BET on Instagram: "Before the sold-out stadium tours, award-winning comedy specials, and box office hits, @kevinhart4real was pulling up to 106 & Park. 😂 In 2004, he hit the stage to talk about his very first starring role in Soul Plane and introduced himself as funny, motivated, and focused. The rest? History. From dropping bars as Chocolate Droppa to hosting the 2025 BET Awards, Kev’s journey proves he’s one of the biggest entertainers in the world — and it all started with moments like these

History Photographed on Instagram: "In October 2003, BET honored Aretha Franklin with its prestigious Walk of Fame tribute in Washington, D.C. ⁠ ⁠ The event featured emotional speeches, celebrity tributes, and performances celebrating her legacy. ⁠ ⁠ Aretha herself took the stage, delivering a set of songs that reminded the audience why she was hailed as the Queen of Soul."