Ashima Franklin REVEALS Ali Siddiq Tried To SABOTAGE Katt Williams Tour | HO

July 17, 2025

The world of stand-up comedy is no stranger to drama, but the latest feud between Katt Williams and Ali Siddiq has taken pettiness to a whole new level. What started as a mysterious falling out has now exploded into a full-blown scandal, thanks to a bombshell revelation from comedian Ashima Franklin. In a no-holds-barred interview on the Monsters Podcast, Ashima spilled the tea on what really happened behind the scenes of Katt Williams’ tour—and why Ali Siddiq found himself kicked to the curb.

Comedy’s Coldest Night: The Ali Siddiq Incident

Let’s set the stage. It’s Houston, Texas—one of the hottest stops on Katt Williams’ sold-out comedy tour. The backstage energy is electric, with comics mingling, prepping their sets, and trying to outdo each other in the one place where egos run wild. But that night, the biggest punchline landed offstage.

According to Ashima Franklin, the drama started when Ali Siddiq allegedly told the tour host that Ashima couldn’t follow his set. “Ali told Shalant that I could not follow him,” Ashima revealed on the podcast, her voice dripping with disbelief. “So he let security say, ‘Yo, you can’t get in here, but here’s your money. Thank you, sir. Have a nice night.’”

The implication? Ali was trying to sabotage Ashima—and when Katt Williams caught wind of the disrespect, he wasn’t having any of it. “When Cat heard this, he told Ali to take that disrespect somewhere else,” Ashima explained. The next night, Ali was denied entry to the venue. Security handed him a check and showed him the door.

Ali’s Side: A Mystery Snub?

But in classic showbiz fashion, the story doesn’t end there. Ali Siddiq, for his part, insists he was blindsided by the snub. In interviews, he’s claimed that he went outside to get his friend Ghetto and was blocked from re-entering the building. “They wouldn’t let me back in, saying that Cat didn’t want you back in the building,” Ali said, sounding genuinely baffled. “I had already performed. I never knew why he was upset about whatever the situation. I never knew what happened.”

Ali painted himself as the victim of a mysterious grudge, kicked off the tour for no reason. He even tore up the check Katt’s team gave him, a dramatic gesture that only fueled the rumors and speculation swirling around the incident.

Katt Williams Claps Back: “I Barely Know The Guy”

Katt Williams, never one to shy away from controversy, finally addressed the beef with his trademark blend of shade and sarcasm. In a recent interview, he flat-out denied knowing Ali Siddiq at all. “A guy I’ve never met was supposed to be doing a show with me,” Katt said, his tone icy. “And I got so angry even though I hadn’t met him that I had security keep him out of the building. See, that’s the problem with lies. They’re faulty from their inception, sir.”

But Katt didn’t stop there. He later brought up the drama again during his sold-out show at 700 P.M. in Brooklyn, this time dismissing the whole thing as a simple contract issue. “I’m not apologizing because somebody did book him,” Katt shrugged. “Maybe this is a money situation. So, somebody get this man a check so that he didn’t lose any money for coming out. I wouldn’t want it to be that type of situation.”

Ashima Speaks Out: The Truth Behind the Beef

So, what’s really going on? According to Ashima Franklin, the feud isn’t just about bruised egos or contract mix-ups. It’s about respect—and the lack thereof. On the Monsters Podcast, Ashima didn’t hold back, claiming that Ali’s backstage comments were a deliberate attempt to undermine her and shake up the tour’s lineup.

“I don’t think Ali actually knew, you know, from me watching the interview. I was like, damn. Ali didn’t know that Cat was mad at him about that,” Ashima said. But whether Ali realized it or not, his words set off a chain reaction that ended with him getting iced out of one of the biggest comedy tours in the country.

Fans Take Sides: Team Katt or Team Ali?

As the story spread across social media, fans quickly split into two camps. Team Katt loyalists cheered their hero for protecting his tour and his fellow comics from what they saw as Ali’s sabotage. “Katt Williams is a legend for a reason. You don’t disrespect the crew and expect to stay on the tour,” wrote one fan on X.

Meanwhile, Team Ali supporters saw the whole thing as an overreaction, with some accusing Katt of being petty and insecure. “Ali Siddiq is one of the funniest dudes out. This whole situation is just ego and miscommunication,” another fan argued.

But one thing everyone agrees on? The level of pettiness is off the charts. In an industry where rivalries are usually played out in subtle jabs and snarky interviews, this beef has become a full-on public spectacle.

Comedy’s Dark Side: Sabotage and Suspicion

The Katt Williams–Ali Siddiq drama has also shone a spotlight on the cutthroat world of stand-up comedy. Behind the laughter and applause, the industry is notorious for backstabbing, jealousy, and ruthless competition. Comics fight for stage time, jockey for position on tours, and sometimes, as Ashima claims, try to sabotage one another to get ahead.

“Comedy is a tough business,” Ashima said. “You gotta have thick skin. But there’s a line you don’t cross. You don’t try to mess with someone else’s spot.”

Insiders say this kind of drama is more common than fans realize. “Touring is stressful. Egos get bruised, people get paranoid, and sometimes things get messy,” said one anonymous source close to the tour. “But what happened with Ali and Katt? That’s next level.”

The Fallout: Will There Be a Reunion?

With the beef now out in the open, the big question is whether Katt Williams and Ali Siddiq will ever bury the hatchet. So far, neither side seems ready to back down. Katt has made it clear he’s not interested in an apology—or in working with Ali again. Ali, meanwhile, has doubled down on his story, insisting he was wronged and that the whole thing was blown out of proportion.

Some fans are holding out hope for a reconciliation, dreaming of a surprise reunion onstage. But those close to the comics say it’s unlikely. “There’s too much pride on both sides,” said one industry insider. “This isn’t just about one night in Houston. It’s about respect, reputation, and who gets to run the show.”

The Final Word: Petty or Justified?

In the end, the Katt Williams–Ali Siddiq feud is a classic case of comedy’s dark side colliding with showbiz egos. Was Ali really trying to sabotage the tour, or was it all just a misunderstanding blown out of proportion by backstage gossip? Did Katt overreact, or was he just protecting his brand and his crew?

Only those who were there that night in Houston know the real truth. But one thing’s for sure: the drama isn’t over. As Ashima Franklin’s revelations continue to ripple through the comedy world, fans are left wondering who will be the next to get the boot—and whether any comic is truly safe when the spotlight turns ugly.

Stay tuned, because in the world of stand-up, the jokes may be funny, but the beefs are dead serious.