Nate Smith was comedian Kevin Hart's close friend and tour manager for over twelve years. Hart took to social media on November 17 to announce Smith's death and said,"I lost a dear friend today. Nate you are a legend in this game of comedy...I am honored to have been able to call you my road manager. You taught me so much about this business...ur loyalty and dedication was unmatched...U had a heart of gold man...Sometimes misunderstood by some but never by me." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHe then went on to thank Smith and added,"Thank you for all that u did....I love you for life man. You will be missed. RIP NATE.... One of the best to ever do it!!!! Love u."The two have been close friends for over ten years, and Kevin even bought his friend a car. At the time, he shared the surprise on social media and said,"My Road Manager of 12 years Nate Smith walked into his home and found a nice surprise in his garage. We argue like cats and dogs but ur loyalty has never been in question. I love you old a** man...Thank you for your help in making another tour a major success!!!!"More about Kevin Hart's friendship with his late road manager Nate SmithHis recent social media tribute is not the first time Kevin Hart has opened up about his close bond with his road manager. In his 2010 comedy special, "Seriously Funny", Kevin Hart said,"My road manager and I are very close. He's older. We fight a lot, though. It's kinda like a relationship. He's been around me for years. He was with me before money even came into the picture. He's the one scrambling up for me. But when you're around somebody for so long, naturally you start to butt hears, Little (expletive) annoys you."He then went on to joke that he doesn't like the way Smith sneezes. Hart recently unveiled the trailer for his new Netflix special, Kevin Hart: Acting My Age, which will arrive on Netflix on November 24, 2025. Hart took to Times Square to debut the visuals of his special across six massive billboards.In his new Netflix special, Hart opens up about hitting his forties and all the wisdom he has earned by that age. Heart's Netflix Specials have been a streaming success, and Kevin Hart: Acting My Age follows his other specials, including Zero Fks Given, Irresponsible, and What Now?