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Kevin Hart, Katt Williams End Feud at Netflix Roast

5/12/2026

Summary

Kevin Hart Reconciles

Kevin Hart and Katt Williams ended their feud by shaking hands and hugging at Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on May 10, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Regina Hall announced Katt Williams as a surprise performer over two hours into the show.
Katt Williams mocked Kevin Hart’s star power, accused him of stealing roles and called him an industry plant.
Kevin Hart offered an olive-branch, saying he wanted to be Katt Williams’s brother and friend.

Summary

Jeff Ross Roasts

The three-hour roast blended rehearsed bits with spontaneous moments, keeping it edgy and unpredictable.
Comedian Jeff Ross wore a replica of comedian Eddie Murphy’s red leather suit and jabbed comedian Kevin Hart about Diddy parties.
Producer Casey Patterson protected the surprise by posting fake dressing-room signs and restricting script access for the guest of honor.
Teleprompter operators acted as a high-wire act, tweaking jokes when comics improvised or cut material.

History

Historical Context

Televised roasts moved from the New York Friars Club’s first TV event—the 1998 Drew Carey roast—to Comedy Central’s own series launched in 2003. Jeff Ross, dubbed “Roastmaster General,” has appeared at every Comedy Central roast since the 2005 Pamela Anderson show and led the 2006 William Shatner roast, a model later adopted by streaming services for subscriber-driven specials.

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Kevin Hart Reconciles

Kevin Hart and Katt Williams ended their feud by shaking hands and hugging at Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on May 10, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
Regina Hall announced Katt Williams as a surprise performer over two hours into the show.
Katt Williams mocked Kevin Hart’s star power, accused him of stealing roles and called him an industry plant.
Kevin Hart offered an olive-branch, saying he wanted to be Katt Williams’s brother and friend.

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