Alleges Stolen Joke From 1990s Stand-Up Act

In a recent viral video, comedian Katt Williams directly accuses fellow comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer of appropriating one of his stand-up jokes back in the 1990s. Williams claims Cedric stole his “best joke” and has used it in his act for decades without ever giving him writing credit.

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Katt Williams Makes Accusation on Radio Show

Last week, Katt Williams phoned in to the Atlanta morning radio program “The Morning Culture” on Majic 107.5 FM to promote his upcoming shows in the city. But midway through the interview, Williams abruptly called out Cedric the Entertainer for the alleged joke plagiarism nearly 30 years ago.

Williams acknowledged that the dispute was “old business” but said he still holds a grudge because the stolen joke was “pivotal” to his early success in comedy. “That was my best joke…It was the joke that got me my first $10,000,” said Williams.

Cedric Has Performed Routine for Decades

Williams then recited the joke word-for-word, lecturing the punchline to hosts on the radio show. According to Williams, Cedric appropriated his entire routine backstage at the famous Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) ComicView competition.

A version of the joke has been a staple of Cedric the Entertainer’s stand-up shows and comedy specials over his long career. On radio, Williams implored hosts and listeners to rewatch Cedric’s older specials for the “proof” he stole his intellectual property.

Past Accusations of Joke Theft

This is not the first time Katt Williams has leveled accusations of joke theft against fellow comedians. He called out Carlos Mencia back in 2007 for allegedly stealing material, leading to a notorious on-stage confrontation.

Williams even took aim at heavyweights like Dave Chappelle and Martin Lawrence in a 2015 stand-up routine titled “Katt Williams Alleges More Plagiarism.” However, Williams’ comments about Cedric this past week mark his most direct call-out yet.

Cedric has not yet publicly responded to the recent comments made by Williams on Atlanta radio accusing him of appropriating his earliest stand-up routine. Unless resolved privately behind-the-scenes, the claims could spark a renewed debate about protecting comedic intellectual property.