Conan O’Brien cracked a joke about Drake and pedophilia during the Academy Awards. We now learn that the joke was initially met with “raised eyebrows” but ultimately was approved.
According to Variety, Disney TV’s executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment, Rob Mills, revealed that the joke was a bit more “spicy” than others in the show but decided to let it fly.
“When he did that in rehearsal, I was with Jeff Ross, his producer, and we were like, that joke is going to kill,” Mills said. “And it was great! It was sort of unexpected from Conan, but that’s what made it kind of fun.”
We all thought the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef had its final national television moment at the Super Bowl. Nope. Oscars host Conan O’Brien brought it back to a broad audience.
Mid-show, O’Brien got a little dig at Drake while also letting people know he has the lawyers to battle any lawsuits that could come his way.
“Well, we’re halfway through the show, which means it’s time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile. Don’t worry. I’m lawyered up.”