21 Savage made his musical guest debut Saturday night liveperforming tracks from his latest album.
The U.K.-born, Atlanta-raised rapper performed three songs — “Redrum” and a mashup of “Should've Worn a Bonnet” and “Prove It” — from his 2024 album. American Dreamduring the Feb. 24 episode of the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.
With an intro from host Shane Gillis, Savage opened with “Redrum,” which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year. It is also his biggest unaccompanied chart hit. Dressed in a light blue jacket, white shirt and ripped jeans, the rapper delivered the song alongside a violinist and a line of black-clad ballerinas.
Later in the episode, 21 Savage returned with a mashup of “Should've Wore a Bonnet” and “Prove It,” with guest appearances from singers Brent Faiyaz and Summer Walker.
In January, Savage released his fourth Billboard 200 album No. 1 with the release of his third solo LP, American Dream. The long-awaited blockbuster arrived more than half a decade after its sophomore effort in 2018 I am > I was.
Next week SNL On March 2, it will feature host Sydney Sweeney and musical guest Kacey Musgraves. Next week, Ariana Grande will join host Josh Brolin on March 9.
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