The comedy’s infighting is making headlines as the buzz surrounding Monique and Katt Williams’ must-see podcast appearance on “Club Shay Shay” grows. But at what cost?
The interview, in which black entertainment luminaries such as Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry came under fire for allegedly violating industry laws, has since been criticized as potentially damaging to someone’s career in particular. In some cases, it has sparked debate about overreach.
Chris Spencer, known in the comedy world for his role on “The Jamie Foxx Show” and as a writer, said the issues Williams and Mo’Nique shared on NFL great Shannon Sharpe’s platform should be kept behind closed doors. I think so. “I don’t think a lot of that stuff should be aired that way,” Spencer said of the actress’ comments about Winfrey and Perry during an appearance on “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” he said frankly.
Spencer and Smith were discussing the possibility of a comedy character involving them both. of pimp chronicles Returning to the joke star and Monique, Spencer said the name of a Hollywood entertainer with multiple hypes came to mind. “Jamie Foxx is someone that everyone looks up to, and…even though he hasn’t been on stage in years, he’s someone we know.” [who] I’ve seen everything in this industry called music, stand-up, movies, etc. [and] TV,” he said.
“If he actually came out and said something, a lot of people would say, ‘Jamie has a point.'” Chris Rock has that voice, Kevin. [Hart] — All these guys have voices like this. Steve Harvey has this voice. He’s seen the world of entertainment,” Spencer continued. original king of comedy The comedy veteran said Headliner has not publicly addressed Williams’ “Club Shay Shay” comments and has no intention of doing so in the future.
“You’re not going to hear from Steve,” Spencer said flatly.he then When trying to convince Harvey to address the rift, he recalled being told, “That’s one of the coldest lines I’ve ever heard.” He said, “Have you ever seen the moon bark at a dog?”
Monique and Williams’ interview has also been criticized by TV judge Greg Mathis, who believes their feud is doing more harm than good to the black community.