Kevin Hart, comedy titan and Mark Twain Prize winner, didn’t mince words on March 8, 2025, when he told streamer Kai Cenat to “go f*** himself” after a “leprechaun” jab.
The *Kevin Hart vs Kai Cenat* spat flared up outside a hotel, caught by TMZ Sports, reigniting Hart’s knack for turning height jabs he’s 5’2” vs. the U.S. male average of 5’9” into headline gold. Fans love the 2024 honoree’s sharp wit, but this time, it’s personal.
The beef kicked off on First Take, where Cenat, sparring with Stephen A. Smith over hoops, bristled at Smith’s quip likening him to Hart’s court skills. “Kevin Hart? That little leprechaun?” Cenat snapped, touting taller icons like Allen Iverson.
“Tell Kai Cenat to go f*ck himself”
Kevin Hart responded to Kai comparing him to a leprechaun on national TV
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— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 8, 2025
After exiting a hotel Saturday, Hart first praised Cenat “He’s dope as hell” but flipped when the reporter relayed the diss. “Tell Kai that,” he barked, storming off as she laughed. The Kevin Hart vs Kai Cenat clash lit up the web.
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Hart’s Legacy vs. Cenat’s Rise
Hart’s arena-filling stand-up, which blended his short stature, wild expressions, and rapid-fire delivery, earned him the Mark Twain nod in March 2024.
"You just compared me to that little leprechaun?"
Kai Cenat responded to Stephen A. Smith comparing him to Kevin Hart
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— Dexerto (@Dexerto) March 6, 2025
Cenat’s jab stings a comedy king who’s shrugged off height barbs for years, inspiring comics globally. Will the Kevin Hart vs Kai Cenat feud escalate, or fizzle with a laugh? It’s peak Hart unfiltered and fierce. The Kevin Hart vs Kai Cenat showdown leprechaun taunt, savage comeback rocks fans.