Kevin Hart on Patrice O'Neal, Financial Flexing, and Prioritizing Family | DESUS & MERO | SHOWTIME

Comedy icon Kevin Hart talks about his most ignorant purchase and how it led to better financial decisions, his interactions with Jamie Foxx, and one of his funniest Patrice O'Neal stories, and balancing career and family. Watch new episodes on Sundays and Thursdays at 11/10c on SHOWTIME.
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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits.. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast.

[@thecoolblacknerd]

That sweater Kev got on looks exquisite, like he skinned a citizen from whoville 😫😅

[@cristinasev5545]

😂😂😂😂

[@bestever2682]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@orgasmadelicaorgasmadelica9786]

He Thneeded it for the show

[@sagemode2716]

Lol

[@joshuapiper2544]

😂😂😂

[@jalengray1107]

I don’t think we really acknowledge how Kevin broke his whole back and went right back to working at the same pace like nothing happened lol

[@OMGxITZxPACMAN]

Faaaacts because I myself forgot that happened. That's a crazy work ethic

[@amirahmednur1631]

I swear that didn’t happen, he was using it to cover up for cheating or sumn. Like it was either a lie or completely overstated. Nigga apparently went home before going to the hospital, idk bout you but if I had a broken back it’s straight to the hospital 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Classikh]

@@amirahmednur1631 Yeah, he was cappin

[@ye23.]

@@amirahmednur1631 nah this facts because breaking your back aint a walk in the park. There’s def long term effects you live with

[@body46]

Dude because he left them people and the situation was sketchy. You gotta keep moving in this news cycle or they will eat you

[@lucad6649]

"Marry my career and date my family" that's a big realization, good for him

[@bluemoondoom]

Y'all had me at Patrice! 💪🏽💜

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

Same. I’m proud of Kevin hart but not a fan of his current work. Patrice is my all time favorite. Long live Patrice O’Neal.

[@tchalla7828]

exactly, my eyes popped when I saw his name, Long Live Patrice O'Neal

[@elliottsmith7530]

yea def clicked wen i saw patrice's name! Black phillip the god himself!.....I often wonder how him and Dave wouldve coexisted...one a master of relationships between man and woman, the other a master with overall social perspectives

[@tchalla7828]

@@elliottsmith7530 my memory maybe failing me but I heard him and Dave weren't that friendly to each other. Corey Holcomb, who was cool with O'Neal, is another guy people sleep on.

[@Dasmoose15]

S/o to everyone who’s here simply because The Cult Of Black Phillip.

[@klo10808]

Kevin always sounds like he’s a motivational speaker in interviews now….

[@terrylogginss]

That's why I'm a fan. He's a good comedian but a excellent human being.

[@ajt7899]

yeah it don’t hit the same. glad D&M pulled the real outta him

[@cutc2k764]

@@terrylogginss he cheated on his family?

[@terrylogginss]

@@cutc2k764 He's human. Like a man should do he took responsibility for it also and continued to be married.

[@kevinmccarthy6792]

Yea he definitely does…if I want some inspiration I’ll look for that on my own, but I come to D&M to laugh so just stick to trying to be funny here…

[@torylanezbaldspot6350]

that Patrice O'neal story is LEGENDARY👑

[@Parialated]

In a opie & anthony episode Kevin tells this story and you can hear patrice react to it. Its hilarious

[@TheStrategist314]

It gets funnier every time he tells it.

[@MaskedM4n]

Kevin’s gray hair has arrived. Time flies man

[@elizahhoward3923]

Kev done got old

[@MyKeeP81]

Yeah definitely dyes it too which happens man

[@ThommyMckGoaty]

He’s had grey for like 2 years just dyes it

[@OmarScruggs]

@@elizahhoward3923 42 aint old. Its just not young

[@iffysd9864]

@@OmarScruggs 8 years till half 1 hunna is old fam

[@phise1]

Dont forget this Tuesdays is sexual harassment day, thank you Patrice 😁

[@marniXchange]

🐘🐘🐘

[@jamesreed17]

Yes 🙌🏾 😜

[@dharrison365]

Rip to my comedy 🐐 Patrice O'Neal he will forever live on in our hearts and minds.

[@deljay1840]

Even from death Patrice made me laugh hardest in this interview

[@KnappLionj]

You mentioned Patrice and I’m Here early...the Brand is Seriously Funny

[@twenty__five__52]

Patrice Oneal is the greatest philosophical comedian this planet has ever had. His philosophy/ comedy transcended into people like me who had to grow up without a father. He was the father I never had through his words. I go back and listen to him weekly just to keep my mind right & my game fresh. Long Live Patrice. Thank you.

