Kevin Hart kicked off the 2025 BET Awards with a fiery monologue that left the audience at the Peacock Theater in stitches—and a few celebrities slightly scorched.
Serving as the host for this year’s event on Monday, June 9, the comedian wasted no time diving into the headlines with a mix of comedy and controversy.
“It’s Kanye—Don’t Let Him In!”
Midway through his monologue, Hart dramatically pulled out his phone and pretended to receive a text from Kanye West.
“Oh sh*t, it’s Kanye,” he exclaimed. “Yep, he says he’s out front, waiting for someone to invite him in.”
With perfect comedic timing, Hart followed up with a zinger referencing Kanye’s recent performance antics in “Vultures: The Movie”, in which he allegedly bit Playboi Carti.
“We all saw Sinners—don’t let his ass in here so he can bite somebody again, okay?”
“Nobody let Kanye in. No! Not tonight!”
Diddy Dragged Over Afterparty Warnings
Next up in Hart’s comedy crosshairs: Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently facing a federal trial involving sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
“Take your asses home after this,” Hart warned the audience. “That’s why I did this on a Monday—people gotta go to work tomorrow!”
Taking a sly jab at Diddy’s alleged wild afterparties, Hart continued:
“That’s where sh*t gets slippery—at them goddamn afterparties. We’re learning a lot about people, ain’t we?”
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs: No Boats, No Pink Stuff
Even Cardi B and her boyfriend Stefon Diggs weren’t spared. The couple is under scrutiny after a viral video showed Diggs holding a mysterious pink substance while aboard a yacht.
“No yachts, no boats. Cardi B, no pink stuff—what the f**k? None of that stuff,” Hart joked. “Everybody’s gonna get hit tonight. We’re live. It’s gonna be a good time.”
A Bold Start to a Wild Night
Hart’s no-holds-barred humor set the tone for a night full of performances, surprises, and more sharp-tongued commentary. Whether you loved it or found it too edgy, there’s no denying one thing:
Kevin Hart brought the heat.
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