Williams also took a shot at Luda for saying he “ended up with a light-skinned ugly-face wife.” Ludacris responded with a not-so-subliminal freestyle over Kanye West’s “Devil in a New Dress” beat.
In his response, Ludacris made it clear that he has never been associated with the Illuminati, stating, “Never been Illuminati, only Ill-Luda-nati.” He also emphasized his commitment to his family, rapping:
“Now I’m married with kids, the evolution of life.” Ludacris effortlessly shut down any notion of him being a clout-chaser, asserting, “Never been a clout-chaser, never say sh*t for likes.”
But Ludacris didn’t stop there. He also took a dig at Williams over his alleged drug use. Referencing the late director John Singleton, Ludacris rapped:
“R.I.P. John Singleton, you never have to flex when you earned every one of your ‘Fast & Furious’ checks. Addiction’s on the rise, comedians check your temperature.” It was a direct hit aimed at Williams’ personal struggles.
Users on Twitter (X) reacted to Ludacris’ freestyle. One user named @MrJeromeTrammel commented, “ Luda you ate this rap up, but we STILL believe Katt Williams,” and one other user named @JoshyBeSloshy used a GIF that said “Nah that ain’t it y’all.”
Katt Williams has not publicly responded directly to Ludacris’s freestyle at this time.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (1/5/23 at 5:00 pm)
Kevin Hart Fires Back At Katt Williams: ‘It’s Honestly Sad’
Kevin Hart has clapped back at fellow comedian Katt Williams.The comedian/actor’s response follows after the Friday After Next star criticized him in a recent interview.
‘It’s Honestly Sad’
Kevin Hart has offered a response to fellow comedian Katt Williams, who called him out in a recent interview with Cub Shay Shay.
In response to Williams’ remarks, Hart took to his Twitter (X) account on Jan. 4 to address the situation. Alongside the announcement of his upcoming Netflix movie, LIFT, Hart wrote:
“Gotta get that anger up outcha champ… It’s honestly sad.” In the meantime…. Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film “LIFT” which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!!,’” Hart wrote.
Gotta get that anger up outcha champ….It’s honestly sad. In the meantime…. Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film “LIFT” which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!! There is a moment in the trailer where @gugumbatharaw says “They Really Love You” ….I now know… pic.twitter.com/vM8PhVoC08
Not one to miss an opportunity for some playful banter, the Me Time star took a direct swipe at Katt Williams in the trailer. Referring to a scene where actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw says:
“They Really Love You,” Hart humorously stated, “@gugumbatharaw [Gugu Mbatha-Raw] says ‘They Really Love You’… I now know she’s talking about ‘Katt.’ Mark yo calendars world!!!! This one is SPECIAL!!!!”
Following Hart’s response, fans flooded the comment section with their opinions on the ongoing feud and the trailer.
One user named @PRBUchiha couldn’t help but take a shot at Hart, commenting, “Katt Williams put you in a blender.” Another user named @queennaturally expressed disappointment in Hart’s recent work, stating, “Kevin, you’re not even funny anymore. Especially because you’re so eager to appeal to a YT[white] audience now. The movie is probably as corny as your comedy is nowadays.”
The Infamous Interview
The animosity between Hart and Williams stems from an interview Williams gave on the Club Shay Shay podcast, released on January 3.
Williams referred to Hart as an “industry plant,” asserting that he had not put in the same years of work performing at comedy clubs as himself and other comedians. Williams also called out comedians Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, and others in the interview.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (1/4/23 at 4:30 pm)
Katt Williams Calls Out Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart & More In Fiery Interview
In an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast released on Jan. 3, Williams vented about Cedric The Entertainer stealing one of his jokes from the past.
According to Williams, Cedric believed he could get away with it since Williams was a relatively unknown comedian at the time.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know. The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’sComicView twice. It had done so well… that they made it part of the commercial,” Williams said.
Williams added:
“This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke…it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship.”
WIlliams was referencing the comedy special movie, The Original Kings of Comedy. Williams also took a shot at Cedric by saying he looks like a walrus.
Cedric The Entertainer Responds
Cedric The Entertainer later responded to Williams on Instagram:
“Revisionist history, regardless of whatever Katts opinion My career can’t be reduced to One Joke Katt Williams claims as his, I been [in] over 40 movies, my specials and brand speaks volumes for [who] i am. The ppl I have put on including ‘Kat in the Hat’ At the Gibson Amphitheatre. And all that tough talk Is corny af Im [a] grown ass man. And none of that sh*t gonna go like you think. You do you and I got this over here.”
