Katt Williams Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Katt Williams Net Worth

American comedian, rapper, and actor Katt Williams boasts a fortune of $5 million. He rose to fame through his stand-up comedy, showcasing lively performances and astute insights on various subjects. Williams’ comedy specials, such as “Katt Williams: Live” and “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’,” have garnered widespread acclaim. Moreover, he is recognized for his contributions to the improv show “Wild ‘n Out” and his roles in films like “Norbit” (2007) and the character Money Mike in the comedy “Friday After Next” (2002).

Shannon Sharpe’s 2024 Interview

In January 2024, Katt made an appearance on an episode of Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” YouTube show/podcast. During the episode, Shannon raised some queries regarding Katt’s finances. For instance, Shannon mentioned how during the filming of “Friday After Next,” actor Terry Crews alleged that Katt was homeless at the time. Katt clarified that prior to filming, he required a $100,000 dental surgery which he couldn’t afford, hence he opted to reside in his trailer during the shoot.

Furthermore, Katt discussed his financial status, seemingly touching on our evaluation here on CelebrityNetWorth. To provide full transparency, Katt shared that upon checking his net worth, he actually possessed more than the reported amount at the time. He also stated that he earned more from his recent Netflix special than his recorded net worth. Additionally, he mentioned making $100k for each stand-up show in a small town and giving $10k to local charity from those earnings. Katt also mentioned rejecting $50 million offers four times in his career to preserve his integrity, labeled himself as “one of the wealthiest individuals in history,” claimed to earn $10 million per Netflix special, and alleged that Ludacris sold his soul to the Illuminati for $200 million. Here is the specific excerpt where Katt mentions his net worth:

Although our net worth estimation might be conservative and Katt likely holds a significant income, he has encountered various legal troubles and alleged financial challenges in recent times, including rumored home foreclosure on a property in Calabasas, California. Currently, Katt seems to reside in a rather average residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia, which he purportedly acquired in 2013 for $235,000. Moreover, there is the incident of the purportedly stolen $59 million…

Reported Misappropriation of $59 Million

During a June 2019 conversation with Jemele Hill, Katt revealed losing a colossal $59 million due to embezzlement orchestrated by some of his former employees. Williams realized the severity of his situation when the US Department of Justice launched an inquiry into his finances, uncovering an embezzlement scheme targeted at him:

“In my quest to identify the source of my recurring adversities, we discovered that it was actually individuals from my own circle… This revelation emerged only after the Department of Justice indicted these individuals for embezzling $59 million from Katt Williams.“

Furthermore, Williams expressed the necessity of maintaining secrecy regarding the case due to its ongoing nature: “[I]t’s been quite a saga, and much of it cannot be disclosed. It’s an ongoing matter.” This clarifies the limited information on the specifics of the incident. Williams also mentioned terminating the employees involved upon learning about their actions, as they attempted further extortion through blackmail.

Notably, authorities at one point suspected Williams himself of engaging in money laundering:

“There was this suspicion that I was concealing the funds until a deeper investigation highlighted that it made no sense for me to launder my own funds.“

Early Life and Career Origins

Katt Williams, born Micah Sierra Williams on September 2, 1971, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was raised in Dayton, Ohio, by politically and socially engaged guardians. A standout student, Williams excelled academically, garnering accolades. At 13, he emancipated himself and relocated to Florida, sustaining himself by vending on the streets.

His comedy journey commenced in his hometown of Cincinnati online.in the Avondale neighborhood. He would utilize the comedians’ entrance to access clubs despite being underaged. In his late adolescence, he relocated to San Francisco, where he refined his standup act at local nightspots.

Comedy Journey

As a stand-up comedian in San Francisco during the late 1990s, Katt performed at some remarkable venues, including the Hollywood Park Casino, The Icehouse, and The Improv. Thanks to his standup, he became a regular on BET standup programs like “Comic View”. As a stand-up comedian, he established an acting career joking about topics such as Michael Jackson, middle-American evangelism, the imprisonment of Martha Stewart, and various ironies regarding race in America. Through the years, he has amassed a broad and devoted following, mostly among young African-American males.

His initial comedy special, “Katt Williams Live: Let a Playa Play,” was broadcasted in 2006, and his second special (his first for HBO) also aired in 2006, titled “The Pimp Chronicles, Pt. 1.” He reached mainstream success with his remarkable movie “American Hustle” in 2007, with its critical success and favorable reception. His third comedy special—and second HBO special—”It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin'” was launched in 2008 and signaled the commencement of Williams delivering material that is more politically inclined. In 2008, he undertook a comedy tour that was recognized as the finest of the year by “Billboard.”

Following a four-year break from stand-up, Williams made his return to stand-up in 2012 with his third HBO comedy special, “Kattpacalypse.” He embarked on his “Growth Spurt” tour in 2013 and released his fourth HBO comedy special, “Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife,” which was helmed by renowned director and producer Spike Lee. Williams unveiled his initial Netflix comedy special, “Great America,” in 2018. The filming took place in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2022, “World War III” was unveiled on Netflix.

Film and Television Path

Williams’ first appearance in film was in 2002 on the American police procedural drama television series “NYPD Blue.” He then gained recognition on the MTV improv show “Wild ‘n Out” as a part of the cast from season 1 to 4 and featured in “Wild ‘n Out” colleague Nick Cannon’s music video for his track “Gigolo” in 2003. Other television endeavors by Williams involve numerous appearances as the character Bobby Shaw on the ABC sitcom “My Wife and Kids,” and he took on the role of roastmaster for the “Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav.” He clinched an Emmy in 2018 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance on the series “Atlanta.”

Williams relished his silver screen inception in the 2002 American Christmas stoner comedy film “Friday After Next,” in which he portrayed the character of Money Mike. He also portrayed supporting roles in movies like “Ganked” (2005), “Norbit” (2007), “The Perfect Holiday” (2007), “Internet Dating” (2008), “Lonely Street” (2008) and “First Sunday” (2008). Since then, he has starred in films such as “Scary Movie 5” (2013), “Father Figures” (2017), “2 Minutes of Fame” (2020), “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2” (2021), and “For the Love of Money” (2021).

Legal Matters and Episodes

Williams has a record of belligerent conduct at live gigs, resulting in shows concluding prematurely. He has also been apprehended multiple times. He was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport in November 2006 after a stolen gun was discovered in his briefcase, eventually admitting to a misdemeanor charge of carrying a concealed firearm. Katt was sentenced to three years’ probation. He was arrested for a second time in June 2011 in relation to an alleged assault on a tractor driver and a third time in November 2012 on accusations of suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after purportedly striking a man with a bottle aboard his tour bus.

Private Life

Williams was briefly involved with the Nation of Islam while residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, he now frequently sports a cross during his standup performances as a representation of his Christian faith. He is the father of 10 children. His son Micah Stephen Williams is an actor most renowned for his role on the Disney Channel series “Good Luck Charlie.”

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