In true Katt Williams fashion, the comedian didn’t hold back during a recent stop on his stand-up tour — this time taking direct aim at rising WNBA star Angel Reese.
🗣️ “Angel’s talking about sitting out like it’s a threat. I’m sure all 12 of her fans are shaking in their boots… Well, do it! We’re waiting!” Williams quipped to an erupting audience, mocking Reese’s recent remarks about sitting out games if WNBA compensation doesn’t improve.
Reese, one of the most visible players in the league today, has been vocal about the pay gap between WNBA and NBA athletes. During ongoing CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) negotiations, she joined other players in calling for salary increases, sparking widespread support from fans and athletes alike. Some even wore shirts reading “Pay Us What You Owe Us” and joined in chants of “PAY THEM!”
But Williams, known for pushing the edge with his humor, decided to question Reese’s leverage — suggesting that her absence might not shake up the league as much as she thinks.
While some fans praised the joke as typical no-holds-barred Katt Williams comedy, others criticized the comments as dismissive of the progress and popularity WNBA players like Reese are bringing to the sport.
Angel Reese, dubbed the “Bayou Barbie,” has yet to respond to the comedian’s remarks publicly, but online debates are heating up. Is it fair game in comedy — or does this highlight the disrespect women’s athletes continue to face?
One thing’s certain: Katt’s comments have added even more fuel to the ongoing conversation about gender pay equity in professional sports.