On January 3, 2024, Katt Williams appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, where he candidly criticized prominent Black comedians.
Approximately an hour into the conversation, he delved into his 2018 appearance on V-103’s “Frank and Wanda In the Morning” show.
Williams’ revelations during this discussion shocked listeners and offered intriguing insights into the entertainment industry.
In a January 3, 2024 episode of Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, comedian Katt Williams revisited his viral 2018 appearance on Wanda Smith’s “Frank and Wanda In the Morning” radio show. Williams accused Smith of breaking promises to avoid sensitive topics, leading to a heated exchange with derogatory language and LGBTQ implications. Williams also alleged that Smith’s husband, LaMorris Sellers, threatened him with a firearm during the same weekend, creating a life-threatening situation.
Did Katt Williams and Wanda Smith Get into a Fight?
In the January 3, 2024, episode of Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, comedian Katt Williams was asked about his infamous 2018 appearance on the Atlanta-based radio show “Frank and Wanda In the Morning,” hosted by Wanda Smith.
The radio show’s appearance quickly went viral due to a heated exchange between Williams and Smith. The incident had left a lasting impact, and now, years later, Williams was revisiting the contentious moment.
He recalled that his appearance was initially meant to be a celebration of his Emmy win for his role in Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” series.
According to Williams, Smith had promised before the interview that they wouldn’t discuss sensitive topics such as his family, legal troubles, or previous cases.
However, things took a different turn during the conversation, and Williams felt that Smith was attempting to embarrass him, leading to the heated exchange.
Williams also pointed out that Smith had used derogatory language, specifically implying that he was gay.
He asserted that such comments were offensive and particularly problematic given his significant LGBTQ+ fanbase.
Williams felt that Smith’s use of derogatory language was a contributing factor to her subsequent online cancellation.
Moreover, Williams made a shocking revelation about an alleged incident involving Smith’s husband, LaMorris Sellers.
He claimed that Sellers had threatened him with a firearm during the same weekend as the radio show confrontation. Williams stated,
“They tried to kill me this same weekend. Not in jokes, with a real gun in my real face on real camera.”
Williams asserted that he was put in a life-threatening situation as a result of participating in this contentious exchange.
However, Sellers had a different perspective on the incident. In 2018, he denied pulling out a firearm on Williams and claimed that his only intention had been to protect his wife, Wanda Smith.
He asserted that he wasn’t seeking conflict but had wanted Williams to move on from the situation.
Reflecting on that memorable radio exchange, Wanda Smith once revealed her emotions during a conversation with her co-worker and boss, Frank Ski.
She tearfully expressed her disappointment that Frank Ski hadn’t intervened during the roast. Smith believed that Frank Ski should have stopped the exchange, given his position as the show’s host.
She expressed her frustration, stating,
“I did expect you — as the man of the house — to stop the kids from playing. And that never happened.”
Frank Ski defended his stance on the incident in response to Smith’s emotional outburst. He explained that he had perceived the exchange as a typical comedic exchange or “playing the dozens” between two comedians.
Frank Ski didn’t feel that Smith was genuinely hurt by the situation and emphasized that she had the power to call for a commercial break if she had wanted to halt the conversation.
He asserted, “It’s unfair to say I should have stopped it just because you lost.”
Smith also believed that Williams had intended to attack her right from the start, claiming that he came after her whenever she asked him something during the interview.
Following the uproar caused by the radio show incident and the subsequent events, Wanda Smith was ousted from her position as the voice of Atlanta.
Who Is Wanda Smith?
Wanda Smith, a renowned radio host and comedian, made her mark on Atlanta’s V-103 radio station.
She co-hosted the highly acclaimed “Frank and Wanda in the Morning” show and began her career as a writer for the influential series Def Comedy Jam.
Wanda’s talents extended to acting, gracing the screens in films like “Madea Goes to Jail” and “Madea’s Witness Protection.”
Beyond her entertainment roles, Wanda is celebrated for her role in founding the empowering female group, ‘Girls Stand Together.’
In her personal life, she is happily married to LaMorris Sellers, and together, they have three children: Tavares, Giovanni, and Isaiah. She enjoyed a close collaboration with radio personality Frank Ski throughout her career.
However, in a challenging turn of events, Wanda Smith faced health issues when an abscess was discovered in her ovary.
This health scare unfolded while she was en route to visit relatives in Mississippi, experiencing excruciating abdominal pain.
Her husband, LaMorris, rushed her to an emergency room in Mobile, Alabama, where a series of tests eventually revealed the presence of the abscess.
Wanda’s battle with this condition led her to spend more than two weeks in two different hospitals, but her determination and resilience paved the way for her recovery.
Remarkably, she swiftly returned to the airwaves in 2018, continuing her broadcasting career.
Wanda Smith’s accomplishments have not gone unnoticed.
She earned the title of Atlanta’s Happiest Girl, a recognition featured in Atlanta’s Good Life Magazine, particularly in their prestigious Who’s Who in Black Atlanta Empowered Women’s edition.
Her impact in both entertainment and her commitment to empowering women underscore her enduring influence and significance in Atlanta’s cultural landscape.
What do you think of the new revelations in the beef between Katt Williams and Wanda Smith? Are you looking at the entire incident in a different light? Whose side are you taking, if at all?
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Source: The Atlanta Voice and Club Shay Shay
