In the latest twist of celebrity revelations, comedian Katt Williams has teamed upwith rapper 50 Cent to expose media mogul Oprah Winfrey for her allegedunderpayment and mistreatment of black actors in Hollywood.This explosive revelation comes hot on the heels of Taraji P. Henson’s claims thatshe was underpaid for her role in The Color Purple, a filucm co-proded by Oprah.The controversy surrounding Oprah intensified as Katt Williams and 50 Cent tookcenter stage to shed light on what they believe to be the darker side of Oprah’sinfluence in the entertainment industry.Williams, known for his candid commentary, did not hold back during a recentinterview, where he accused Oprah and Tyler Perry of mistreating black actors.The allegations against Oprah gained momentum in 2023 when Taraji P. Hensonspoke out about the systemic underpayment of black actors, a sentiment laterechoed by other black artists. Henson, who claimed to have been blacklisted afterher revelations, found an unexpected ally in 50 Cent. who publicly supported herand denounced Oprah for allegedly exploiting black artists to maintain her positionof power.The longstanding feud between 50 Cent and Oprah dates back to the early days of50 Cent’s music career when Oprah criticized his lyrics as misogynistic and accusedhim of glorifying gun violence. Since then, the two have been at odds, with 50 Centnow seizing the opportunity to stand against Oprah’s alleged injustices.Katt Williams, the latest addition to the anti-Oprah coalition, recently appeared onClub Shay Shay, where he spoke candidly about the mistreatment of black actors inHollywood. Williams did not mince words, calling out Oprah and Tyler Perry for theirroles in what he perceives as the exploitation of black talent.
50 Cent’s vocal support for Taraji P. Henson comes as no surprise, given his trackrecord of standing against perceived injustices in the entertainment industry. Therapper has been a vocal critic of Oprah and her practices, particularly after herinvolvement in the blackballing of actress Mo’Nique. who claimed she wasunderpaid for a movie produced by Oprah.As the controversy unfolds, the entertainment industry is left to grapple with theimplications of these serious allegations against one of its most influential figures.With 50 Cent, Katt Williams, and other black artists joining forces to expose Oprah,the conversation around fair compensation and treatment of black talent inHollywood is gaining momentum. Only time will tell if these revelations will lead tosignificant changes within the industry or if they will remain as contentious points inthe ongaing battle for equality in entertainment.