When your custom-designed coat ends up on live TV with your name crossed out and another celebrity wearing it, even R&B royalty gets confused. Host Kevin Hart delivered a showstopping comedy routine at the 2025 BET Awards by channeling Usher’s signature tour style, complete with the R&B legend’s custom red Ferrari faux fur coat and cherry-feeding antics. The comedian strutted down the aisle of the Peacock Theater wearing Usher‘s instantly recognizable jacket from his Past Present Future Tour, with one telling detail that had audiences cracking up.
Hart revealed the inside label of the luxurious coat, which showed Usher’s name crossed out in red marker with “Kevin Hart” written underneath. The elaborate costume piece is actually a custom creation by Rocco Iannone, the creative director of Ferrari, specifically designed for Usher’s recent tour performances, according to Vogue and British GQ.
The comedian took the impersonation further by attempting to recreate one of Usher’s most notorious tour moments—feeding cherries to female audience members. Flanked by two butlers carrying bowls of cherries, Hart made his way through the crowd, trying to offer the fruit to various celebrities, though his efforts met with considerably less success than Usher’s usual performances.
Actresses Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold provided the evening’s wittiest comeback when they responded to Hart’s cherry-offering attempt. “You’ll get it, you’ll get it bad, if you don’t get your Black [expletive] away from us!” they sang back to him, cleverly referencing Usher’s 2001 Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit “U Got It Bad.”
Usher’s Surprised Reaction
The R&B superstar was watching the awards ceremony from home and quickly took to social media to share his reaction to Hart’s elaborate tribute. Posting a TikTok video the following morning, Usher expressed genuine bewilderment at seeing his custom tour jacket on television.
“How the hell he get my jacket?” Usher asked in disbelief while watching footage of Hart’s performance. The singer’s surprise seemed genuine, suggesting that Hart’s team had managed to secure the iconic piece without Usher’s prior knowledge.
Unlike Hart’s comedic attempts, Usher has successfully incorporated cherry-feeding into numerous live performances throughout his career. The singer has offered cherries to various celebrities during tour stops and other performances, including notable moments with Rubi Rose, Summer Walker, Tiny Harris, and Sabrina Carpenter.
A Night of Comedy and Celebration
Hart’s Usher impersonation represented just one highlight from the 2025 BET Awards’ 25th anniversary celebration, which featured flashy performances and nostalgic tributes throughout the nearly five-hour ceremony. The extended runtime allowed for elaborate sketches and comedic bits, though the show ran an hour and 15 minutes past its scheduled end time.
Hart also went shirtless under the coat, which had audience members playfully calling him out for his bold choice. Kerry Washington got in on the fun too, turning down his cherry offerings and adding to the night’s laughs.
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Usher Shook After Kevin Hart Crosses Out His Name, Claims Iconic Red Coat