[@mikegonzo2986]

he was amazing. One of my all time goats, but my personal favorite is norm macdonald. I felt like patrice was more at peace with his self and was confident in himself. With norm, you can tell he struggled with a lot and took all that pain silently and poured it into comedy. Hell, he hid the fact he had cancer for 9 years from everyone till the day he died. Most comedians hold norm and patrice as the best of all time. He was also very well read and philosophical when he wanted to

[@johnnieriot13]

Greg Giraldo and Patrice O’Neal are the two most underrated comics ever. Imagine what their podcast would be like. Insane. Greg was the smartest comic. It’s a shame he’s remembered more as a roast comic. Even though he was the best at it. He was such a great comic. Patrice was so insightful, he saw the world in a different angle. Way ahead of his time. Those two were my favorites when I was in middle/high school. Tough crowd was one of the best shows to ever air. Greg’s death was the first celebrity death that effected me then Patrice died soon after. Which broke my heart as well. Greg’s lazy Sunday and a good day to cross a river were genius just like Patrices elephant in the room

[@bamTubeDude]

Man I’m so glad that we still have some things on the internet of those legends. But man they would’ve been the best out right now we need them now more than ever man.

[@JeffWarren47]

U know about Black Phillip?

[@bamTubeDude]

@@JeffWarren47 of course and The Opie and Anthony show

[@vegastjg]

@@bamTubeDude Have you listened to NO&A Radio they took opie out almost 100 its hilarious

[@bigmutant69]

10:45 thats some straight latino shit I remember getting into brawls with my cousins and all my uncles just watching like it was a rooster fight lmao

[@CapitalJ2]

Patrice pointing his fat finger and laughing in Kevin's face at his Shaq impression on tough crowd is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

[@KidAstronaut]

Kevin’s had a long history - many public ups and downs but overall he’s a legend and one of the best to do it.

[@topdhen]

Kevin Hart is not a legend. Norm Macdonald, Patrice O’Neal, Paul Mooney, Bill Hicks.. those are legends.. Kevin Hart is a muzzled up CCP obeying distractuous slave and plant. Maybe “ Hollywood affirmative action legend “ But legend of the people ? Forget about it. He’s a scared to lose my reputation hack like all and the rest of them out there right now

[@KidAstronaut]

@@topdhen 👍🏽

[@RustleXer]

Been getting incredible people for interviews lately. Amazing to see!

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

I remember when Patrice told this story on Opie and Anthony 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hbq3000]

If you havent heard the old O&A interview with Kevin telling the Patrice beating off story I highly recommend it. Patrice was a regular on the show and they quickly called him up to confirm the story

[@justinhearst]

That shit is so hilarious.

[@williammurphy1139]

Remember being at my office job out of college listening to Patrice on O&A for the whole day. My coworkers would think I was crazy from the noise of stifled laughter that always came from my desk.

[@MS-dh9gh]

Waiting on that Michael Che interview

[@brandonbautista1672]

kevin feeling weird staying home on weekends reminds me of when i was in high school, looking at everyone outside wondering what their days were like.. and now im one of those people 😂😂😂

[@jerico80]

How his vehicle deminished was hilarious...went from a Tahoe to a dodge neon 🤣

[@jayj0498]

“FaceTime the nigga right now” Mero got me weak😂

[@travisgeorge7446]

"Don't pretend to be my friend on the radio, call me in three days" - Patrice O'Neal (to Kevin Heart)

[@ayrmendina8314]

“… it’ll be great to hear you got shot or stabbed” 😂😂

[@ayrmendina8314]

“This is how famous this person is. Kev is.. I’m sorry.. I mean Mr Hart. Mr Kevin H. Mr KH.”

[@Overqualified1]

Called Kev a pick-pocket

[@cesarrazo3578]

Opie and Anthony shows with Patrice were legendary

[@frankystrings]

Even when Kevin towered patrice in career and fame... patrice could still reduce him to stupid little kev lmao

[@JoelMatton]

Never thought I'd see Mark Normand on Desus & Mero

[@stupidmonkey089]

underrated comment right here

[@gunkmasterflex942]

Thanks kev for keeping Patrices name alive, only us real real comedy lovers understand just how important he is.

[@jessicabremer9735]

Greg Giraldo and Patrice O'Neal...R.I.P. (Fucking Legends).

