katt williams

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

Biography

Although Williams was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was raised in Dayton. He is the son of a former member of the Black Panther Party. As a child, Williams rejected a scholarship to The National Science Academy, 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 Ludacris, E-40, Outkast, Lil’ Kim, Lyfe Jennings, Nick Cannon, Suga Free, Lil' Scrappy, and others. He was a contestant in Wild 'n Out for several seasons. In 2006, Williams starred on his own new stand-up HBO show, The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1. He is considered a "Harlem World Diplomat" and member of the Dipset Family (The Diplomats).

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.