The Oscars & ABC
Pushed Again On Kendrick-Drake ‘Pedo’ Joke
However Producers Pushed Tougher
Revealed
Conan O’Brien‘s well-landed joke midway by means of Sunday evening’s Oscars — about Kendrick Lamar calling Drake a pedophile — was almost left in comedy purgatory, sources with direct information 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 greatest second final 12 months, 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 gang would react.
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One specific producer made the case and fought the powers, as a result of they firmly believed within the joke. Whether or not good or unhealthy, the gag was certain to have a giant, audible reception!!!
Conan is in the end accountable for what comes out of his mouth and will’ve chosen to maintain it out … and he clearly wished it within the present.
We now know the joke was really constructed by his longtime author, Skyler Higby, who instructed us Monday that Crew Coco selecting sides within the Kendrick-Drake beef is simply as laughable because the joke itself.
wow. We did it. We’ve created the dumbest submit of all time. https://t.co/rhuFcrh8xr
— Skyler Higley (@skyler_higley) March 3, 2025
@skyler_higley
And, Skyler’s at present calling out DJ Akademiks for spreading misinformation in Drake’s favor!!!
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We additionally bought comedian vet Kym Whitley on the topic, and he or she 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 sizzling and heavy with UMG. Feels like quite a lot of paperwork!!!
