Hey folks, it looks like Cat Williams and Steve Harvey are about to take their beef to the next level. These two have been clashing for ages, but now it seems like things might get physical. Back in January, Cat Williams appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay podcast and didn’t hold back, throwing major shade at Steve Harvey. Steve tried to respond, telling Cat to keep his name out of his mouth, but we all know Cat isn’t one to back down easily.
Since that interview, Steve Harvey has been getting hit hard on social media, thanks to Cat’s comments and accusations. Recently, during one of his shows, Steve took the opportunity to address the situation, even threatening to confront Cat in person. Cat, of course, wasn’t about to let that slide. He shot back, threatening to show up and throw down with Steve. And as always, Cat went the extra mile—literally—showing off his speed and dropping some spicy gossip, accusing Steve of being a fraud and misleading his fans.
So, what’s behind this ongoing drama, and are these two really going to have a public showdown? Even though Cat’s interview was nine months ago, and you might think things would have calmed down, it looks like the feud is still very much alive. With that interview racking up over 70 million views and Cat calling out various celebs, the drama isn’t going anywhere soon. Let’s break down what’s really going on and see if these two are headed for a messy street fight.
It looks like Steve Harvey and Cat Williams are definitely not on good terms, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. Cat went all out during his Club Shay interview, throwing some serious shade at Steve. He didn’t just criticize Steve’s work ethic; he accused him of being a thief, a liar, and a master manipulator. Just to be clear, those are Cat’s opinions, not mine.
This isn’t the first time Cat’s thrown shade at Steve. He’s hinted before that Steve might have a habit of swiping jokes from other comedians. On Club Shay, Cat didn’t hold back, saying Steve would take his jokes, let them sit for a few years until people forgot, then pull them out with a little twist and act like they were his own. Cat also took a swipe at Steve’s famous rags-to-riches story, claiming Steve has misled his fans about his past.
If you’ve been following Steve Harvey, you’ve probably heard about his journey from poverty, including that infamous tale of living in his car because he couldn’t pay rent. But Cat has a different take. He claims that while Steve may have struggled financially, the whole “living in his car” story is a bit of a stretch. According to Cat, Steve was never as broke as he made it out to be and even accused Steve of stealing Cat’s own story of living in a car and sleeping in parking lots. Cat’s take? Steve’s homelessness story is just not true. Back when Steve was touring with Mark Curry 25 years ago, he was reportedly making $3,000 per show and doing five shows a week.
Cat also took a jab at Steve’s personal life narrative, saying something along the lines of, “Did they just rewrite their stories? This is my thanks to my wife; I’m where I am. You said that about your first wife, then you went and married someone else. That ‘Think Like a Man’ stuff—what’s up with that? They think they can just change history.” Cat’s comments were definitely a pointed critique.
Why did Cat Williams and Steve Harvey end up clashing so publicly, and what really triggered their feud? It’s hard to believe it all started out of nowhere. Back in the day, Steve and Cat actually got along pretty well. When Cat was just starting his comedy career, Steve, who was already a big name, gave him his stamp of approval. For instance, at the 2005 BET Comedy Awards, Steve introduced Cat with glowing praise: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome one of the hottest young comedians in the country today. I’m telling you, he’s got my stamp. This Cat is high. Please put your hands together for Cat!”
But by 2008, things took a sharp turn. The drama began when they started arguing over who was the better comedian. Cat was claiming he had more talent in his pinky finger than Steve, while Steve reminded everyone of his long track record and success. The situation escalated when they were both booked for the same New Year’s Eve show in Detroit, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
Years later, Cat spilled some details, saying he wasn’t even supposed to be at that Detroit show initially. He claimed he was on the verge of leaving comedy but was persuaded by the organizers to perform to help sell tickets. Cat said Steve got annoyed about his spot on the lineup and started throwing shade. Steve, known for his sharp tongue, fired back, accusing Cat of using their supposed beef as a gimmick to promote the show, which Steve found unacceptable.
You know, this whole drama? It’s not really my concern. It seems like some people just want to stir up trouble to get their names out there. Fine, go ahead and do your thing, but don’t expect to build your reputation off of me. Steve Harvey was up on that stage doing his thing without any shady moves or tricks. But when Cat Williams came on right after Steve, he went all out. His entire segment felt like a roast session aimed straight at Steve Harvey. He didn’t hold back—criticizing Steve’s style, comedy, and everything else. It was intense and raw, like you really had to be there to catch the full brunt of it.
So why has Cat been holding onto this grudge for so long, and why did he come at Steve so hard on Club Shay? If you think Cat might have softened up or felt a bit of remorse for going after Steve, think again. Cat’s not losing any sleep over it. In fact, during his Club Shay appearance, he made it clear that he thought his roast was so over-the-top it might’ve pushed Steve to retire from stand-up comedy. Cat stood by his words with complete conviction, and he meant every bit of it.
But wait, there’s more to this story. Cat Williams didn’t just accuse Steve Harvey of stealing his jokes; he also claimed that Steve swiped material from Mark Curry. Cat said Steve watched Mark’s entire sitcom and then took all his ideas, including the concept for his own show where he plays a principal, rocks a high-top fade, and gives off the impression that he’s got the best hair in the business—though Cat says it’s just a wig. According to Cat, Steve didn’t just steal Mark’s jokes but also took Mark’s movie idea and pitched it as his own.
Cat didn’t stop there. He called out Steve for lying about why his acting career didn’t take off and exposed him for pretending to be homeless. Cat revealed that while Steve was claiming to be down on his luck, he was actually making up to $3,000 per show while touring with Mark Curry. Steve was performing five times a week—so, do the math.
Cat also reignited the old beef between Steve and the late Bernie Mac. Bernie had accused Steve of trying to block his career, which Bernie mentioned in a GQ interview. Years ago, there were reports that someone representing Steve allegedly called Ocean’s 11 director Steven Soderbergh, asking him to reconsider casting Bernie because Steve was supposedly more popular. Bernie’s response? “I heard about that. I was told about it. You know these people. Are you surprised? It’s always about him.”
It looks like Cat was defending other comedians he felt were wronged by Steve and really dragged him over his head and mustache. So why did it take Steve so long to respond, and why does he want to fight Cat? While Steve had a few things to say initially, he recently clapped back at a show, threatening to throw down. “Don’t do that, man. I stay away from it now. Do I want to? Yes, ‘cause I’m a human being, and I used to be a fighter, and I still got hands. They’re slow, but if you get real close, I can still knock you out. I’ll shoot you straight out your head.”
I’ve got to admit, I’d pay good money to see these two throw down. Just picture Steve Harvey trying to dance his way through a fight, while Cat Williams is off in the corner laughing, both of them looking like they’re more suited for a comedy show than a boxing ring. But hey, you can’t underestimate those old-timers—they’ve got that sneaky “old-man strength.”
Word on the street is that Cat Williams is itching to take things to the next level with Steve. He’s reportedly ready to show off his skills and isn’t shy about saying Steve can catch those hands anytime. We’ve been following this beef for too long to just be left hanging, so bring it on. And if there’s cash involved, even better!
Fans are having a field day online, with comments like, “Who’s gonna throw a hip out first?” Steve Harvey had plenty to say about Cat, calling him out with some harsh words. But notice he never actually called Cat a liar? It’s been a while since that interview, so his response now feels a bit off. And who’s this “unaccomplished hater” he’s talking about? Definitely not Cat Williams. Steve’s claim that he’ll knock out Cat? Seems like he’s all talk. Maybe he should focus on his family and stop with the drama. Ouch!
So, what do you think? Is Steve Harvey really up for this fight, or is he just blowing hot air?