Kevin Hart to host MTV VMAs, stars in VMAs ad with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

MTV has named comedian Kevin Hart as the host for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.

Hart made the announcement by tweeting a hilarious commercial, starring himself, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West as the new Hollywood “it” couple, “Kevkimye.”

It seems fans are happy with Hart as host.

YES!!! Anyone but Russell Brand would've been great but Kevin Hart?!! 😀 @MTV: BREAKING! @KevinHart4Real to host the 2012 @MTV #VMA!

— Chidi (@chidisaysrelax) August 8, 2012

https://twitter.com/BreezyBoo_MB/status/233260861970599936

I may actually watch now RT @MTV: BREAKING! @KevinHart4Real to host the 2012 @MTV #VMA! And also (cont) http://t.co/w6RrHFvq

— Groovy Tony ? (@JerzyB_) August 8, 2012

cant wait for @KevinHart4real to host the VMA's gonna b hilarious #funniestmanalive

— T Spence (@T_spence22) August 8, 2012

https://twitter.com/chrisbrownfan09/status/233252479578546176

We’ll see how Hart does as host when the VMAs air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on September 6.