Katt Williams additionally called out Steve Harvey, Cedric’s co-star in The Original Kings of Comedy, accusing him of being involved in the joke Cedric allegedly stole. Williams claimed that the shared joke, originally crafted with comedian Mark Curry, was also appropriated by Harvey:
“This is the same Steve that went to go watch Mark Curry do his whole sitcom and then stole everything Mark Curry had. Now Steve got a sitcom where he’s the principal and he wear a suit.” The sitcom in question was The Steve Harvey Show and Curry’s Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
Users on Twitter (X) reacted to Williams’ explosive interview. One user named @Teewhyfene commented “Katt Williams a legend and I’m happy he gets to get his truth heard,” and one other user named @Thats_wildddd commented, “He damn sure aint lyin Cedric never ever been funny to me and really just rode off the coat tails of all the other comedians in that “kings of comedy.”
Katt Williams Calls Out Rickey Smiley
Additionally, Williams targeted Rickey Smiley, debunking Smiley’s claims that he was originally cast as Money Mike in the movie Friday After Next. Williams accused Smiley of lying and mockingly criticized his acting skills. Williams questioned why Smiley had not been offered significant movie roles in recent years, stating:
“Rickey Smiley can’t act because Rickey Smiley can’t act.”
Unsurprisingly, Kevin Hart also found himself in Williams’ line of fire. Williams referred to Hart as an “industry plant,” insinuating that Hart’s rise to fame lacked the long underground career typically associated with successful comedians.
“In 15 years in Hollywood, no one in Hollywood has a memory of going to a sold-out Kevin Hart show and being in line for him getting a standing ovation at any comedy club. What do you think a plant is?”
Williams said as he raised his voice. Williams also said that he is tired of the narrative of him being “bitter and jealous” during his comedy hiatus.
The full interview is now available on YouTube.
Stay Warm
In other news about Cedric The Entertainer, he recently teamed up with Houston rapper Trae The Truth by delivering blankets, jackets, and coats to the homeless shortly before New Year’s Day. Local media was there to capture the kind gesture from Trae and Cedric.
Kanye Says Cardi B Is An ‘Industry Plant’
One other celebrity that called fellow celebrities out was rap star Kanye West. In a leaked video from 2018, Kanye called out rapper Cardi B and said that she was an industry plant. He was also frustrated with producing songs for Pusha T, Nas, and Teyana Taylor as well as others and not being appreciated.
Kevin Hart has clapped back at fellow comedian Katt Williams.The comedian/actor’s response follows after the Friday After Next star criticized him in a recent interview.
‘It’s Honestly Sad’
Kevin Hart has offered a response to fellow comedian Katt Williams, who called him out in a recent interview with Cub Shay Shay.
In response to Williams’ remarks, Hart took to his Twitter (X) account on Jan. 4 to address the situation. Alongside the announcement of his upcoming Netflix movie, LIFT, Hart wrote:
“Gotta get that anger up outcha champ… It’s honestly sad.” In the meantime…. Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film “LIFT” which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!!,’” Hart wrote.
Gotta get that anger up outcha champ….It’s honestly sad. In the meantime…. Please enjoy MY MOVIE TRAILER to my next film “LIFT” which will be dropping on @netflix in 8 days!!!!! There is a moment in the trailer where @gugumbatharaw says “They Really Love You” ….I now know… pic.twitter.com/vM8PhVoC08
Not one to miss an opportunity for some playful banter, the Me Time star took a direct swipe at Katt Williams in the trailer. Referring to a scene where actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw says:
“They Really Love You,” Hart humorously stated, “@gugumbatharaw [Gugu Mbatha-Raw] says ‘They Really Love You’… I now know she’s talking about ‘Katt.’ Mark yo calendars world!!!! This one is SPECIAL!!!!”
Following Hart’s response, fans flooded the comment section with their opinions on the ongoing feud and the trailer.
One user named @PRBUchiha couldn’t help but take a shot at Hart, commenting, “Katt Williams put you in a blender.” Another user named @queennaturally expressed disappointment in Hart’s recent work, stating, “Kevin, you’re not even funny anymore. Especially because you’re so eager to appeal to a YT[white] audience now. The movie is probably as corny as your comedy is nowadays.”
The Infamous Interview
The animosity between Hart and Williams stems from an interview Williams gave on the Club Shay Shay podcast, released on January 3.
