In a riveting moment during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, comedian Katt Williams took the stand, delivering testimony that stunned the courtroom by alleging a web of celebrities, including Jay-Z, Tyler Perry, Kevin Hart, and TD Jakes, were complicit in Combs’ alleged criminal enterprise. Reported by Inner City Press, Williams’ claims, though unverified, echo his decade-long warnings about industry corruption, raising questions about evidence in a case already fraught with sensational allegations, akin to prior Kanye West, Wendy Williams, and WNBA controversies.

Williams entered the courtroom solemnly, carrying a folder of alleged documents—NDAs, emails, and timelines—claiming they substantiated his past accusations. “I warned y’all years ago, and you laughed,” he told the jury, asserting he embedded truths in his comedy, ignored because of his delivery. He described a pattern: celebrities attending Combs’ exclusive parties, signing NDAs, and emerging with lucrative deals. “It ain’t about music. It’s about control,” he said, alleging Combs was a gatekeeper, using hidden cameras and blackmail to enforce silence.

Listing names like Jay-Z, Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, Steve Harvey, and TD Jakes, Williams claimed they attended Combs’ events, described not as celebrations but “initiations.” He alleged Combs recorded attendees to secure leverage, ensuring compliance. “They walk in clean, leave with something they can’t scrub off,” he said, pointing to sudden career boosts—like Hart’s rise from canceled sitcoms to stadium tours—as evidence of a “machine” rewarding loyalty. No concrete evidence, such as recordings, has been publicly verified, raising doubts about admissibility.

Williams singled out Tyler Perry, alleging his rise was orchestrated by Combs’ network. He claimed Bad Boy staff coordinated early screenings for Perry’s films, like Diary of a Mad Black Woman, in exchange for loyalty. “That wasn’t random. That was planned,” Williams said, noting Perry distanced himself from truth-tellers to protect his empire. He referenced Perry’s actors, like Lance Gross, changing after working with him, though specifics were vague. Perry’s team has not commented, and no legal documents tie him directly to Combs’ charges.

Kevin Hart faced scrutiny for his rapid ascent, which Williams tied to Combs’ investment network. He alleged Hart attended a 2013 Miami party with a setup mirroring Cassie Ventura’s testimony about “freak-offs,” acting as a “handler” to make recruits feel safe. Williams claimed his own refusal of similar offers led to blacklisting, while Hart secured franchises like Jumanji. Hart’s representatives have not responded, and no evidence corroborates Williams’ claims, echoing the WNBA’s unverified allegations issue.

Williams accused Steve Harvey of “commercial obedience,” alleging he stayed silent about Combs’ actions, even bringing his daughter Lori to dine with Combs after her relationship with Justin Combs. He claimed Harvey stole a TV pitch, rebranded as The Steve Harvey Show, though no legal filings support this. For TD Jakes, Williams alleged he sanitized Combs’ image through gospel concerts, discouraging artists from exposing crossover events. Jakes’ ministry has not addressed the claims, and no financial records link him to Combs.

The testimony’s most chilling aspect was Williams’ claim of pervasive surveillance at Combs’ events, with pinhole cameras and encrypted backups creating a “digital vault” of blackmail. He cited Ashton Kutcher’s quip, “What happens at a Diddy party stays at a Diddy party,” as evidence of known recordings. Williams also highlighted silenced voices, like Dave Chappelle and Martin Lawrence, who faced backlash for resisting the system. No recordings have surfaced, and Combs’ defense likely dismissed the claims as speculative, as with prior testimonies.

Social media erupted, with #KattWilliams trending, but skepticism persists due to Williams’ history of controversial statements. The trial, focused on Combs’ racketeering and trafficking charges, risks being overshadowed by unverified celebrity allegations, similar to Kanye West’s and Wendy Williams’ testimonies. Prosecutors have not confirmed pursuing Williams’ claims, and the absence of tangible evidence—tapes, NDAs, or emails—underscores the need for substantiation, as seen in the WNBA’s evidence-lacking controversy. As the May 5, 2025, trial nears, Williams’ testimony has cast a shadow over Hollywood, but its impact hinges on proof.