Katt Williams to quit stand-up after Seattle trip

BY Chris Sullivan  on December 4, 2012 @ 6:00 am (Updated: 6:33 am - 12/4/12 )

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After Comedian Katt Williams' visit to Seattle, he claims he's going to sue the city and quit stand-up. (AP Photo/file) | Zoom
Comedian Katt Williams was kicked out of his Seattle hotel Monday night, and he claims he's going to sue the city and quit stand-up.

Williams was kicked out of the South Lake Union Marriott because the smell of marijuana and incense coming from his room was bothering other guests.

KOMO TV caught up with him on the street where he claimed he's going to sue Seattle for $50 million for ruining his reputation as a father and a black man.

Williams claims the police had it in for him during his entire stay in the area, and he said he's done with stand-up.

"I'm just gonna go ahead and announce my retirement from stand-up," he told KOMO-TV. "I'm kinda done."

Williams was arrested Sunday after getting into it with patrons at the World Sports Grille. He's looking at potential assault, harassment and obstruction charges.

And he's likely going to be sued by Carlos Castro, who claims Williams attacked him during his Friday show for videotaping his act.

"I was in the third row," Castro told KIRO Radio's Dori Monson. "He came down past the third row to the fourth row, exactly behind where I was, and smacked me in the head with a microphone." Castro claims he suffered a concussion.

We also heard Williams' posse, including record label owner Suge Knight, went looking for Castro after the attack to try and pay him off to keep quiet.

Williams' weekend also included a trip to Federal Way where he reportedly ripped off hundred-dollar bills at the Farmer's Market and several hotels.

Williams has a Thursday court date in King County.

Chris Sullivan, KIRO Radio Reporter
Chris loves the rush of covering breaking news and works hard to try to make sense of it all while telling stories about real people in extraordinary circumstances.
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  • snikkers wrote...
    Who?
    December 4, 2012 5:58 am
    I've never heard of this Kat, I don't think I'll miss him during his retirement. Based on the reports on how he conducts his life my guess is that eliminating his brand of comedy through retirement is actually a public service. Thanks Williams for making the world a better place. Now sit down.
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  • DesertRez wrote...
    Look who he associates with
    December 4, 2012 6:03 am
    Suge Knight is a murderer and a thug
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  • Paul Kersey wrote...
    Seattle ruined his reputation as a black man
    December 4, 2012 6:12 am
    That has to be his funniest line ever....don't stop now, you're on a roll.
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  • CH wrote...
    Good thing he did not say he was a wood carver . . . .
    December 4, 2012 7:23 am
    marijuana and incense coming from his room was bothering other guests? Like he the only one that ever smoked Mary Jane at the South Lake Union Marriott. Two more days and it will be legal. Got a room booked for tonight going to smoke her sister.
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  • Fuego wrote...
    Gump said it best...
    December 4, 2012 7:42 am
    Stupid is as stupid does.
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  • anotherfencewalker wrote...
    Funnier off stage than on..
    December 4, 2012 7:44 am
    The right thing to be done is that black men and fathers everywhere should sue HIM for 50 million dollars for ruining THEIR reputations as black men and fathers. He is right about one thing though. The police DID "have it in for him" during his stay in Seattle. I'm glad they did. Good job cops for staying on top of an apparently known trouble maker. If he does actually sue, I hope it will be intensely covered by the media (lots of cameras) and then shown on the Comedy network during summer re-runs.
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  • chellesbelles wrote...
    @anotherfencewalker
    December 4, 2012 8:58 am
    I could not have said it better. I have actually seen a few of his stand-up routines and they were just okay. But for him to come to Seattle and act the fool and then blame everyone but him for the outcome is just outrageous. He's claiming his reputation as a black man and a father has been ruined. Who ruined it? The same person who was smoking marijuana and assulting his own fans. What kind of father does that? The little respect I had for him is gone and replaced with utter disdain. Go away, Katt, and don't come back. We don't need your kind here.
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  • Drool wrote...
    I Didn't Know Who He Was Until Yesterday
    December 4, 2012 8:09 am
    Look at all the free advertising KIRO is giving him.
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  • chellesbelles wrote...
    @drool
    December 4, 2012 9:00 am
    Good for you that you didn't know who he was until yesterday. I am embarrassed to say that I did know who he was and actually spent money to see one of his shows. Shame on me.
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  • Seattlenomatterwhat wrote...
    Of course the line all of you white males have used about him.
    December 4, 2012 8:10 pm
    Of course you didn't know who he is because the only black comedians most of you on this website know are either Bill Cosby,Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock. There's a reason he was suppose to do 3 shows because each one sold out right after the next.He's had several stand up dvd's and has been in several movies also. He was being an idot I have to admit. But if you didn't know who he was I guess you won't miss him right ?
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  • vanderleun wrote...
    A nothing and a nobody
    December 4, 2012 8:42 am
    doing nothing for nobody with no talent. A blight on the planet. Door. A**. Bang!
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  • BikeNazi wrote...
    ...And nothing of value was lost
    December 4, 2012 8:56 am
    There needs to be a correction: He ruined his reputation in Seattle by being a schmuck. All of this BS can be pinned squarely on him, but as long as there are others blame he might as well. He's Suge's boy.
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  • HPD 5-0 wrote...
    He ruined his reputation in Seattle by being a schmuck.
    December 4, 2012 4:06 pm
    Now THAT is funny. Seattle's 'rep" is already ruined. Have you seen the top story? Nothing but gays, commies, whackos and nut jobs live there.
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  • Regularjoe44 wrote...
    Awwww....
    December 4, 2012 5:38 pm
    ...HPD,you beat me to it. I was thinking pretty much the same thing when I read the BN post. Can't fix stupid.
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  • Mo Gaud wrote...
    Over
    December 4, 2012 8:57 am
    Rated.
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