Willonius Hatcher
Also known as King Willonius
Willonius Hatcher, known as King Willonius, makes comedy, songs and films with AI tools. He began experimenting with AI during the Hollywood actor and writer strikes in 2023, after working as a struggling comedian and screenwriter. TIME named him one of the 100 most influential people in AI in 2024. In 2025 he wrote and directed Enter the BBL Drizzyverse, an Afrofuturist sci-fi comedy. As of October 2026, he works as a comedian, musician and AI filmmaker.
Timeline
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2020
A Clubhouse comedy series
In 2020 he brings his humor to a series on the Clubhouse app.
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2023
Turning to AI during the strikes
A struggling comedian and screenwriter, he begins experimenting with AI during Hollywood's actor and writer strikes in 2023.
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March 2024
The BBL Drizzy song
In March 2024 he applies his audio drama skills to crafting AI songs and films, and BBL Drizzy is his second creation.
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2024
A TIME100 AI honor
In 2024 TIME names him one of the 100 most influential people in AI.
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September 2025
Presenting at the a16z gallery
In September 2025 he presents at the a16z AI Creative Gallery in New York.
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2025
Enter the BBL Drizzyverse
In 2025 he writes and directs Enter the BBL Drizzyverse, an Afrofuturist sci-fi comedy shown at the Generative AI Film Festival at Adobe MAX.
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As of October 2026
Comedian, musician and filmmaker
As of October 2026 he works as a comedian, musician and AI filmmaker.
Sources and credits
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