Kevin Hart demanded Kai Cenat be allowed to stream at BET Awards or he wouldn’t host

In simpler terms, Kevin Hart made it clear to Kai Cenat that unless he was permitted to live-stream the BET Awards without any restrictions, he would not perform as the host.

Due to Kai Cenat’s meteoric rise as a top-tier internet streamer, he’s collaborated with several well-known personalities. Names like John Cena, Ice Spice, and Drake have graced his live streams at various times.

Indeed, Kevin Hart and Druski frequently team up with Kai. They’ve even spent the night at his place and celebrated Thanksgiving together. Given any major projects Kai might have in store, it’s likely that these two won’t miss out.

Once more, it was evident at the 2025 BET Awards. Hart was selected as the host, yet it was Kai who was up on stage, distributing awards, and socializing with everyone behind the scenes – even with Kendrick Lamar and SZA.

Kevin Hart wouldn’t host BET Awards without Kai Cenat

On various occasions, the three of them would gather to ponder over the course of the evening, reminiscing about their journey since their initial live broadcast together. This introspection eventually prompted Hart to share some of the conditions he’d set to bring Kai on board.

The speaker noted that you’ve been working on a level similar to streaming, and we’re bridging the divide between being a streamer and achieving stardom. They emphasized that streamers have the potential, and indeed should be recognized, as the future stars.”

Or more casually:

“The entertainer pointed out that you’ve been operating in the streaming sphere, and we’re making it clear why streamers can—and should—be seen as the next big thing.

I am serving as your bridge for this event. Please be mindful of that and ensure things run smoothly. I made significant efforts to make sure Kai could return and stream, so it would be greatly appreciated if you all can honor that.

Additionally, it should be mentioned that apart from hosting the award ceremony, Kai was granted free access to the entire venue backstage. This allowed him to encounter Wale, who was engrossed in a game of Smash Bros on his Nintendo Switch.

Later on, the rapper playfully teased Kai, saying that he had apparently overlooked him, and their first encounter had become quite popular online.

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2025-06-11 13:19