Williams referred to Hart as an “industry plant,” asserting that he had not put in the same years of work performing at comedy clubs as himself and other comedians. Williams also called out comedians Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, and others in the interview.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (1/4/23 at 4:30 pm)
Katt Williams Calls Out Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart & More In Fiery Interview
In an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast released on Jan. 3, Williams vented about Cedric The Entertainer stealing one of his jokes from the past.
According to Williams, Cedric believed he could get away with it since Williams was a relatively unknown comedian at the time.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian and that he could take this joke and nobody would know. The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’sComicView twice. It had done so well… that they made it part of the commercial,” Williams said.
Williams added:
“This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke…it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship.”
WIlliams was referencing the comedy special movie, The Original Kings of Comedy. Williams also took a shot at Cedric by saying he looks like a walrus.
Cedric The Entertainer Responds
Cedric The Entertainer later responded to Williams on Instagram:
“Revisionist history, regardless of whatever Katts opinion My career can’t be reduced to One Joke Katt Williams claims as his, I been [in] over 40 movies, my specials and brand speaks volumes for [who] i am. The ppl I have put on including ‘Kat in the Hat’ At the Gibson Amphitheatre. And all that tough talk Is corny af Im [a] grown ass man. And none of that sh*t gonna go like you think. You do you and I got this over here.”
Katt Williams additionally called out Steve Harvey, Cedric’s co-star in The Original Kings of Comedy, accusing him of being involved in the joke Cedric allegedly stole. Williams claimed that the shared joke, originally crafted with comedian Mark Curry, was also appropriated by Harvey:
“This is the same Steve that went to go watch Mark Curry do his whole sitcom and then stole everything Mark Curry had. Now Steve got a sitcom where he’s the principal and he wear a suit.” The sitcom in question was The Steve Harvey Show and Curry’s Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
Users on Twitter (X) reacted to Williams’ explosive interview. One user named @Teewhyfene commented “Katt Williams a legend and I’m happy he gets to get his truth heard,” and one other user named @Thats_wildddd commented, “He damn sure aint lyin Cedric never ever been funny to me and really just rode off the coat tails of all the other comedians in that “kings of comedy.”
Katt Williams Calls Out Rickey Smiley
Additionally, Williams targeted Rickey Smiley, debunking Smiley’s claims that he was originally cast as Money Mike in the movie Friday After Next. Williams accused Smiley of lying and mockingly criticized his acting skills. Williams questioned why Smiley had not been offered significant movie roles in recent years, stating:
“Rickey Smiley can’t act because Rickey Smiley can’t act.”
Unsurprisingly, Kevin Hart also found himself in Williams’ line of fire. Williams referred to Hart as an “industry plant,” insinuating that Hart’s rise to fame lacked the long underground career typically associated with successful comedians.
“In 15 years in Hollywood, no one in Hollywood has a memory of going to a sold-out Kevin Hart show and being in line for him getting a standing ovation at any comedy club. What do you think a plant is?”
Williams said as he raised his voice. Williams also said that he is tired of the narrative of him being “bitter and jealous” during his comedy hiatus.
The full interview is now available on YouTube.
Stay Warm
In other news about Cedric The Entertainer, he recently teamed up with Houston rapper Trae The Truth by delivering blankets, jackets, and coats to the homeless shortly before New Year’s Day. Local media was there to capture the kind gesture from Trae and Cedric.
Kanye Says Cardi B Is An ‘Industry Plant’
One other celebrity that called fellow celebrities out was rap star Kanye West. In a leaked video from 2018, Kanye called out rapper Cardi B and said that she was an industry plant. He was also frustrated with producing songs for Pusha T, Nas, and Teyana Taylor as well as others and not being appreciated.
Cedric the Entertainer was spotted courtside at the Lakers’ loss to the Heat. However, the veteran comedian made the appearance amid a wave of backlash against him. First, there were the comments made about him by Katt Williams, who accused Cedric of stealing a joke from him. “1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship,” Williams said. However, he also noted that Cedric had apologized to him.
Furthermore, fans appeared to track down more evidence of joke stealing. One social media user found that Cedric’s “Bamanicious” joke was lifted almost word-for-word from the 1980s sitcom Designing Women. This has led people to wonder just how much of Cedric’s content is actually jokes taken directly from other sources.
