"There comes a time, when the “laughing stock” runs out, and its not all fun and games anymore!" - Eboni Gray
UPDATE: Thanks for the Love and Continued Support Family!!! To date, we need to raise only $1,700 more in order to retain Attorney Michael R. Shapiro. Our donations from private sponsors and other individual donors have covered more than half of the total retainer amount!!! You are the reason I have faith in teamwork!!! It begins with the foundation...
Her Story:
The wife of popular actor/comedian, Katt Williams, has recently surfaced, eager to tell her side of the story.
With all the negative press and ongoing legal issues that follow the comedian, Eboni explains how foul play is funneled from the inside out. Katt Williams, like any other celebrity, has an entourage of women who follow him around while assumingly handling business responsibilities such as booking, management, public relations efforts, etc.
After noticing that more partying than 'working' was being done, clearly due to the decline in Mr. Williams' career and reputation, this began to create a hostile work environment for the comedian and his main lady. Eboni, more commonly known as “Firefly” entered into a “civil union" (common law marriage) with Mr. Williams in February in 2010.
Soon after coming to terms, Eboni and Katt went on the road together. Their plans were to travel to Haiti and lend helping hands towards the devastation due to Hurricane Irene. The trip was cut short after she and the rest of the entourage were arrested in Tijuana, Mexico. The charges involved firearms and ammunition concealed on Katt’s production vehicle. With the charges against “Firefly” still pending, it seems that trouble was always a punch line away.
The comedian and his 'staff' were apprehended once again in June 2011. In between dates on the first leg of Katt’s tour, they occupied one of his rental properties in Palmdale, Ca. The 'hired help' (insurgent) arrived with his tractor to do landscaping work for the owner (although no work order has been located as of yet). He began the job prematurely, without allowing Katt and other occupants to clear the way. This put Katt, his children, and the others in extreme danger, resulting in the outrageous actions from everyone in the path of the crazed tractor driver. Charges against the comedian were rejected by the District Attorney, however, his wife’s assault charges are still pending in L.A. County.
With Firefly launching her career as a fire performer, she exited this joke of a lifestyle, in hopes to regroup and find help for her sinking husband. “Pitch this as an intervention,” says Eboni, who at the time, was still filled with faith that her marriage and business affairs with her husband were salvageable.
Currently, Eboni has been fulfilling her promises - traveling & speaking to the urban community, while Katt wraps up the third leg of his 'Growth Spurt' tour. Please show your support by making a generous donation TODAY, as Ms. Gray does not deserve to serve time for saving her husband's life, nor should she go to prison for acting responsibly in self-defense for herself and Mr. Williams' children.
For Interviews: FreeFireflyFoundation@gmail.com
Read more about the Tractor Incident Here (2 articles):
http://www.tmz.com/2011/08/16/katt-williams-no-charges-arrest-tractor-palmdale-california-arrest-felony-intimidating-a-witness/
http://nypost.com/2011/06/13/comedian-katt-williams-arrested-for-alleged-attack-on-californian-tractor-driver/
Hear the 911 Call Here:
https://www.google.com/#q=katt+williams+tractor+incident+911+audio
What We Need & What You Get:
With TMZ.com covering the incident, the media attention has urged Attorney Michael R. Shapiro to reach out to Eboni, expressing great interest in providing legal representation ($7,500 retainer) for this high-profile, complex case.
With your help, 'FireFLY' will be able to retain a reputable attorney to assist in the dismissal of these frivolous charges, as well as continue writing her memoir, with the necessary literary supplies.
$7,500 - Retainer for Attorney, Michael R. Shapiro
$600 - Stipend for Round-Trip travel to get 'FireFLY' from Texas to California to deliver Substantial Evidence to Mr. Shapiro for this High-profile, Complex Case.
$450 - To acquire recommended 501c(3) status for the Free Firefly Foundation
$150 - Purchase of Dragon Naturally Speaking by Nuance. Voice recognition tool to assist 'FireFLY' with the completion of her Literary Project.
$700 - Professional Photography & Videography for Documentary
$600 - Additional Necessary Expenses such as Copyright Filings, Literary Editing, Publishing, Possible Ghostwriting, and Scheduled Interviews
- If the $10,000 goal is not met with the launch of the first campaign, any funds collected will still go towards the specified needs. Since there is no limit to how many campaigns can be created with Indiegogo, we will continue to campaign until our goal is reached and 'FireFLY' gets justice!
