Photo: Rosalind OConnor/NBC via GettyLive from Studio 8H, it’sMegan Thee Stallion!The rapper, 27, pulled double duty onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend, performing as both host and musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch series.During heropening monologue, Megan avoided addressing the recentburglary that took place at her Los Angeles home, though she seemingly hinted at it near the end of her set.“I do pride myself on being an open book,” Megan shared. “So with that being said, I would like to address a certain incident that I’m sure is on everybody’s mind.“After taking part in a long, dramatic pause, the “Body” crooner quipped, “No, I do not know why Popeyes took the Hottie Sauce off the menu,” referring to her collaboration with the fast food chain. She added: “And hotties, if you want the sauce back, you gotta take that up with the Popeyes lady, not me. Alright?“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elsewhere during the show, Megan took part in various sketches, including one where she played a nurse on a new television series “from Shonda Rimes and the top commenters Shade Room’s Instagram,“Hot Girl Hospital, and another where sheleads a workout class.One other moment from the episode saw cast member Ego Nwodim astalk show host Monique Money Monique Problems, leading a series for young Black women, including Megan’s character, who is dealing with a cheating partner.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Megan performed twice during the evening — marking her third time as a musical guest onSNL. The star previously appeared in a supporting role whenChance The Rapperserved as host and musical guest in October 2019, and then was a solo musical guest during aChris Rock-hosted episode a year later.The rapper first performed “Anxiety” during the beginning half of the show, before later taking the stage once more to sing her tracks"NDA” and “Plan B"towards the end.RELATED VIDEO: Megan Thee Stallion Tells Apple Music About Self-Reliance and The Instructions Her Mother Left Her Before Her PassingSeason 48 of SNL comes about as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons last month.On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.“SNLwill return on Oct. 29 withJack Harlowas both host and musical guest.
Photo: Rosalind OConnor/NBC via Getty
Live from Studio 8H, it’sMegan Thee Stallion!The rapper, 27, pulled double duty onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend, performing as both host and musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch series.During heropening monologue, Megan avoided addressing the recentburglary that took place at her Los Angeles home, though she seemingly hinted at it near the end of her set.“I do pride myself on being an open book,” Megan shared. “So with that being said, I would like to address a certain incident that I’m sure is on everybody’s mind.“After taking part in a long, dramatic pause, the “Body” crooner quipped, “No, I do not know why Popeyes took the Hottie Sauce off the menu,” referring to her collaboration with the fast food chain. She added: “And hotties, if you want the sauce back, you gotta take that up with the Popeyes lady, not me. Alright?“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elsewhere during the show, Megan took part in various sketches, including one where she played a nurse on a new television series “from Shonda Rimes and the top commenters Shade Room’s Instagram,“Hot Girl Hospital, and another where sheleads a workout class.One other moment from the episode saw cast member Ego Nwodim astalk show host Monique Money Monique Problems, leading a series for young Black women, including Megan’s character, who is dealing with a cheating partner.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Megan performed twice during the evening — marking her third time as a musical guest onSNL. The star previously appeared in a supporting role whenChance The Rapperserved as host and musical guest in October 2019, and then was a solo musical guest during aChris Rock-hosted episode a year later.The rapper first performed “Anxiety” during the beginning half of the show, before later taking the stage once more to sing her tracks"NDA” and “Plan B"towards the end.RELATED VIDEO: Megan Thee Stallion Tells Apple Music About Self-Reliance and The Instructions Her Mother Left Her Before Her PassingSeason 48 of SNL comes about as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons last month.On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.“SNLwill return on Oct. 29 withJack Harlowas both host and musical guest.
Live from Studio 8H, it’sMegan Thee Stallion!
The rapper, 27, pulled double duty onSaturday Night Liveover the weekend, performing as both host and musical guest on the late-night comedy sketch series.
During heropening monologue, Megan avoided addressing the recentburglary that took place at her Los Angeles home, though she seemingly hinted at it near the end of her set.
“I do pride myself on being an open book,” Megan shared. “So with that being said, I would like to address a certain incident that I’m sure is on everybody’s mind.”
After taking part in a long, dramatic pause, the “Body” crooner quipped, “No, I do not know why Popeyes took the Hottie Sauce off the menu,” referring to her collaboration with the fast food chain. She added: “And hotties, if you want the sauce back, you gotta take that up with the Popeyes lady, not me. Alright?”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Elsewhere during the show, Megan took part in various sketches, including one where she played a nurse on a new television series “from Shonda Rimes and the top commenters Shade Room’s Instagram,“Hot Girl Hospital, and another where sheleads a workout class.
One other moment from the episode saw cast member Ego Nwodim astalk show host Monique Money Monique Problems, leading a series for young Black women, including Megan’s character, who is dealing with a cheating partner.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Megan performed twice during the evening — marking her third time as a musical guest onSNL. The star previously appeared in a supporting role whenChance The Rapperserved as host and musical guest in October 2019, and then was a solo musical guest during aChris Rock-hosted episode a year later.
The rapper first performed “Anxiety” during the beginning half of the show, before later taking the stage once more to sing her tracks"NDA” and “Plan B"towards the end.
RELATED VIDEO: Megan Thee Stallion Tells Apple Music About Self-Reliance and The Instructions Her Mother Left Her Before Her Passing
Season 48 of SNL comes about as the comedy sketch series navigates a major cast shakeup. Longtime series regularsKate McKinnon,Pete Davidson,Aidy BryantandKyle Mooneyexited after theseason 47 finale.
PEOPLE thenconfirmedon Sept. 1 that the series was also losingMelissa VillaseñorandAlex Moffat, as well as featured playerAristotle Athari. Then,Chris Reddannouncedhis departure fromSNLafter five seasons last month.
On Sept. 15, NBC revealed the four new featured players joiningSNLin season 48:Marcello Hernandez,Molly Kearney,Michael LongfellowandDevon Walker.
SNLcreator Lorne Michaels recently calledseason 48 a “transition year,“telling reporters backstage at the2022 Emmy Awards, “There are new people, and things are changing, and a different generation comes into the show.”
SNLwill return on Oct. 29 withJack Harlowas both host and musical guest.
source: people.com
