Elon Musk Already Eliciting Controversy Ahead Of "SNL" Appearance

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"SNL" cast members have been told they can steer clear of Elon if they wish.

Elon Musk is a bit of a controversial figure for a whole host of reasons. He has frequently put his own foot in his mouth on Twitter, especially when it comes to space travel and his incessant need to post memes that have been stolen from smaller accounts. Musk certainly has a whole brigade of adoring fans, however, and they're mostly always by his side to shield him from any sort of criticism that may ever come his way.

Recently, it was announced that Musk would be hosting Saturday Night Live on May 8th, which had many people feeling upset. Some don't believe Musk should be given such a platform, especially since he comes across like an out-of-touch billionaire, at least to SNL's target audience.

Elon Musk Already Eliciting Controversy Ahead Of "SNL" Appearance
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In fact, the controversy surrounding Musk's appearance is so grand, that according to Page Six, SNL cast members have been told that they will not be forced to appear in sketches with the Tesla CEO. Numerous cast members like Bowen Yang, Aidy Bryant, and even Michael Che have poked fun at the idea of Musk on the show and at this point, it seems like he might have some trouble fitting in.

All of this begs the question: why did SNL even invite him on in the first place? Regardless, Musk seems excited and he's already started brainstorming some sketches for the occasion.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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