Release date: March 6, 2025 on BET+.

Synopsis: Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, the adult animated series Lil Kev follows 12-year-old Kevin Hart, whose wild imagination and unshakable optimism constantly collide with his neighborhood’s harsh realities.

At the same time, his no-nonsense mother Nancy juggles night shifts as an E.R. nurse while waging a one-woman war to keep Kev on track — no easy feat with his mischievous older brother Robert blazing all the wrong trails, his trainwreck father Henry’s outrageous attempts to win Nancy back, and his ex-con uncle Richard Jr.’s questionable life advice.

Through it all, Lil Kev navigates his rocky upbringing with humor, hustle, and heart, surrounded by the unforgettable characters who will propel him to comedy superstardom.

Kevin Hart stars as Lil Kev.

Wanda Sykes voices Kevin’s mother, Nancy, a hardworking and God-fearing woman.

Uncle Richard Jr., a fitness buff and former inmate, is brought to life by Deon Cole.

Gerald “Slink” Johnson plays Kev and Robert’s dad, Henry, who has a troubled past tainted by addiction.

Jamar Neighbors plays Robert, Kev’s older brother. He’s a hustler who’s all about making cash money.

Cree Summer plays Gerald, Kev’s best friend known for his sharp humor and constant trash talk.

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes plays Marisol, Nancy’s shady best friend and coworker at the hospital.

Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams plays Tiki, a short-tempered woman who won’t let anything stand in the way of a hair appointment.

Wé Ani plays Rhe Rhe, a smart and sweet girl who wants to be a brain surgeon one day.

Mo Collins plays Mrs. O’Lady, a 90-something senior whose family abandoned her, leaving her the only white resident of the neighborhood.

Affion Crockett plays Darnell, one of Uncle Richard Jr.’s prison friends.

Tyree Elaine plays Sapphire, Lauryn’s mother. She thinks Richard needs to step up as a father.

Jess Hilarious plays Loretta, one of Nancy’s closest friends.

Kimoy Lee plays Soupy, Kevin’s other best friend.

Justin Hires plays Chin Check, Kevin’s nemesis and school bully.

Rick Ingraham plays Lucky, a one-legged homeless man in Kev’s neighborhood.

Jayden Libran plays Omar, one of Uncle Richard Jr.’s prison friends.

Freddy Lockhart plays Principal Johnson, Kev’s middle school principal.

Aiko Tanaka plays Mrs. Park owner of the local bodega.

Additional cast:
DJ Quik
Kyle Erby
Mélia Mills
Nicole Aimée Schreiber
Clayton Thomas
Doc Willis