Is Katt Williams Crazy? His Family Thinks He Might Be

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Published: Monday - November 17, 2008
Words by Liz "Red" Thomas

Katt Williams (Photo: Getty Images)

Comedian Katt Williams tried to check into a hotel in Sumter, South Carolina on Friday morning (November 14) wearing a bathrobe, which prompted the motel clerk to call the police.

In an interview with Local news channel WIC, clerk Marion Donning said she thought something was wrong with the comedian called the police. The female clerk said Williams came in, wearing a bathrobe, wanting to check into a room for a couple of days. But, when she asked for his ID, he acted rather oddly.

"And when I asked for his ID, he stared to look in his pockets and couldn't find his ID," Donning said, adding she had no idea who he was.

The comedian was trying to check into the Mt. Vernon Hotel at around 8:30 a.m., but wasn't able to because he had no ID. He then went outside to a black SUV, and returned with another man.

"I told him he would be responsible for him," Donning explained to the other man. "And at that time the gentleman in the bathrobe said, 'Well I make $20 million year, and you're trying to take responsibility for me?'"

The clerk said Williams than started to lose his composure, and in footage from the hotel, you can see Williams squatting by the door.

"I just wondered if he was alright," she said.

Williams and the other man both left without checking into the hotel.

According to the news channel, Sumter County deputies said that around noon, Williams showed up to the law office of Garrell Deas about two blocks away from the motel. Police picked up the comedian as a part of a probate court order by the court to drive him to the hospital for a mental evaluation, after the comedian's family told a judge they were worried about his mental health.

He was in town visiting a relative said reports.

At press time, there was no word yet if Williams was still at the Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

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COMMENTS (15)

Philly's finest Says:
Friday - December 5, 2008 at 5:26pm

damn philly-o stop hatin you makin philly look bad.A brotha cant make no money wit out the haters comin in a pack but its ok cause Katt loves yall lol but i pary for the best with katt and i hope god takes him in his hands

Gina Says:
Monday - December 1, 2008 at 5:24pm

He might have been visited by that man from California that sold Martin Lawrence people that Ooooweee! But really. I love me some Katt Williams and pray for his speddy recovery regardless of the cause.

don't worry about it Says:
Thursday - November 20, 2008 at 3:25pm

I wish u mutha fuckas would shut da fuck up nd pray for da nigga, its ignorant mutha fuckas like u dat make a nigga act da way da act dats y he's n da situation he's in now, juss pray for him, Damn grow up!!!

Keondray Says:
Wednesday - November 19, 2008 at 8:27pm

i beileve that Katt's girlfriend probably put him out..........and he needed somewhere to stay............he was tired from 300 shows......and 18 months on tour.........

Philly-O Says:
Wednesday - November 19, 2008 at 10:32am

He ain't even THAT funny! How the fuck is he makin' $20 mil a year? lol, but for real, that's some crazy shit.

Booya Says:
Tuesday - November 18, 2008 at 6:17pm

P.S: That Barry White perm is a mess.

Booya Says:
Tuesday - November 18, 2008 at 6:13pm

Some bad weed? Maybe....Crazy? That's a stretch. I hope Katt Williams is not crazy. He's probably going through changes. We all get depressed and want to run to a deserted Island once in our life. Hell if I could take a vaction like Katt & Dave, I would too.

Toiya Says:
Tuesday - November 18, 2008 at 3:52pm

Man, everyone has a bad day. Had it been someone (black)who wasn't in the entertainment industry, would they have had a problem. Nigga could've been put out the house or something? It's crazy how people take things and run with you. Katt, you a'ight with me!!!!!

doo doo jones Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 5:54pm

We might have to give katt a pass on this one. We can't believe everything we hear in the media. So what the brotha checked in a hotel with a bathrobe on and didnt have his ID. Like yall havent left the house in flip flops and a t-shirt.

STL shorty Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 12:50am

KATT - you trippin - No one is against you - you just need to plant your feet back on the ground and stop smokin for a whle - You tooo NOID - dude - get it together - Your brain function too much to smoke weed - so you may have to give it up.

KK Kay Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 12:09am

This is the same shit that caused Dave Chapelle to take a 6 month hiatus to Africa. Somewhat known comedian to superstar overnight will take its toll on anyone. I hope this man takes some time off for real.

Kimberly Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 7:35am

I went to see Katt Williams show @ the MGM Grand Casino in CT on November 8th and was surprised .... I've seen his standup before and he has always delivered. But it's apparent he has stretched himself too thin and the fatigue is getting to him. Get better Katt .... after all you've done in the industry ... you deserve a rest (but please don't retire because your comedy will be sorely missed)!

Lady Di Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 7:13am

Posted on Friday 14th Publicist statement released: Yesterday, we reported that comedian Katt Williams had been hospitalized to undergo a pyschiatric evaluation. See story here [link not inlcuded]. Williams' publicist just released the following statement to Punchline Magazine. Following an arduous 300 shows and an 18-month touring schedule that left him incredibly fatigued, Katt felt compelled to be with his family in an effort to deal with his stress. While doing so, he is under a doctor's care. As this is a private and personal matter, we hope the media will respect his family's request for privacy. Yvette Shearer Shearer Public Relations

Dianna Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 6:01am

Kat, whatever is going on with you; I wish you the best of health and pray that you seek the professional help that you need to get through these issues. God Bless!

SPARKS Says:
Monday - November 17, 2008 at 4:42am

yo katt boi, luks like u been avin 2 much of dat green grass eh?? go eeezy b, da whole world is goin green. lol.