Of course, Cedric was just one of many comedy figures who caught flak from Williams. Williams named Chris Tucker as one of the “great people” the comedy world had lost before the release of Friday 4. While Tucker is very much alive and well, Williams lamented that “the Chris Tucker we got now is the Epstein Island Chris Tucker”. Tucker was one of the many celebrities who was revealed to have traveled at least once to the private island of Jeffrey Epstein. The first batch of unsealed names was made public on January 3, with the full list of unredacted names expected to be revealed by the end of the week. Other names include Bill Clinton, Bill Richardson, Donald Trump, Kevin Spacey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cameron Diaz. However, Williams’ comments appear to imply that he was previously aware of Tucker’s connection to Epstein.
Furthermore, Williams went after Tucker for his opposition to marijuana and his friendship with Michael Jackson. “[Chris Tucker] don’t smoke weed like that. He’s in the church. He was Michael Jackson’s best friend. Michael Jackson called him ‘Christmas.’ You ever met a man that gave you a little nickname like that?” Williams told Shannon Sharpe.
More Alleged Evidence Of Cedric The Entertainer Joke Stealing
In an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast released on Jan. 3, Williams vented about Cedric The Entertainer stealing one of his jokes from the past.
According to Williams, Cedric believed he could get away with it since Williams was a relatively unknown comedian at the time.
“He thought that I was just a no-name comedian, and that he could take this joke and nobody would know. The issue was that I had already done this particular joke on BET’sComicView twice. It had done so well… that they made it part of the commercial,” Williams said.
Williams added:
“This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke…it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship.”
WIlliams was referencing the comedy special movie, The Original Kings of Comedy. WIlliams also took a shot at Cedric by saying he looks like a walrus.
Cedric The Entertainer Responds
Cedric The Entertainer later responded to Williams on Instagram:
“Revisionist history, regardless of whatever Katts opinion My career can’t be reduced to One Joke Katt Williams claims as his, I been [in] over 40 movies, my specials and brand speaks volumes for [who] i am. The ppl I have put on including ‘Kat in the Hat’ At the Gibson Amphitheatre. And all that tough talk Is corny af Im [a] grown ass man. And none of that sh*t gonna go like you think. You do you and I got this over here.”
Katt Williams additionally called out Steve Harvey, Cedric’s co-star in The Original Kings of Comedy, accusing him of being involved in the joke Cedric allegedly stole. Williams claimed that the shared joke, originally crafted with comedian Mark Curry, was also appropriated by Harvey:
“This is the same Steve that went to go watch Mark Curry do his whole sitcom and then stole everything Mark Curry had. Now Steve got a sitcom where he’s the principal and he wear a suit.” The sitcom in question was The Steve Harvey Show and Curry’s Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
Users on Twitter (X) reacted to Williams’ explosive interview. One user named @Teewhyfene commented “Katt Williams a legend and I’m happy he gets to get his truth heard,” and one other user named @Thats_wildddd commented, “He damn sure aint lyin Cedric never ever been funny to me and really just rode off the coat tails of all the other comedians in that “kings of comedy.”
Katt Williams Calls Out Rickey Smiley
Additionally, Williams targeted Rickey Smiley, debunking Smiley’s claims that he was originally cast as Money Mike in the movie Friday After Next. Williams accused Smiley of lying and mockingly criticized his acting skills. Williams questioned why Smiley had not been offered significant movie roles in recent years, stating:
“Rickey Smiley can’t act because Rickey Smiley can’t act.”
Unsurprisingly, Kevin Hart also found himself in Williams’ line of fire. Williams referred to Hart as an “industry plant,” insinuating that Hart’s rise to fame lacked the long underground career typically associated with successful comedians.
“In 15 years in Hollywood, no one in Hollywood has a memory of going to a sold out Kevin Hart show and being in line for him getting a standing ovation at any comedy club. What do you think a plant is?”
Williams said as he raised his voice. Williams also said that he is tired of the narrative of him being “bitter and jealous” during his comedy hiatus.
The full interview is now available on YouTube.
Stay Warm
In other news about Cedric The Entertainer, he recently teamed up with Houston rapper Trae The Truth by delivering blankets, jackets, and coats to the homeless shortly before New Years Day. Local media was there to capture the kind gesture from Trae and Cedric.
Kanye Says Cardi B Is An ‘Industry Plant’
One other celebrity that called fellow celebrities out was rap star Kanye West. In a leaked video from 2018, Kanye called out rapper Cardi B and said that she was an industry plant. He was also frustrated with producing songs for Pusha T, Nas, Teyana Taylor as well as others and not being appreciated.
