Article Updated on Aug 26th: Despite reports and other information that we were given by Live Nation, the Memphis Police Department, and the Southhaven Police Department, the Katt Williams Tour was currently on a break at the time of the Reggie Carroll murder. The last date of the tour was July 4th, 2025, and this incident did not happen while on tour. It should also be noted that Carroll was a comedian on the tour, but as you see, the tour was on a break.
Original article;
The comedy world is mourning the sudden loss of Reggie Carroll, a rising star known for his raw humor, Southern charm, and electrifying stage presence. Carroll was tragically killed last night in Memphis, Tennessee, while on tour with fellow comedian Katt Williams, according to early reports from local sources.
Reggie Carroll, often dubbed “The Knockout King of Comedy,” had built a loyal following through his stand-up performances, viral sketches, and appearances at his own venue, Reggie Carroll’s Comedy Club. Born and raised in Baltimore, Carroll was known for blending streetwise storytelling with sharp punchlines, often drawing from his own life and the culture of the South.
His comedic style was bold, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in the Black experience—earning him spots on national tours and collaborations with comedy heavyweights like Katt Williams.
Details surrounding Carroll’s death are still emerging, but sources indicate the incident occurred late Wednesday night while the tour was technically on a tour stop in Memphis. Authorities have not yet released an official statement, and it’s unclear whether the shooting was targeted or random. The Memphis Police Department is currently investigating.
Carroll’s death adds to a troubling rise in violence in the city, which has already seen over 100 homicides this year.
Fans, fellow comedians, and industry insiders have taken to social media to express their shock and sorrow. Many described Carroll as a “comedy warrior” and “a hometown hero who never forgot where he came from.” His longtime friend and tourmate Katt Williams has yet to make a public statement, but insiders say the tour has been paused indefinitely.
Reggie Carroll’s legacy will live on through the laughter he brought to stages across the country and the community he built in Memphis. His untimely death is a devastating blow to the comedy scene, but his voice, humor, and spirit will continue to echo through those he inspired.
****ARTICLE CORRECTION UPDATE!!!!
According to more sources, including several news outlets, Carroll was taken to the hospital in Memphis, where he later died. It seems Carroll was shot in Southhaven, Mississippi, and taken to the hospital in Memphis, which was 14 minutes away.
The Katt Williams Tour that Carroll was on was on hiatus during this time. One of Carroll’s career highlights was that he was on this tour.
