Kevin Hart considers both Kai Cenat and Druski to be “talented guys,” but that didn’t stop him from doling out some playful chiding of his Livestream From Hell co-stars on the latest episode of Complex’s 360 with host Speedy Morman.
Early into the 40-minute conversation, Speedy jokingly asked Hart to explain why he chose to “steal their spotlight,” prompting some praise for Kai and Druski amid a larger reflection on his own path to success.
“I think Druski and Kai are amazing, talented guys in this younger generation of funny,” Hart, whose latest standup special Acting My Age is now on Netflix, said. “Of course, it’s not just them. It’s an abundance of so many. What I’m a fan of is just a groundbreaking approach to success. The dynamics of how you get to the wins, of course, they change over the course of time. I’m getting older. I’m 46 now.”
More joking between Hart and the host ensued, though the comedian ultimately got back on track.
“It’s changed so much today because of social media,” Hart said. “This generation has access and they can build an audience on their own, and after building an audience, they navigate however they feel they want or can with that audience. I think Kai and Druski have done an amazing job of building this audience and bulging a fan base through an unconventional, dope way.”
As for why he’s chosen Kai and Druski, specifically, as examples of the younger talent with which he likes to align himself, Hart said such pairings are driven by a desire to help them continue to “do what they’re doing” but “at a higher level.”
Speedy, again jokingly, then asked Hart to name who he considers “more talented” between Kai and Druski, leading to a lengthy deflection, peppered by more jokes.
“I mean, they do different things,” he said. “Neither one ‘em are strong readers. Neither one of them can really read out loud. Not the best-looking guys either, which is tough in the business.”
Hart went on to joke that Kai’s “got little hands” and Druski “doesn’t have a strong hairline,” though he never outright answered the question. Asked who he likes more between the two, however, he was quick with a reply.
“For sure Druski. I like Druski more,” Hart answered, joking that Kai’s stuttering strongly influenced this sentiment.
“I’ve never done well with stutterers,” the comedian and Jumanji franchise star further joked. “He’s not like an intentional stutterer. It’s an accident. But I don’t like waiting for the words to come out.”
See the full Kevin and Speedy conversation up top. As previously reported, the final minutes of the interview also saw Hart revealing his picks for a proverbial Mount Rushmore of comedians.