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😳💼 Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Empire Reportedly In Trouble Amid Layoffs, Lawsuits & Behind-The-Scenes Drama 👀

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Kevin Hart may still be dominating movie screens and comedy stages, but behind the scenes, his business empire is reportedly going through major turbulence.

According to a new Bloomberg report, Hart’s media company, Hartbeat, has allegedly faced serious downsizing in recent years, with layoffs, executive shakeups, stalled projects, and internal tension creating chaos within the company.

The report claims things intensified after Kevin quietly made a deal in January with Authentic Brands Group, the company connected to celebrity brands for stars like Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham. While publicly presented as a strategic business move, insiders reportedly viewed the deal as a sign that Hart was restructuring and distancing himself from day-to-day operations.

Employees allegedly became concerned as projects started getting canceled and company meetings reportedly slowed down or disappeared altogether. The once fast-growing media company—previously valued around $650 million—has allegedly struggled as Hollywood spending cooled and content not directly tied to Kevin became harder to push forward.

The report also details tension involving senior executive Jeff Clanagan, who allegedly encouraged employees to support outside ventures connected to his own businesses and AI-related projects.

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Meanwhile, Hartbeat’s podcast division reportedly became caught up in legal drama after two former executives sued the company following their firing. Court filings show a judge later criticized parts of Hartbeat’s legal claims as being too vague and overly broad.

Despite the reported turmoil, Kevin Hart himself remains busy with films, stand-up, endorsements, and other major entertainment deals.

Still, the report has fans questioning whether Hartbeat’s behind-the-scenes issues could impact the future of Kevin’s growing media empire.

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