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, do me a favor, when you get your award tonight ...

For best actor, the category includes: Aaron Pierre, Aldis Hodge, Anthony Mackie, Colman Domingo, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Joey Bada$$, Kevin Hart, Sterling K. Brown and Will Smith.