Kevin Hart, the American comedian and actor, is set to host the 2025 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards.
The 25th edition of the annual awards ceremony will be held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9.
Taking to Instagram, Hart shared his excitement about hosting the event for the second time.
“Y’all thought I was done after the first time? Nah,” his post read. “I had to come back and do it BIGGER. It’s official — I’m hosting the 25th anniversary of the #BETAwards June 9th. Shoutout to @therealhartbeat for producing this announcement!
“Back like he never left… @kevinhart4realis hosting the #BETAwards for the second time! This year, it’s a black tie affair — 25 years of legendary moments, and we’re turning it all the way up. Expect the laughs, the surprises, the energy… and a night the culture will never forget,” BET added.
“Let’s make history. Again. See y’all June 9th.”
“When we asked folks who should host this year’s BET AWARDS online, in the streets, among other celebs and throughout social media, one name came back to us loud and clear: Kevin Hart,” said Stephen Hill, BET’s president of music programming and specials. “He is blue flame right now and we are looking forward to working with him on the show,” stated Hill. “His energy, wit and the always fantastic performances will make for yet another must see event—and the ‘Chocolate Droppa’ might even get a verse in the show.”
For nominees, Chris Brown leads everyone with 6 nominations across multiple categories and right behind him is Lil Wayne with 5 nominations in several categories. Rounding out the list and tied with 4 nominations each are Kanye West, Rihanna and Drake.
Leading up to the show, the BET Experience to Los Angeles will feature multiple concerts, a Fan Fest, and many more events for the culture.
So far, performers include Buju Banton, The Roots, Lil’ Kim, Redman & Method Man, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Raekwon, Nick Cannon, and more across multiple venues and stages, with more announcements to come.
In 2023, Billboard named Hart the ‘Highest Grossing Comedian of the Year’. In 2024, he received the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy.