‘They Better Stop Playing with Chocolate Droppa’: Kevin Hart Hilariously Crashed Usher’s Las Vegas Residency Performance

Kevin Hart brought “the rated R part of the show” to Usher‘s Las Vegas residency when he surprised the audience and artist by bringing his “Chocolate Droppa” alter ego to the stage.

The “Fatherhood” star strolled onstage during the eight-time Grammy Award winner’s July 31 performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to give his best R&B crooner impression to a full house. The “Real Husbands of Hollywood” actor started his concert-bomb off by belting out a few notes, which, according to him, has since led to an outpouring of “offers and record deals.”

(L-R) Usher, Floyd Mayweather and Kevin Hart. Photo Credit: @kevinhart4real/Instagram

“Last night was EPIC….Sorry @usher but I had to do it…” Hart captioned a video of his performance. “The music got a hold of me and I felt like this was my moment to showcase my voice …..Shit got R rated up there real quick. I’ve been on the phone all morning turning down offers and recording deals….I guess I bought real R & B music back….😂😂😂😂😂😂 P.S My R & B walk is f–king KILLER….notice the foot kick with the heel to toe”

After teasing the audience with some of his vocal skills, he gave them a taste of his dance skills, complete with “body rolls for days,” some pop-locking and a mini striptease.

“Body rolls for Days I smell a duet album in our future @usher ….. 😂😂😂😂,” he wrote in another video caption. “I can’t stop laughing 😂😂😂😂 Such a good time…. Live Love & Laugh damn it!!!! Nothing but love for my brother….so happy for him and all of his success!!!!!”

Hart’s moves left fans in stitches and wondering how much he’d had to drink before hitting the stage.

“They better stop playing with Chocolate Droppa 😂😍”

“He been waiting to do that his whole life. 😭😂😂😂”

“It was the dark liquor too 😂😂😂😂”

Kevin Hart shows off his R&B moves during Usher’s Las Vegas residency. Photo Credit: @kevinhart4real/Instagram

The “Ride Along” star wasn’t the only one to come out to support the Atlanta-based artist’s showcase, which kicked off July 16. Usher’s celebrity guests that night also included Floyd Mayweather, Da Brat, Ella Mai and Chris Tucker.

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