Katt Williams now has a permanent mark in his home neighborhood of Avondale in Cincinnati, Ohio, as residents named a street in his honor, dubbing it “Katt Williams Way.” The celebration took place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, with the city unveiling the new honorary road sign at the intersection of Reading and Maple Streets.
Mo’Nique, Red Grant, Mark Curry, Tommy Davidson, and Lady of Rage were reportedly in attendance, though most of those sightings come from fans trying to identify faces in blurry videos, so take the guest list with a grain of salt. “It’s a blessing to have all of these people that I don’t know that I’m connected to spiritually,” Katt Williams remarked at the ceremony. He continued: “Even as a young person growing up here, I understood that names meant something. And so, I understood that Cincinnati must’ve been a great place. Because even as a child, it had such a long name. And I thought it was a special place, I thought that great people came from here.”
Williams reflected on his upbringing, saying, “I thought the girls were good-looking, I thought the guys were smart. I thought this was a place that you could really do something and make somebody proud.” He concluded with heartfelt sentiments: “And the fact that it’s come full circle—I’ve been in the business since 1995—this is the thing that means the most to me. Even if it’s honorary, I appreciate Katt Williams Way. And A-1 from day one. You can’t forget where you came from if you never leave. Thank you so much, and I appreciate y’all.”
The honor was well-deserved, as Mo’Nique took a moment to congratulate Katt Williams, thanking him for everything he’s done both on and off the stage. Mark Curry also shared heartfelt words, reflecting on their long-standing friendship and the mutual love they’ve built over the years, joking that Williams deserves not just a street, but an entire freeway.
The ceremony wrapped up with Williams, alongside some help, unveiling the street sign beneath Reading Road to a wave of cheers from the crowd. Throughout the celebration, folks congregated and mingled on the street corner, with most cheering and taking to the mic. At one point, Katt proudly held up a replica of the sign for everyone to see before heading out to prep for his comedy show in the city later that evening.
It's only fitting that a Katt Williams video like this pops up on my timeline today. I was just thinking about Katt Williams this past weekend. A random Twitter account tweeted out a comedy Mount Rushmore, listing Bernie Mac, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chapelle, and Richard Pryor. While it's unclear if it was meant to represent only black comedians, the real stand-up comedy Mount Rushmore looks different. Clearly, I’m exaggerating a bit, but I think Katt Williams is hands down the most underrated comedian of all time.
Comedian Nick Mullen once described Katt Williams' stand-up in a way that's always stuck with me. He said that Katt Williams does comedy at the absolute highest level of difficulty. If 99.99% of professional comedians took the stage in front of a Katt Williams crowd, they would turn around and walk out. Why? Because that's a room where comedy is not possible; it’s a rap concert. The fans are there for a party, and you can’t control that. But Katt Williams thrives in it. He commands the audience's attention, using the entire stage while pouring sweat out of every orifice on his body. He’ll have a sold-out theater of screaming fans crying with laughter for 90 straight minutes.
Katt Williams' entertainment value goes far beyond just his stand-up routine. I don't think anyone has as high of a hit rate on being thoroughly entertaining and hilarious every time he performs, whether it’s prepared material or an improvised rant. When you see Katt Williams' name in a headline, you know you're in for some excitement. His job is to entertain, and he always delivers.
For some reason, you don't often see him mentioned among the greats. Perhaps it’s due to his many arrests or his willingness to call out anyone, regardless of status. Until recently, it seemed like people used his name more as a punchline than anything. But that was never fair. Even at his worst, no comedian commands a stage like Katt Williams. He consistently crushes it in a theater full of rowdy fans, whether with his prepared material or off-the-cuff rants.
The man is a legend. He absolutely deserves a key to the city, and a street named after him in his hometown of Cincinnati. They should name all their streets after him; he’s that funny. By all accounts, from people in the industry, he’s also a genuinely great guy. He’s done so much for other comedians and for people in general. There are countless stories that speak to how charitable Katt Williams is.
In a blog post published on April 21, 2025, two comedians highlighted his charitable nature. They shared anecdotes that showcase his kindness and generosity, emphasizing how many people are better off thanks to knowing him. It’s hard to argue against the impact he’s had on the comedy scene and the lives of those around him.
While Katt Williams has made his fair share of mistakes, including being banned from multiple counties in Georgia, it seems he means well. Overall, many people are better off for having him in their lives. Not a lot of people in Katt Williams’ position can say that, which makes his story all the more compelling.
