Comedian Kevin Hart brought the heat during his opening monologue at the 2025 BET Awards, leaving no punches pulled as he roasted several high-profile guests, including Sean “Diddy” Combs and Kanye West. The 45-year-old comedian got personal with Combs, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking charges, by making a comment about after-parties that left many in the crowd raising an eyebrow.
Hart also took aim at West, jokingly saying he’s always waiting to be invited into a conversation or situation, despite his claims of being “out front.” The comedian also made light of West’s recent antisemitic rant on social media.
However, Hart didn’t just focus on criticizing his targets. He also gave shoutouts to several female rappers, including Cardi B, who was roasted for partying on a yacht with her boyfriend and allegedly using cocaine. Despite the jokes, Hart maintained a positive tone towards women in hip-hop, praising their contributions to music.
The 2025 BET Awards were filled with star-studded performances by artists like Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, and Jennifer Hudson, as well as an Ultimate Icon Award given to Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/entertainment/kevin-hart-roasts-diddy-kanye-west-in-2025-bet-awards-monologue