This moment hits different when you realize one key detail. They didn't even stream the BAFTAs live. That means people behind the scenes saw everything go down in real time and still chose to keep it in [music] the final broadcast anyway. That decision wasn't random and it definitely wasn't harmless. Now, here's where it gets wild. A Babalawo, for context, [music] is a priest or spiritual guide in the Yoruba religion. But what really shook people was [music] what happened on that stage. You don't care how people feel about the ritual. It's about does following the ritual work? You should know about this moment is that the BAFTAs were not streamed live. So they saw this happen in real time. Then when they edited together their broadcast, they decided to leave this in. >> Who gave you that name and how do you think it shaped the man you are today? I'm a Babalawo and my mom, when I was born, I was you know, I got the name, you know, you know, fresh out the womb. And I just try to, you know, live live in that purpose, you know, every day since. So a Babalawo is a priest or diviner in the Yoruba religion. God is good. God is good. Just last month, Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were put in an uncomfortable spotlight at the BAFTAs in London when someone in the crowd yelled a racist slur at them on camera. And even though the show was pre-recorded, they still left that moment in for the whole world to see. No edits, no protection, nothing. Michael and Delroy had to stand there and take it right in front of everyone. Now, [music] fast forward just 4 weeks, same actor, same film, but now [music] he's at the Oscars. He's holding a best actor trophy, getting a full standing ovation, cameras flashing everywhere. >> [music] >> That's a massive switch up. So the question is, coincidence or something deeper going on? Because Kat Williams isn't buying it. He's saying the people running the industry pick and choose when to embarrass someone and when to lift them up. [music] And if something feels staged, it probably is. Now things start getting even more intense because some people online are pushing this way further. They're saying the entire Oscar ceremony isn't just an award show, it's some kind of ritual packed with hidden symbolism. Hollywood is not really there to entertain you. Like that's great that that happens, but um propaganda is something that is important to all civilizations. So as you all know, that gold statue, saying it looks just like an ancient Egyptian figure tied to death and the underworld. And then they highlight the name itself, Oscar, Sokar. That similarity has people raising eyebrows fast. But let's bring it back [music] to Michael B. Jordan because this is where the situation really gets uncomfortable. There's a growing claim that this big Oscar win didn't just happen naturally. It came after he was publicly embarrassed just weeks earlier during that BAFTAs moment. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were hit with a racist outburst shouted from the crowd right there on camera. Now, the explanation given was that the person responsible has Tourette's and that quickly became the main narrative. And the Oscar goes to Michael B. Jordan. >> [cheering] >> And because of that, Michael and Delroy couldn't really respond without backlash. But here's what people keep questioning. The broadcast had a delay, meaning they had time to cut it out but didn't. A microphone somehow picked up someone sitting dozens of rows away at the exact moment those two men were on stage. That timing feels way too precise for some viewers. Apologies came out, [music] statements were made, and the story moved on publicly. But in that moment, Michael B. Jordan was left standing there, [music] forced to absorb all of it in silence. And that part didn't just disappear. All of this played out on camera right in front of the entire world. And what really stands out is the silence that followed. Michael B. Jordan didn't say [music] a single word about the incident afterward. >> The guy had to decide what he was going to do with his career and then he No, we have to understand that these are two giants and our field if you're a black person. Correct. This is two guys too big [music] and too good to be involved in what >> Meanwhile, Delroy Lindo actually spoke up and called out the BAFTAs saying he wished someone had reached out to them after what happened. >> [music] >> That contrast didn't go unnoticed. Then just 4 weeks later, boom, Michael lands his first Oscar, his first nomination for the [music] exact same movie. That kind of turnaround had people looking twice. And it's not the first time something like this has happened either. >> [screaming] >> I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do [music] and be. Think back to that wild Oscars moment with Chris Rock and Will Smith. Both of them were publicly embarrassed in completely different ways during the same night. Yet less than an hour later, Will Smith is on stage holding his first Oscar. The humiliation and the celebration happened back to back in the same broadcast. Now, Kat Williams is stepping in with a bold take. I understand what is worth doing when the industry is canceling one black guy. I know what happens when they are going to elevate another. And I know what happens when they don't care about either one. I'm saying that everything that happens in a business that's based off of pretend that seems like a setup is. >> He's saying this isn't random at all. According to him, the industry relies on major stars to make these shocking moments hit harder. [music] And when something feels carefully set up like that, it might not be by accident. And then look at what came after that moment. [music] Will Smith ends up banned from the Oscars for 10 years. His career clearly took [music] a hit. His movie Emancipation didn't perform well and things haven't really felt the same since then. Meanwhile, Chris Rock went in the opposite direction. His career took off. He landed a major Netflix special and started selling out arenas again. stances are not Um we we see them as oh this is live. He said something about his wife and he got [music] mad and jeopardized his career. That contrast is hard to ignore. And this is exactly what Kat is pointing at. In his view, in these situations, somebody always takes the loss and somebody else comes out on top. Back in 2022, Will was the one facing the fallout while Chris benefited after that very public moment. Now fast forward to 2026 and people are drawing similar comparisons. The claim is that Michael B. Jordan faced that uncomfortable moment at the BAFTAs and then shortly after he's standing on stage at the Oscars accepting a huge win. Same pattern, different names. [music] But Kat is saying this didn't just start recently. It goes way back, all the way to 1940 when Hattie McDaniel became the first black actor to win an Oscar for Gone with the Wind. there in. These are when two large boulders come together and you can't >> That should have been a pure celebration. But even that moment came with serious limitations. She played a role that leans into stereotypes, something many people were uneasy about. And on top of that, during one of the biggest nights of her life, she wasn't even allowed to sit with the other guests at the main table. They didn't even let her sit with everyone else. Hattie McDaniel was placed at a segregated table in the back of the room, separated from the very people she made history among. That moment was groundbreaking but also deeply uncomfortable when you really look at it. That guy is the one that will have to slap. In all of these situations, [music] it's only the artist that's losing. Somebody makes big money. But then jump ahead to 2002 and you've got Halle Berry. To this day, she's still the only black woman to ever win best actress in a leading role at the Oscars. [music] That alone says a lot. And the role she won for, Monster's Ball, playing a woman caught in a painful situation involving a white man connected to the execution of her black husband. Yes, she broke a major barrier, but [music] people still questioned the kind of role that got rewarded. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science, fellow members of the motion picture industry and honored guests, this is one of the happiest moments of my life. And I want to thank each one of you who had a part in selecting me for one of the awards. Then there's Mo'Nique in 2010. >> [music] >> She won for Precious, playing a deeply harsh and troubled mother. But after her win, everything shifted. She [music] spoke openly about not wanting to campaign for free or play industry games. And suddenly opportunities dried up. She had the Oscar but still found herself pushed aside. >> [laughter] >> And in 2014, Lupita Nyong'o wins for 12 Years a Slave, delivering a powerful performance. But even she later shared that many of the roles coming her way afterward were similar parts, repeating the same kind of story again and again. Some people even pointed out that after Lupita's win, she was being pushed toward playing another enslaved character again, this time on a ship. That pattern raised a lot of eyebrows and added to the bigger conversation. [music] Then things take an even darker turn when people bring up moments like Jennifer Hudson in 2007. She won an Oscar for Dreamgirls, a huge achievement, but the timing stood out to many. Just months before that ceremony, she went through a heartbreaking personal tragedy involving the loss of close family members. It's a sensitive topic, [music] but some online still connected to this larger theory, even though there's no evidence tying those events together. And then there's the bigger picture that keeps coming up. >> [music] >> People point out how rare it's been for black creators to win in certain major categories. Halle Berry is still the only black woman to win best actress in a leading role since 2002. In best actor, there have only been a small number of winners over nearly a century, and best director wins have also been extremely limited. >> [music] >> So the conversation keeps circling back to control and opportunity. The idea being you can appear on screen, you can deliver powerful performances, but having full control behind the scenes is still a different battle. If I had done [music] something wrong contractually, they would have sued me. The reason why no one could do anything to me contractually, because they found out I did nothing wrong contractually. [music] And when you see Michael B. Jordan holding that Oscar, it is a powerful image. But Katt Williams raises a tough question. What did he have to go through before that moment? The reward shows up in Hollywood just 4 weeks later. Same movie, same man, but now everything looks completely different. One moment there's controversy and [music] discomfort on a stage overseas, and the next there's applause, bright lights, and a gold statue in [music] hand. That sharp turnaround is exactly what has people talking, and the bigger question keeps coming back. How often has this kind of pattern played out before? After I won that Academy Award, you know, you'd think, "Oh, I'm going to get lead roles here and there." Oh, Lupita, we'd like to play you to play another movie where you're a slave, but this time you're on a slave ship. You know, those are the kinds of offers I was getting in the months after winning my Academy Award. >> And some people hear this and immediately brush it off and say it's just coincidence, or people connecting dots that don't belong together. And that's fair to question. Not everything is a hidden plan. But when you line up moments from the past to now, it does make you stop [music] and think for a second. From Hattie McDaniel being separated from the main room on the very night she made history, >> [music] >> to more recent moments where actors faced public discomfort before major wins, the timeline starts to look a little too familiar for some viewers. It doesn't prove anything on its own, but it definitely raises eyebrows. Katt Williams put it in a way that stuck with a lot of people. If something [music] feels staged or carefully timed, then maybe it's not completely random. Maybe there's more going on behind the curtain than what we're allowed to see. Now I want to hear from you. Do you think this is all just coincidence, or do you believe there's something deeper happening behind the scenes? Drop your thoughts in the comments. [music] Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video, and stay tuned for what's coming next.