Spike Lee to Direct Katt Williams HBO Comedy Special

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Katt Williams is heading back to HBO for his second stand up comedy special, and Spike Lee is directing.  Katt’s first HBO special, “The Pimp Chronicles Pt. 1,” was released in 2006.  Williams also appeared on Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam for HBO, and his ecclectic collection of performances range the gamut, including  “Scary Movie 5”  the “Boondocks” kids series, and MTV’s Wild ‘n Out.  He’s also known for his unconventional and sometimes controversial appearances.

The show will be taped on May 17, 2014 at the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario California.

Spike Lee is also directing Jerrod Carmichael’s first comedy special for HBO.  The air date has not yet been announced.

UPDATE:   KATT WILLIAMS: PRICELESS debuts SATURDAY, AUG. 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO.

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