Katt Williams spoke about his issues with Cedric The Entertainer and Steve Harvey during his recent sit-down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay. He explained that Cedric stole one of his jokes for the 2000 comedy special, The Original Kings of Comedy. Cedric previously addressed the allegations during a conversation with Sharpe in January 2023. At the time, he labeled the idea “ridiculous.”
When asked about those remarks, Williams said: “He thought that I was just a no-name comedian, and that he could take this joke and nobody would know. The issue was that i had already done this particular joke on BET’s ComicView twice. It had done so well… that they made it part of the commercial.”
Comedian and singer Katt Williams performing at the Aire Crown Theater, Chicago, Illinois, December 31, 2006. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
He continued: “This is not just a random joke, this is my best joke…it’s my closing joke. 1998, I’m doing this joke…Cedric comes to The Comedy Store, he watches me in the audience, he comes backstage, he tells me what a great job I did and how much he loves the joke. Two years later, he’s doing that as his last joke on The [Original] Kings Of Comedy and he’s doing it verbatim, he just changed my car into a spaceship.” From there, Williams explained that Cedric and Harvey already apologized to him, which is why he gave them a “pass” until now. “Why would you downplay me like that?” he asked. “Why would I give you a pass If you were just gon’ lie?”
Katt Williams On Beef With Cedric The Entertainer & Steve Harvey
Katt Williams talking about Cedric The Entertainer stealing his jokes and the problem he got with Steve Harvey, Shannon Sharpe got one with this interview pic.twitter.com/Zwgk0ELDFo
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Elsewhere in the interview, Williams spoke about Harvey Weinstein, Ricky Smiley, and more. Check out his comments on Cedric The Entertainer and Steve Harvey above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Katt Williams on HotNewHipHop.
Houston rapper Trae The Truthand legendary comedian Cedric The Entertainer joined forces in a heartwarming act of generosity. The duo recently took to the streets of Houston and delivered coats to the homeless.
Delivering Warmth This Winter
On Dec. 30, Trae The Truth and Cedric The Entertainer took to the streets of Houston and delivered blankets, jackets, and coats to the less fortunate ahead of wintertime. Trae took to his Instagram account and announced the good deed that he and Cedric did.
They took to the streets of Houston just before the new year to distribute coats, jackets, and blankets to the homeless population. The duo’s selfless initiative aimed to provide warmth and comfort to those in need during the chilly winter season.
“Woke up and Decided to Bless A Few Hundred Of tha Homeless with Jackets and Coats For The Cold on Behalf of my Daughter @iambabytruth @reliefgang,” Trae wrote in an Instagram post.
Cedric The Entertainer also took part in this act of kindness, expressing his gratitude toward Trae and emphasizing the importance of giving back to the community. When asked about the significance of their charitable efforts while in town for a show, Cedric shared:
“It’s special. Everybody knows Trae is a really boots-on-the-ground kind of personality. Being his brother, I found that collaboration and the way he truly cares about the city to be very important.”
The generous gesture touched the hearts of many on social media. Instagram users praised Trae’s consistent commitment to helping people. One user named @micky12851 commented, “I know you are always helping our people,” and one other user named @lenny_wallstreet “As I always say you one of the most solid.”
Cedric The Entertainer also expressed his admiration for Trae and commended him for his philanthropic work. He acknowledged Trae’s dedication to Houston and stated:
“@traeabn is THE TRUTH and not just by name. This brotha and son of Houston is and has always been a man of the people. I appreciate you allowing me to contribute to the cause while I’m here in #HTown SALUTE!!”
Winter In Texas
Temperatures can drop in Texas for the winter time, despite frequent warm weather. A notable time when Texas saw extreme winter weather was the “Great Texas Freeze” that occurred in February 2021 in which every county in the state and even northeastern Mexico was placed under a Winter Storm Warning, with many experiencing wind chill values below zero.
In other news with Trae The Truth, he was involved in beef with fellow Houston rapper Z-Ro. The two were involved in a fight at 50 Cent’s Tycoon event in August 2022 and Trae later revealed that the beef between them was “internal.”
Cardi B & More Give Back For The Holidays
This act of generosity by Trae The Truth and Cedric The Entertainer aligns with the compassionate spirit exhibited by rappers during the holiday season. Several artists, including Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, T.I., members of TDE, and others hosted toy drives to bring joy to children and their families.
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