Posted in Comedy, tagged Arts, CNN, Comedy, Katt Williams, Mexico, Performing Arts, Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona on September 1, 2011 | 5 Comments »
CNN reported earlier this morning at 4:46 AM EST that comedian Katt Williams, who has faced a social media heat storm for his 7-minute Mexican rant at a Phoenix show this last week, has issued an apology for his actions.
“My remarks were not meant to be offensive,” Williams said. “I want to apologize if my comedy act was taken out of context.”
“I sincerely appreciate my fans within the Mexican community and would never intentionally go out of my way to offend them,” he added.
Posted in Comedy, tagged Arts, Comedy, Katt Williams, Mexico, Performing Arts, Phoenix Arizona, The Improv on August 29, 2011 | 26 Comments »
Comedian Katt Williams, who made a name for himself on BET and movies, faced a heckler last night at a comedy show in Phoenix. When he confronted the heckler, Williams found out the person was of Mexican descent and began to get out of the comedy and go into a racist rant that is hard to describe.
While Williams’ racist insults continue as the crowd eggs him on, he is heard saying, “”Motherfucker thinks you can live in this country and still be allegience to another country. You know how white people said to us [blacks], ‘Go Back to Africa’ and we didn’t want to? Well, if you love Mexico, bitch, get the fuck over there.”
Here is the video of the performance.
Posted in Boston, Comedy, tagged @julito77, Boston, Cambridge, Central Square, Comedy, Improv, ImprovBoston, shows on August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
2011.
It will forever be another turning point year for me, another year of challenges, another year of tests.
What started off as a great year has turned into a professional mess. Another job loss from corporate America. Another summer of job-searching and living off the dole. Yes, America, even Harvard graduates are looking for jobs in this economy.
There are some bright spots: all this free time has allowed me to spend A LOT of time with my kids. That is priceless. I have also been able to launch Latino Rebels quicker than I had planned, and of course, I keep adding pages to Franky Benítez. The blogging keeps me busy, and it does appear that I will officially join the Mundo Hispano TV team!
But nothing is official yet, and the work to keep the family fed and bills paid is 24/7. That is why I need a break.
So this Friday night, August 12, at 10 pm, I will be on stage, performing at ImprovBoston. This troupe, which has been part of my life since 1994, is family to me, and I am so excited to play with my fellow improvisors.
If you happen to be in Cambridge’s Central Square, this Friday night, swing by to the IB and say hi! Yes, post-show beer will be involved.
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