Kevin Hart could become a billionaire by 2028

Key Points

• Kevin Hart’s net worth is nearing $1 billion, driven by booming ventures like Hartbeat and premium tequila brand Gran Coramino.
• Hartbeat raised $100 million from Abry Partners, valuing the media company at over $650 million and boosting Hart’s billionaire prospects.
• Hart closed his Hart House fast-food chain but expanded Gran Coramino tequila, celebrating new milestones in the competitive spirits market.

Thanks to a growing and diversified business empire — spanning media ventures, a brief run with a plant-based fast-food chain, and a fast-rising premium tequila brand — African-American comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart is closing in on the elite club of the world’s richest individuals, with his net worth approaching the $1 billion mark.

According to a recent report, Hart’s fortune could cross the billion-dollar threshold soon, climbing from just over $500 million in 2022. A big boost came when his media company, Hartbeat, raised $100 million from Boston-based private equity firm Abry Partners, which acquired a 15 percent stake and valued the company at more than $650 million.

Kevin Hart’s empire reaches new heights

Hart, who has long known how to turn opportunity into success, was not only the world’s highest-paid comedian in 2024, pulling in $108 million, but also ranked third among Hollywood’s top earners overall, outpacing stars like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.

At 45, Hart has firmly established himself as an entrepreneur. His business ventures include Hartbeat Productions, his premium tequila brand Gran Coramino, and the Laugh Out Loud Network. He also continues to earn millions each year through endorsement deals.

Earlier this year, Gran Coramino, the tequila brand Hart co-founded with Juan Domingo Beckmann, announced another round of $10,000 grants through The Coramino Fund. So far, the fund has invested $1.5 million to support entrepreneurs from underserved communities across the U.S. and Mexico. 

Hart moves on from fast food

Beyond Gran Coramino, Hart has built a broad portfolio of ventures, including Hart House, a plant-based fast-food chain he launched with much fanfare.

However, in a surprise move in September 2024, Hart decided to shut down all four Hart House locations in Southern California, bringing the brand to an end. The closure reflects his business philosophy of adapting quickly, learning from experience, and moving on to the next opportunity.

Meanwhile, Gran Coramino continues to thrive. In June 2024, the brand celebrated its second anniversary by launching Gran Coramino Reposado, a new tequila that blends tradition with innovation — strengthening Hart and Beckmann’s push to grow their presence in the highly competitive spirits industry.