Katt Williams' comedy gig at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum was abruptly put on pause due to an escalating fight among the crowd.
A video circulating online shows a man, believed to be a security guard, running towards the brawl, which subsequently led to the show's cessation. The shocking scuffle resulted in at least one man with a bloodied face.
In the aftermath of the fight, the venue was emptied, leaving the attendees disenchanted.
Controversy Surrounding Williams
The unnerving event follows a string of controversies surrounding Williams. His podcast earlier in the year garnered attention for some heated remarks about his fellow comedians. Among the comedians criticized were Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer.
Williams made allegations that Harvey was guilty of pilfering material from other comedians and lacked the necessary ingredients to be a movie star. Cedric the Entertainer was also not spared, with accusations made against him for stealing a joke from Williams during the Kings of Comedy tour.
More Accusations
Williams also shed light on Kevin Hart's unsuccessful career ventures and Wanda's derogatory comments. He recounted an incident where he was reportedly threatened with a firearm by Wanda's spouse, LaMorris Sellers. In a separate event, he denied that Rickey Smiley had taken his role in the film Friday After Next.
Supporting His Peers
Not all of Williams' statements were critical, however. He defended Ice Cube against accusations of underpayment to actors. Amidst all these claims and accusations, he also revealed his challenging childhood, which included homelessness at the age of 13 and financial hardship during his comedic career.