[@KaleighMacKay]

love that they mentioned Patrice and Greg - 2 of my absolute favorites

[@richsackett3423]

Gratitude is what makes it all go round.

[@jaxokream]

D&M always find a way to make their interviews more unique just by their nature, they bring out things in these stars that no one else can. well balanced interview between comedy and GOD LEVEL KNOWLEDGE DARTS. smh.... KEV picked the same NEON SIGN as PHOEBE BROOKS and she prefaced it with "this is kinda cliche but..." vs. KEVO JUST LEANING RIGHT INTO IT LMAO... i dont wanna respect it but i actually felt it cuz of how high i am. i am touched by live laugh love, even tho i never thought id say this....

[@arabchristraeger]

One hundred fuckin' perecent

[@clarencenarcisse5261]

Wow!!! I remember Patrice telling that story. Never imagined the friend was Kevin Hart!!!

[@sashac7002]

I so appreciate Mero asking that q @9:25. People don't ask men that, and this is again why you don't sleep on D&M. They get real answers

[@premiumpreparationmedia]

Kevin mentioning “Paper Soldiers” is legendary 🔥

[@starchiiiiild]

Never ceases to amaze me that they can interview their guests with a straight face knowing full well they've BEEN talking shit about them

[@desordenpublico]

That’s how bronx people’s are It’s all comedy tho …

[@Unit4321]

Paper soldiers is one of my favorite hood movie

[@Clacci38]

Kevin is evolution and growth personified. Demonstrating no matter what you go through, if you remain focus you can still be successful.

[@DaArcaneNinja]

Kevin was so insightful here with his he sees weekends thanks to the pandemic. I started focusing on my self improvement to cherishing my personal time.

[@josephdouglas6260]

That Audemars Piguet is beautiful.

[@loudpackmen024]

I'm so glad he brought up patrice!! RIP to the greatest who's done it

[@BuddyLofton]

Patrice O’Neal the greatest man

[@galedribble9535]

Kevin’s face when D mentioned Greg Giraldo

[@TakinTwo4her]

KZbin Kevin Hart on O&A to hear that full story of Patrice O'Neal.. with Patrice calling in to talk about it and roasting Kevin. Funniest Sh!t ever

[@amic4432]

Paper soilders was a hood classic. If you know, you know. Left cheek or or right cheek

[@KyMoneyVDad]

Love to see the continued success of the Bodega Boys! Been tapped in since day one. They’ve come a long way.

[@Unit4321]

Paper soldiers is one of my favorite movies from Kevin Hart

[@brykishaweldon224]

Great show I laughed and enjoyed myself.. I really appreciate you guys.. and I love Kevin Hart..

[@jaymac7349]

“FaceTime that ni66a right now” BONG!!! 💪🏾😂

[@evanlinsey]

1:43 the way desus and mero stop laughing and get serious at the same time lmao

[@terigiese1322]

Good for him!!He is a total brand all on his own and actually GETS family!He has boundless energy and it warms my heart that he has prioritized his family❤️🥰👏🏻✨

[@rustzz8]

Patrice O'Neal was the shit! R.I.P

[@Disniqqahere]

That car story is life🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 yea went through that stage🤦🏿‍♂️

[@DominickRuocco]

Desus and Mero and Kevin Hart is a dream combo. Another amazing interview. 😂😂😂

[@davefierro6672]

They also featured on a podcast Kevin does. Probably a year old or so

[@Sclass_Ent]

Patrice is my absolute favorite Comedian

[@hitman6191]

We Gon figure it out.... I lost it🤣🤣🤣

[@onika284]

I enjoyed this wholeheartedly 👏👏

[@MargaretEllen]

Ford Explorer Sport- when you want to be up high, but you don't want to be the first choice when people are asking for a ride 😆

[@leatherface964]

Death of a Dynasty. Not Death of a Funeral. 😂😂 I was like "I don't remember him in that movie

[@humblerise4578]

U know what the fuck I'm DOIN LMMFAO..shiiit that was gold 🤣

[@boogiedwnbeanz1798]

Kevin Hart hit my truck payment right on the nose, it’s like he know me😂

[@LetsSmokePodcast]

Y’all knew exactly what you were doing putting Patrice in the title 🙏

[@butchreed5764]

Patrice o’Neal use to tear Kev’s ass apart I’d rather have him back. He was real

[@jb2166]

"Fuckin jesus piece! Look at ya boi look at ya boi" lol

[@azahias9]

Every interview Kevin does, he shows respect to the grind. Keep shining, little big bro 💪🏾

[@jjutt87]

In 9 words Patrice hit Kevin with the Jedi Mind Trick 🤌🏽💯🙏🏽💯☝🏽

[@truestdude]

Gotta respect this man's grind & hustle. 1 of the best 2 do it

[@opentoesandals]

That's a 1 of 50 AP Royal Oak Turbillon that came out in the spring. Kevin respects the brand a lot to break this one out for the interview.

