Kevin Hart showcased a masterclass of hosting abilities at the 2025 BET Awards — an opinion shared by his celebrity peers in real-time!!!

TMZ Hip Hop was everywhere on the scene after the BET Awards let out in DTLA last night … Deon Cole gave us his review of K. Hart’s performance — a rousing 10/10!!!

Kevin Gates told us the hosting magic is all in the name, Tiny Harris and Jermaine Dupri felt this year’s show was the best in a long time and Tamar Braxton thinks Kevin should return in 2026 … it was a hit!!!

Kendrick Lamar showed up to accept a slew of awards, and A-listers such as Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, SZA, Lizzo and Keke Palmer also boosted the star power on the red carpet and inside the venue.

Doechii used her spotlight moment at the 2025 BET Awards to stick it to President Donald Trump … blaming him for wreaking havoc right outside the building!!!

The Top Dawg Entertainment-signed rapper was awarded Best Female Hip Hop Artist on Monday night and launched into political blast on the podium … scolding “Trump’s ruthless attacks” and called out the government for masking the actions under the guise of “law and order.”

As we told you earlier, BET moved forward with the awards in downtown Los Angeles at the Peacock Theater just hours after fiery clashes from protesters and police and Doechii says couldn’t ignore the world around her.