Kirk Franklin was wary of laughing too hard at Kevin Hart during the 2025 BET Awards.. Hart hosted the ceremony and interacted with the gospel icon several times throughout the show, even joking ...

Kevin Hart hosting the 2025 BET Awards. ... Hart also had a very specific rule for one attendee, gospel star Kirk Franklin, who was one of this year’s Ultimate Icon Award honorees. “Kirk, ...

Kirk Franklin is honored as an Ultimate Icon at the 2025 BET Awards; The gospel singer, along with Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg, received the award on Monday, June 9 at the Peacock ...

LOS ANGELES — The BET Awards will celebrate its 25th anniversary by honoring four legendary performers — Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin.