Kevin Hart has been set to host the 2025 BET Awards, which are set for June 9 airing live on BET from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
This year’s edition marks the 25th anniversary of the awards show, with a sideline event BET Experience set for June 5–8 with four days of immersive, fan-focused events in L.A.
Hart marked the host announcement Tuesday with a trailer.
“Kevin Hart is a powerhouse of an entertainer. His impact spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. As we celebrate 25 years of the BET Awards, we couldn’t think of a more dynamic host to lead this historic night,” said Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “Kevin’s unmatched charisma, comedic brilliance, and deep-rooted connection to our culture make him the perfect choice to commemorate this milestone event.”
The BET Awards honor the year’s the most influential voices in Black culture across music, film, TV and sports. Nominations and performers announcement for this year’s show are still to come.
Orlando is executive producer for BET Awards 2025 with Jamal Noisette, BET’s SVP Tentpoles & Music Community Engagement. Jesse Collins Entertainment is producing, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also exec producing.
