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Katt Williams
Born Micah S. Katt Williams[1]
September 2, 1973 (1973-09-02) (age 34)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Official website

Micah S. Katt Williams[1] (born September 2, 1973[2]) is an American comedian, rapper, and actor. He voices A Pimp Named Slickback on the show The Boondocks.

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[edit] Biography

Although Williams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was raised in Dayton. He has 8 children, including 7 adopted children.[3] As a child, Williams rejected a scholarship to The National Science Academy,[4] choosing instead to emulate his idols such as Don Knotts, Bill Cosby, Darnell Allen, Walt New and Richard Pryor by becoming a comedian.

Katt Williams started as a stand up comedian most notably appearing on BET Comic View. His jokes and punchlines instantly made the show a favorite. He has also played supporting characters in movies such as First Sunday, Norbit, and probably more widely recognized for his character in the movie Friday After Next as "Money Mike". He has also provided numerous skits and video appearances for artists such as The Game, Ludacris, T.I., E-40, Outkast, Lil’ Kim, Lyfe Jennings, Nick Cannon, DJ Drama, Lil' Scrappy, Lil Jon, and others. He was a cast member on Wild 'n Out for several seasons. He also has made a couple of voice apperances in the Adult Swim show "The Boondocks". In 2006, Williams starred on his own new stand-up HBO show, The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1.[5] He is considered a "Harlem World Diplomat" and member of the Dipset Family (The Diplomats).[6]

In 2008, Williams made news when he handed out $100 bills to audience members at one of his standup performances in Los Angeles' famed Laugh Factory comedy club.

Williams and his friend Walter O. makes a cameo appearance in comedy clubs in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV as himself. He has written, recorded and motion captured his performance exclusively for the game.[7]

Williams was married and later divorced from Quadirah Locus. Williams has custody of their child Micah, as well as seven adopted children. He often mentions his children and adoption in his act. As a guest on Jay Leno in February 2007, he spoke about the importance of adopting from foster care, stating he "got (his) kids right here, (he) didn’t have to go to Africa to do it. Amazingly enough, there are needy kids right down the street."

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Albums

Tracklist

  • 1. Intro
  • 2. It's Pimpin' Pimpin'
  • 3. Gotta Shine (Featuring Paul Wall & Mike Jones)
  • 4. Bread Head (Featuring Da Brat)
  • 5. Skit
  • 6. Calling Out Your Name
  • 7. Thats What Girls Are Made For
  • 8. Skit
  • 9. Changes (Featuring Lyfe Jennings)
  • 10. Mind Right (Featuring Snoop Dogg & Lil' Wayne)
  • 11. Hustlers Hand
  • 12. Matters
  • 13. The Baby
  • 14. Can You Luv Me Like
  • 15. Skit
  • 16. Pop Life
  • 17. Sweat Ya Perm Out (Featuring Too Short)
  • 18. Kill Ya Self (Featuring Nelly)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 6abc.com: Comedian Katt Williams Sentenced 12/14/06 Comedian Katt Williams Sentenced 12/14/06
  2. ^ Katt Williams
  3. ^ LA Weekly - News - Cool Katt Williams - Siran Babayan - The Essential Online Resource for Los Angeles
  4. ^ KattWilliams.com
  5. ^ HBO: Katt Williams: The Pimp Chronicles pt. 1
  6. ^ http://www.harlempiff.com/family.html
  7. ^ IGN Review of Grand Theft Auto 4[1]

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