Pimp Down: The Rise & Fall of Katt Williams is an insider's view of what went wrong with one of the most meteoric careers in modern show business. It's also a cautionary tale of 21st Century fame. In 2008 Katt Williams, who had
risen to become one of the most controversial, sought after entertainer's in America solidified such lofty hype with a $50 million grossing comedy tour followed up by a well publicized meltdown and retirement.
How could it all go so wrong so fast? What happened to the crown pimp of comedy? As his personal writer and right-hand man of almost two years I was there when it crumbled and I'll pick up the pieces for you to examine. The tantrums, drugs, lavish hotels, sexual exploits, booze, expensive cars, multiple
suicide attempts, private jets, fans, celebrity worship, swanky homes, hanger-ons, tour disputes, jail time, court dates, gang hits, fat cigars and betrayal – you'll get it all. Few comedians reach the heights of Katt Williams or had so much to throw away when he imploded.
“Pimp Down” seeks to answer why 'the new Richard Pryor' and so many in show business embody the Prince song and literally go crazy.