[@01tshepo]

Kevin definitely not understanding the Gucci Xbox.. He absolutely gonna have a intervention for Mero after this interview

[@cj10109]

Kevin has grown and you see the growth. He’s inspiring

[@khanyisileplatana8436]

"My kids don't fight they were raised in Calabasas."🤣🤣🤣

[@RicardoLopez-kt6lu]

yoooooooooo u guys are awesome love youre show, love 1 Rico Chicago

[@sosmoney7721]

This interview wuz hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@martymart33]

Patrice O'neal... always truthfully and real LOL. RIP

[@lynettra7818]

whew Kevin lookin like money in head to toe green, making me cry laughing and dropping gems too! he is the whole entire package. great interview guys!💝

[@The442nd]

Man!!! I'm so proud of Kevin Heart!!! I remember when he use to do radio ads for rims in So. Cal

[@syckindahead]

Just watched SoulPlane again the other night👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@beardown6574]

Illustrious guests. Kevin Hart big time fellas. Good shit

[@aquapapi5274]

Y’all remember when Kevin was always joking ?! He was mad serious in this interview

[@wolfgang1474]

It gotta be exhausting always being on 100

[@TheBlackAbstract]

Love these boys growth hope they around for years to come salute

[@enochantwi9137]

Kev’s timepieces are monumental

[@110metsfan]

Kevin’s t-shirt is of the highest quality

[@kingdom7217]

Kevin Hart is a big Inspiration and he has a lot of women 💯 a real guy . In real life he doesn't joke Lol

[@jasonjenkins131293]

Love that Kevin hart keeping it real and hasn’t forgot about the black/smaller platforms like desus and mero and all the smoke

[@prixswrld]

"You see what the fuck I'm doin, gtfo " 😭😭😭😭💀

[@crystalyana9533]

HEY!! I have a rave 4 lol but it’s a 2021! I call it my gmom mobile!😂

[@erickp4005]

Thanks u for all the hussle

[@dontewilliams2283]

Paper solders might be my favorite kevin hart movie lol. Top 3

[@loveramenlongtime]

oh I aready know this one about to have some energy!!

[@brandalecarter9354]

I loved it.... This was hilarious..

[@dreclay11]

Death at a funeral def a classic 😂

[@CocoJones5]

I didn't know these cats had a platform...They need longer Interviews with the guests...but the bodega theme is Killa...took me back to my childhood when everyone hung in front of the bodega and inside...😘

[@DGreen-hq7jp]

lol not the TJ Maxx Live Love Laugh for the Bodega

[@dalpowers]

Love True Story! 💯💯💯❤️

[@jackharper24]

He gave us the Target home section "live laugh love" for the neon?

[@highvibin6612]

The brand is strong. RIP Patrice. RIP Greg

[@MiamiHeat305]

The watch story 😂😂😂

[@asu5632]

Kevin is gonna keep on being great. He’s right in his interviews all his dramatic roles have been amazing. Love his work and seen him live he’s the real deal. Yeah I agree with some he does seem too preachy in interviews and doesn’t do what he use to in interviews which is roast people and make tons of jokes. His old interviews felt like an extension of his stand up. Have to be honest can’t get through most interviews of him cause it’s too motivational speech-y. I know that’s not word but hey I said it. I’m here for his work and content though and when he does sprinkle a few jokes like he did hear haha you can’t but laugh. True story was such an amazing series. Not surprised it’s #1. Anyways. Keep being a mogul Kevin you truly do get it. Why so many millions love you is cause your real and funny. That’s a deadly combo. Chapelle is the same. Keep dominating life

[@rowensamuel2979]

Death At The Funeral 🤣😂 they bought the wrong coffin to the house.... 🤣😂🤣

[@euphoricnotes3409]

Damn I remember the desus and mero pilot on KZbin and vice these boys killing it now!

[@BabyBoiQue]

I had an 95 Ford Explorer Sport, 5 speed. Loved that damn truck, lol