There is something electric about live award shows, flashing lights, high-wattage stars, and the ever-looming possibility that someone might say exactly what everyone is thinking. And when the BET Awards handed the mic to Kevin Hart, the crowd knew they were in for more than just applause breaks and glitter. The show was barely underway when the king of comedy lit the fuse. What followed? An opening monologue, with an attack on Kanye West
, now simply Ye,
that instantly went viral.
While the red carpet sparkled with bling and glam, Hart’s jabs stole the spotlight and left jaws on the floor across living rooms everywhere.
Kevin Hart drops the Ye bomb early on
Kevin Hart wasted no time setting the stage ablaze at the 2025 BET Awards
, delivering a scorching monologue that had the crowd both roaring and squirming. He launched straight into a savage jab at Ye,
with the unforgettable line, “Nobody let Kanye in! Not tonight
.” The laughter hit instantly as Hart painted Ye as a brooding figure “out front waiting for someone to invite him in
,” cleverly comparing him to a vampire lurking from the film Sinners
with razor-sharp comedic precision.
“We all saw the movie Sinners… Don’t let [Ye] in so he can bite Playboi Carti, again”
— Kevin Hart at the BET Awards pic.twitter.com/9Odhglhk4x
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) June 10, 2025
Kevin Hart’s roasting did not stop there.
“So he can bite Playboi Carti again; Playboi Carti definitely been bitten,
” he quipped, triggering waves of hysterics over the bizarre inside joke. The punchline was a masterclass in timing, blending pop culture absurdity with deadpan delivery. The night also featured powerhouse performances from Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti, and Leon Thomas,
fueling the electric atmosphere.
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While Kevin Hart roasted like a pro on stage, the BET Awards quietly handed out honors that celebrated legends and rising stars, proving the night was as much about legacy as laughs.
Kevin Hart’s triumphant return and the night’s biggest honors (so far)
Returning as BET Awards host for the first time since 2011
, Kevin Hart proved his comedic edge is as sharp as ever. Riding the wave of hit Netflix specials
and his action-comedy series Die Hart
, Hart reminded everyone why he remains untouchable in entertainment. Meanwhile, icons like Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg,
and Kirk Franklin
received Ultimate Icon honors, while Kendrick Lamar led with 10 nominations, closely followed by Doechii, Drake, and GloRilla with six each.
Kendrick Lamar’s takin’ over the 2025 BET Awards with 10 nominations. GNX up for Album of the Year, Not Like Us in the mix heavy, and he’s stacked in collabs too — Like That, 30 For 30, luther. Whole night might be his. pic.twitter.com/vHtQxeGzZi
— Kendrick Duckworth (@only_kdo_t) June 9, 2025
Though Ye was a no-show at the BET Awards, his absence felt like part of the script. Kevin Hart turned Ye’s missing presence into prime comedic fuel, wielding sharp but never cruel punchlines that had the room leaning in. The audience’s gasps, applause, and laughter showed just how expertly Hart balanced fearless humor with insider shade, owning the moment without crossing the line.
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