Comedian Druski becomes first digital creator to host SNL
The gist
Comedian Druski hosted Saturday Night Live on November 7, the first digital creator to do so.
The episode and a new Netflix deal mark his move into mainstream TV.
How it unfolded
- Apr 30, 2026BET announces Druski will host the 2026 BET Awards, becoming the youngest emcee in the show's history.
- Jun 28, 2026Druski hosts the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
- Oct 22, 2026SNL announces Druski as a host for Season 52, with The Strokes as musical guest.
Key terms
- SNL
- American late-night live sketch comedy variety show airing on NBC since 1975.
- BET Awards
- An annual American award show established in 2001 by Black Entertainment Television to honor Black entertainers and minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy.
- megachurch
- A Christian congregation with a very large building and membership, typically averaging 2,000 or more attendees per week.
Source: Wikipedia