The Oscars & ABC
Pushed Again On Kendrick-Drake ‘Pedo’ Joke
However Producers Pushed More durable
Revealed
Conan O’Brien‘s well-landed joke midway via Sunday evening’s Oscars — about Kendrick Lamar calling Drake a pedophile — was practically left in comedy purgatory, sources with direct data inform TMZ Hip Hop.
Final evening, Conan used a business break return to poke enjoyable on the halftime cue for Kendrick to shade Drake, in a nod to rap’s largest second final yr, and final month’s Tremendous Bowl present (see beneath) … however we’re listening to each the Academy and ABC had robust reservations about getting the joke in, and pushed again in concern of how the group would react.
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One explicit producer made the case and fought the powers, as a result of they firmly believed within the joke. Whether or not good or dangerous, the gag was certain to have a giant, audible reception!!!
Conan is in the end answerable for what comes out of his mouth and will’ve chosen to maintain it out … and he clearly needed it within the present.
We now know the joke was truly constructed by his longtime author, Skyler Higby, who advised us Monday that Staff Coco selecting sides within the Kendrick-Drake beef is simply as laughable because the joke itself.
wow. We did it. We’ve got created the dumbest put up of all time. https://t.co/rhuFcrh8xr
— Skyler Higley (@skyler_higley) March 3, 2025
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And, Skyler’s at present calling out DJ Akademiks for spreading misinformation in Drake’s favor!!!
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We additionally obtained comedian vet Kym Whitley on the topic, and she or he extremely approves of Conan’s commentary … comics aren’t scared anymore, lawsuits be damned, Drake!!!
Talking of lawsuits, Drake and iHeartMedia agreed to go their separate methods on earlier legalities, however issues are nonetheless scorching and heavy with UMG. Seems like a variety of paperwork!!!
