Family Thinks Katt is Krazy

Katt WilliamsComedian Katt Williams' real life drama is nothing to laugh at.

Williams' family is so concerned about his mental health, they have asked a judge to order him to seek a psychiatric evaluation.

It all started at a motel in South Carolina where, according to The Sumter Item, cops responded to a suspicious persons call and found Williams dressed in a bath robe with a towel wrapped around his head, trying to check in. Police made no arrests that night -- but later Katt showed up at a random law office asking attorney Garryl Deas for help.

According to Deas, Katt was speaking gibberish claiming the cops were trying to "violate his rights," and everyone had turned against him. Williams family members have since gotten a police escort to transport him to a local hospital for psychiatric evaluation. They told Deas they were seeking to get him "committed."

No word yet as to the outcome of his evaluation.

UPDATE: Katt's rep tell TMZ, "Following an arduous 300 shows and an 18-month touring schedule that left him incredibly fatigued, Katt felt compelled to be with his family in an effort to deal with his stress. While doing so, he is under a doctor's care. As this is a private and personal matter, we hope the media will respect his family's request for privacy." We're also told that Katt has canceled his Nov. 20 Las Vegas performance.

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16. Damnnnn, Not Kat. Sounds like he's trying to out do Marin Lawrence when he was running down the street naked, or Chris Tucker after he smoked that PCP in FRIDAY. Let's pray for the brotha.

Posted at 2:11PM on Nov 17th 2008 by T Saunders

17. I love Katt! Poor thing! whoever said his family is trying to get money is probably right. . . family always comes out of the woodwork when you're successful, trying to get a piece. . I feel bad for him and wish him well and if you haven't caught his act, you shouldn't speak (to all you haters) cuz he did adopt kids and I don't know him personally but it sounds like he's doing a lot more for those kids than a lot of people do for their own biological offspring. Good on him!

Posted at 3:22PM on Nov 17th 2008 by Buffy2b

18. I did a show with Katt on 11/8 , he showed up late... told no jokes, he kept talking about what he was going thru without saying anything.. he brang Chris Rock up on stage and started to tell everyone how much he loved Chris but it was all gibberish!! Get the man some help.... he is one of the most brilliant stand up comics and all around entertainers I have ever seen and something has gotten to him. Whatever it is I hope he gets his S---t together.

Posted at 6:44PM on Nov 17th 2008 by Sweet papa

19. KATT IS GREAT! I PRAY HE FOCUS ON HIS OWN STARSHIP NOW. IM ON HIS TEAM.

Posted at 5:18PM on Nov 22nd 2008 by jjackieh

20. everybody talkin about katt is suckers, he's funny as heck and he's a great actor. yes he's 1ft 5in, but still talented. just like he said in his first show, YOU NEED HATERS, THATS THEIR JOBS!!

Posted at 8:46PM on Nov 18th 2008 by cintelligent1

21. I'm sorry to hear about Katt, I hope he has a speedy recovery, and I will keep him in my prayers. I look forward to his comeback show, ya'll know it's gonna be off the chain!!!!!!! Keep your head up pimpin!!!!

Posted at 4:28AM on Nov 21st 2008 by savoryjncincy

22. to all the wanna b reporters like #7 shut yo mouth , you tie yours up. instead of talkin ' dumb $#!T. pray for him
that what he needs.Katt i love u. and prayin for a speedy recovery

Posted at 3:57AM on Nov 23rd 2008 by tjai

23. Sometimes it amazes me to read idiotic comments about people who are going through struggles. Perhaps before you display your 'judgement badge', you should first be certain that you have all the FACTS, then ask yourselves if you are honestly in a position to take GOD's place. After all, only HE can judge us, right? My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.

Posted at 1:26AM on Dec 3rd 2008 by Concerned

24. To "Deek", dont make an ass out of yourself, out of his 8 kids, 7 are adopted, he has one biological child, it is my understanding the rest came from foster care and similar situations, that is to be respected, regardless of other opinions about him, most definitely not his "biggest failure", he doesn't need to "tie down his wang" or whatever idiotic thing you said, quit making remarks about which you know nothing. Besides it is my understanding he has had some other family/personal problems and some drug problems and has relocated to a better place to deal with these issues, as well as at least taking a break from the stand up and other commitments...

Posted at 7:17AM on Dec 16th 2008 by PH

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