The Impact:
Currently, Eboni has been fulfilling her promises - traveling & speaking to the urban community, while Katt wraps up the third leg of his 'Growth Spurt' tour. Please show your support by making a generous donation TODAY, as Ms. Gray does not deserve to serve time for saving her husband's life, nor should she go to prison for acting responsibly in self-defense for herself and Mr. Williams' children.
Eboni and Mr. Williams both are very familiar with crowdfunding campaigns. As a foundation for the Free Firefly Foundation & the Katt Williams Order of Philanthropic Development, crowdfunding has been a primary avenue to aquire necessary funds for passion projects which are currently in development.
More recently, Katt donated $1,100 to Arsenio Hall, as kind gesture to help Mr. Hall with a crowdfunding campaign to purchase the L.A. Clippers. Mr. Williams and his staff have also raised funds for a private film, "Christmas In Beverly Hills,"
VIEW:
Crowdfunding to Buy Los Angeles Clippers: Gets $1,100 fromKatt Williams
http://www.tmz.com/2014/05/02/katt-williams-gives-1-100-to-arsenio-hall-to-buy-the-clippers/
Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign for "Christmas in Beverly Hills" https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1300321981/christmas-in-beverly-hills?ref=live
Other Ways You Can Help:
We understand that some people just can’t contribute cash, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help. In-kind donations are also accepted:
- Even if your are unable to help financially, please help us get the word out and make some noise about Eboni's campaign. Word of mouth is more important than money at times. Moral support and words of encouragement are always appreciated!
- Any social media interaction is valuable. Please use the Indiegogo share tools to spread the word on Facebook, Twitter and more!
"No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you."
~Althea Gibson
Meet Eboni:
Eboni is an Artist, Activist, Entertainer and Co-Founder of the Katt Williams Order of Philanthropic Development. Eboni is affectionately known as "FireFLY the Beauty" due to her natural artistic abilities that include fire dancing and fire manipulation.
After graduating high school at Dallas Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School in Dallas, Texas, Eboni went on to major in Funeral Service at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and Fashion & Interior Design, Merchandising and Retail Buying at Wade College. The decision to attend Wade College catapulted "FireFLY' straight into the International Retail Trade Industry by rewarding her with a career which allowed her to work Market shows at the Dallas World Trade Center. Currently, Eboni is Pack Chairperson for Pack 915 of the Boys Scouts of America. She is responsible for 32 of 36 troops in the Cimarron District, which is in Pleasant Grove, Texas.
In 2010, Eboni was featured on the Judge Mathis Show, where her legal case and performance inspired Judge Greg Mathis to recognize the episode as "Judge Mathis Clip of the Week" (Jan. 18, 2010)
FireFLY has appeared in several music videos which include multiplatinum-selling rap artists and producers such as Papa Reu (Cash Money Records, Cash Money/Young Money, and Reu Muzik) and Rick Ross and Triple C'S (Maybach Music and Cash Money/Young Money), and has worked passionately on Philanthropic efforts with Grammy award-winning artist Erykah Badu, and the Beautiful Love Incorporated Non-Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D.). She has also served on the Economic Development Committee as a Creative Director for Ms. Badu's Historic Black Forest Theater.
Eboni is the Founder of the Free FireFLY Foundation, and is also the Organizer of the Baby Abyss Project for Neonatal & Infant Mortality Awareness, in memoriam of her firstborn baby girl, Abyss, who was born July 17, 2013 and passed July 19, 2013.
Eboni has been in an 'estranged' marriage to Comedy Great, Micah S. "Katt" Williams for the past four years, therefore, she is currently in a civil union with an absolute Gentleman; Mr. Jeff Pointer (Money Mobb Empire, Pointer Sisters, Usher, Ozone Vodka, Nue Vodka, etc.), of Dallas, Tx.
FireFLY is currently working on a Memoir which will include some of her experiences with Mr. Williams, as well as other life experiences...
For More on FireFLY, Follow these Links:
Judge Mathis Clip of the Week:
View FireFLY's Demo Video Here:
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." ~Aesop
