Chris Rock hit the Saturday Night Live stage like a comedy wrecking ball on December 14, opening the show with his signature mic-dropping humor and taking aim at everyone from Jake Paul to Donald Trump. At 59 years young, Rock showed that his comedic chops are sharper than a new pair of Air Jordans.
First up, Chris addressed the collective chaos of 2024, summing it up with, “It’s been a bad year for my people. Blacks.” Way to ease us into the fun, Chris! He threw in a jab about Kamala Harris’ election loss, reminding us all that politics and heartbreak go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly—or Mike Tyson and biting ears.
Speaking of Mike Tyson, Chris didn’t pull his punches when discussing Mike’s recent showdown with Jake Paul. “I hate Jake Paul,” Chris declared. “Who’s he gonna fight next? Morgan Freeman?” Now that’s a pay-per-view match we’d all tune in for—Freeman narrating his own punches in soothing tones.
On the hot-button topic of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House, Chris delivered a reality check. “I mean, you know what country we live in,” he quipped, as the audience collectively nodded in agreement. America’s got a long history of questionable presidential decisions, after all.
But it didn’t stop there. Chris imagined a world where Trump’s immigration policies get extra spicy. “J.Lo’s gonna marry Ben again, just so she can stay in the country,” he joked, before clarifying, “I know she’s not Mexican, but Trump don’t know that.” Savage, Chris. Savage.
For added star power, Chris was joined by musical guest Gracie Abrams, making her SNL debut. The young songstress brought the vibes, marking a memorable night for music and comedy fans alike.
And in case you’re wondering, next week’s lineup will feature Martin Short hosting and Hozier as the musical guest. So, buckle up, because SNL is keeping the laughs—and the jams—rolling.
As for Chris Rock, he proved yet again that he’s still the king of turning chaos into comedy gold. Morgan Freeman, you might want to start stretching, just in case.
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