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A few years ago, the prospect of doing aVerzuzepisode against another comedian was brought up to Katt Williams.
Its almost cheating for me.
I have over ten specials, Williams told Baltimore radio host Perisa Nicole.
How do you feel watching yourself?I get on my nerves.
Do you remember coming up with that idea?Yeah.
I believe thats probably the only joke that I stole.
Keep bringing the song back.
And I was like, That is fucking brilliant!
Just keep bringing it back?
She was like, Yeah, the same song over and over again.
The thing about it thats specificallyyouis the physicality.I appreciate physicality as a part of the craft.
Thats just one of the levels that has to be dealt with before a joke is ready for consumption.
And yeah, it costs money this song was $80,000 but it also conveys the message.
The people that fuck with me fuck with me because Im actually living this experience that Im narrating.
That involves emotion and feeling, and thats what music is all about, so its important.
What does Rick Ross think of the bit?Who cares?
Youre laughing at this one.I think its funny.
Yesterday, I was at this event for theGQMen of the Year.
I was born without my legs, and I grew up listening to your Tink!
joke, and thats what let me know that I could do this.
That is what the fuck Im doing it for!
When Im fucking writing, Im hoping that somehow its what somebody needs.
And a lot of times, it doesnt happen where you think its gonna happen.
Thats why I dont argue with God about the message.
Whatever is to be said, I give a shot to say it.
Did you followthe story of Pistorius afterward?Understand: My God is the greatest comedian.
Lord didnt let me worry about it.
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Williams discussed the allegations against Michael Jackson, rebutting many of the common defenses of the pop star.
This joke helped build your reputation as a person whos willing to talk about things that others were not.
Did you get pushback?I shouldnt have told it, honestly.
I say a lot of hilarious shit, but it costs me every time.
Im never unscathed in these situations.
In each situation, I am trying to do what the Black superhero in my position would do.
If that works out well, then glory be to God.
Your specials often open with you being introduced as the undisputed king of underground comedy.
What does that title mean to you?
But Im anti-Establishment, so I can never be the Establishment.
Like, even if Im at the Diddy party, Im there to tell.
Im there to see who the fuck is in here and what yall get from being in here.
Nobody likes to have me around.
Im there for bad intentions.
