Archive · 20 May 2025
SNL Finale Mocks Kanye West's Chaotic History, Kenan Thompson Stars
The SNL season finale made fun of Kanye West's history with the show.
Kenan Thompson did a great impression of Kanye, bringing back memories of past awkward moments.
One scene recreated the 2005 Hurricane Katrina telethon, where Kanye criticized George Bush.
SNL's relationship with Kanye has been up and down.
It included musical performances and political controversy, especially in 2018 when he wore a MAGA hat and gave an unplanned political speech.
This caused discomfort among the cast and crew.
The show uses humor to look back at important moments in TV and music.
The SNL season finale featured a sketch revisiting Kanye West's controversial appearances.
Kenan Thompson impersonated Kanye West, recalling past chaotic moments.
The sketch recreated the 2005 Hurricane Katrina telethon moment.
SNL's relationship with Kanye West has been marked by both music and political controversy.
The show used humor to reflect on cultural trauma and pivotal moments.
- Who
- Kenan Thompson impersonated Kanye West.
- What
- SNL's season finale revisited Kanye West's controversial moments on the show.
- When
- During the SNL season finale.
- Where
- In an SNL sketch.
- Why
- To satirize Kanye West's complicated history with SNL and reflect on cultural moments.
- Subject
- Kanye West
- Event
- SNL season finale
- Performer
- Kenan Thompson
- Theme
- Mocking controversial history
- Notable Scene
- Hurricane Katrina telethon recreation