Steve Harvey's rant on comedians 'tearing each other down' sparks speculation about who he is calling out

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Steve Harvey has sparked a buzz online with his remarks about haters and fellow comedians who undermine others in their performances. His comments have ignited speculation across the internet about who he might be referencing in his remarks. 

Harvey did not take any names but many social media users quickly linked his statements to a jab made by Katt Williams during a January show, targeting Harvey and other comedians. The intrigue surrounding this exchange has captivated audiences, prompting discussions about the dynamics within the comedy scene.

Steve Harvey expresses frustration over fellow comedians for criticizing each other

Steve Harvey recently appeared on a VICE TV 10-part docuseries titled 'Black Comedy In America' along with other comedians and host Chris Spencer in a video dated October 22.

The conversation also touched upon Bernie Mac, who died in 2008. Harvey also appeared to clear the air around claims that he was disloyal to the late comedian. It was a claim Williams suggested during the now popular “Club Shay Shay” sit-down.

Steve Harvey expressed his frustrations about fellow comedians who criticize each other on podcasts.

The video features Harvey discussing the importance of support among friends, saying, "These two dudes right here matter to me in a way where, you know, like he says, if we're going through something, we call each other because we care for each other and know the real person. I know they’re lying about you online. I know that podcast is nonsense."

He went on to reflect on the trend of comedians attacking one another in what seemed to be leaning towards the comments Williams previously made, asking, "Hold up, dog. Where did that come from? When did we become this way? Why? Who decided we should tear each other down? You’ve never heard me say a disparaging remark about another comedian. Nowhere have you heard him, him, or him?"

Harvey questioned the motives behind such actions, emphasizing, "We’re not cut from that cloth. So what’s your motive for doing this? And you’re not going to tie him down; look, I have a real platform. I have a radio show that reaches 9.5 million people every day."

Harvey asserted his influence, stating, "Could turn that mic on and let you have it. I could seriously affect your career permanently because I have four hours a day to do it. But I don’t do that. I don’t have time for you, man. "

"I’m not in the tearing-down business. I’m in the uplifting business, regardless of what you say. Because I’m, look, man, I’m like an internet sensation. They just go after me on the internet because there’s nothing else to focus on," he confessed. 

Internet thinks Steve Harvey is talking about Katt Williams 

After hearing Steve Harvey’s comments, which many suspect were directed at actor and comedian Katt Williams.  Several Internet users tried to connect the dots and theorized if his comments stemmed from the dispute between Williams and Harvey. 

His remarks received mixed reactions online, with some siding with Harvey, while others speculating that the comedian may have been referring to Williams when he spoke about people in the "tearing-down business."

One user slammed Harvey as they wrote, "I used to really admire him. It’s sad how corrupt he homes off acting like he’s a victim." 

A fan of Harvey, brushed aside the comments disparaging the comedian as they wrote, "Steve Harvey is easily the greatest comedian of all time.. Not tryna debate. Blocking instantly." 

One person commented, "Too spirited for someone who's supposed to be unbothered... Katt really touched a nerve 😩." 

Another asked, "Why didn't he say Katy Williams name?"

One individual wrote, "He's literally doing the same thing in this video. 😂"

 Another X user theorized, “He is talking about Katt Williams if yall are wondering.” 

One person pointed out, “Katt got him rattled.”

One social media user backed Harvey as they shared, “I agree, Steve! That Katt Williams interview reeked of jealousy and hate. I watched it twice to see if I missed something because everyone was raving about it. However, I had the same takeaway. The interview did well because people love to see Black people tear each other down.” 

Another asked, “So he waited 9 months to address it?”

Katt Williams' barb about Steve Harvey being a ‘low-brow comedian’

Williams back in January this year took an alleged dig at Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley during an appearance on the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast, according to USA Today.

Speaking to Shannon Sharpe, Williams alleged the trio were "low-brow comedians" who were spreading mistruths about him. He reportedly described Cedric, Harvey, and Smiley as a "gang."

In one of his bombshell reveals, Williams alleged that Harvey, who starred as a high school music teacher on 1996's 'The Steve Harvey Show', stole the premise of his show from comedian Mark Curry. 

Curry starred as teacher Mark Cooper on the 1992 sitcom 'Hangin' with Mr Cooper', which debuted in 1992.

"The same Steve that went to go watch Mark Curry do his whole sitcom and then stole everything Mark Curry had," Williams had said. "Now Steve got a sitcom where he's the principal and he wears a suit."

He didn't stop there, Williams even dissed Harvey's acting and dismissed how Harvey once said he did not want to be a movie star.

"You couldn't be a movie star," Williams said. "There are 30,000 new scripts in Hollywood every year. Not one of them asked for a country bumpkin Black dude that can't talk good … and look like Mr. Potato Head. There ain't none. You have to have range."

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