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Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Michael B. Jordan Pop Out to Support Druski’s History-Making ‘SNL’ Night

Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle and Michael B. Jordan show up for Druski’s history-making night as SNL’s first content creator host.
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November 9, 2026
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When Druski made history on Saturday Night Live, he didn’t do it alone. The comedian, born Drew Desbordes, took over Studio 8H on Saturday as the first digital content creator to host SNL in the show’s 52 seasons.

By the time the credits rolled, some of the biggest names in comedy and Hollywood had joined him on stage to celebrate.

“It is a dream to be hosting Saturday Night Live,” Druski said during his opening monologue, before poking fun at the label that came with it. “Apparently, people saying I’m the first internet content creator, social media influencer, only make you laugh on your phone, TikTok and YouTube and Instagram, and start hosting shows.”

He also made it clear he wasn’t coming to play it safe. “Listen, I know y’all think SNL finna water me down tonight, but no, they are not holding me back from saying anything,” he said, before running through the network’s rules. “They said number one, no cussing. I cannot promise that. Number two, no whiteface. I also can’t promise that. That’s about half the show right there.”

He wasn’t joking. One of the episode’s buzziest moments came from Dru Can See Everything, a sketch in which Druski transformed into former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes.

Between the jokes, Druski took a moment to honor the people who got him there. “I want to thank my family because they supported me chasing my dreams, and they’re actually here tonight,” he said. He also paid tribute to the legends who came before him. “It is an honor to be on the same stage as so many legends before me,” he said. “And I am living proof you can bet on yourself and make your dreams come true.”

Two of those legends were in the building. Comedy icons Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle came out to support the night, and Druski made sure to show them love before the show wrapped. Rock was a cast member before becoming a multi-time host, and Chappelle has hosted several times over the past decade. Seeing them stand beside Druski felt like a passing of the torch from one generation of Black comedy to the next.

Michael B. Jordan also made a surprise appearance during the goodnights alongside Austin Butler. The two, who are set to star together in an upcoming Miami Vice film and both previously hosted SNL, didn’t appear in any sketches.

Emma Stone, Walton Goggins and Texas Sen.-elect James Talarico also joined Druski on stage at the end of the night, with The Strokes serving as the musical guest.

The milestone caps a breakout year for Druski, who built his following from skits and characters on social media before taking it mainstream. This year alone, he hosted the BET Awards and signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, where his new comedy series, Collect & Praise, premieres December 1.