Kevin Hart Roasts Sean Combs Amid Ongoing Sex Trafficking Trial at BET Awards

At the 2025 BET Awards, comedian Kevin Hart used his opening monologue to roast Sean "Diddy" Combs amid the rapper's ongoing federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, jokingly banning after-parties and urging attendees to go home early since the event was held on a Monday. Hart referenced the notorious "freak-off" parties hosted by Combs, which involved allegations of drug use and large amounts of baby oil, a detail highlighted by the federal investigation. In addition to Diddy, Hart took jabs at Kanye West for his disruptive behavior and Cardi B regarding a yacht party linked to mysterious pink powder, but balanced his humor by acknowledging and praising women in hip-hop later in the show. Despite the sharp humor, Hart maintained a tone of good-natured comedy throughout the event. The monologue underscored the current controversies surrounding these celebrities while also celebrating Black culture and artists at the awards ceremony.