March 01, 2016
Let’s get ready to laugh!
Troubled comedian Katt Williams has raised the bar on the beef between him and North Philly-born comedian Kevin Hart, posting a video challenging Hart to a $5 million comedy battle during one of Williams’ upcoming shows in Philadelphia.
"On that stage, we can put whatever you want," Williams said in a video posted online. "A full-court basketball court, a boxing ring, two microphones or a rap cypher. Or you can get your ass dusted in comedy on that stage."
WATCH: Katt Williams challenges Kevin Hart
Williams used his comedic platform during a show last weekend to call out the “Ride Along 2” actor, calling him a “puppet” and accusing him of exchanging sexual favors to make it big in Hollywood.
"Even if that n----'s a puppet, it’s not his fault,” Williams told a crowd in Atlanta on Saturday. “Don’t be mad at Kermit the Frog — be mad at Jim Henson. Don’t say, ‘F--- Donald Duck,’ when you really mean. ‘F--- Walt Disney.’”
WATCH: Katt Williams talks about Kevin Hart on stage during Williams' show in Atlanta (Warning: This video contains profane language)
While Williams was busy taking jabs, Hart, who recently was awarded his own day in California, was busy being a presenter at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood and posting images of himself on Instagram with this year’s Oscar host, Chris Rock and fellow comedian Dave Chappelle with a caption that fans are calling a response to Williams’ quote.
Hart, who is busy at work promoting upcoming film projects and his “Move With Hart” fitness program, has yet to respond to the challenge.
Williams has been busy, too, but in a different way. He was arrested in Gainesville, Georgia, on Monday and charged with battery after he allegedly punched an employee at a pool supply store during an argument, the Associated Press reported.
The cause of the argument was not immediately clear.
