Dave Chappelle Takes On Diddy, Donald Trump, & The LA Fires On SNL

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Dave Chappelle has a LOT to say. Saturday Night Live is officially back after several weeks off during the holiday season, and who’s more attention-grabbing to host than the controversial comedian?

Except he says he’s “tired of being controversial”! But does his performance reflect that? During his opening monologue — which clocks in at 17:01 and is reportedly the longest in SNL history — the 51-year-old talks about how he finally agreed to host the sketch comedy show after months of being asked — and how “the moment [he] said yes, LA burst into flames.” He explains: After winking at the audience, Dave goes on to explain how he doesn’t live in LA, but is still connected to it in many ways and has several friends whose homes burned down.

He reflects: So much for trying to not be controversial! He went on: And speaking of all the conspiracy theories surrounding the devastating fires, he adds: Oh, Dave.

The A Star is Born alum then turned his attention to Diddy later in his monologue, walking the tricky tightrope of the ongoing legal situation: Related: What Does Justin Baldoni Say About All The Sexual Harassment Allegations?? He speculates that one reason he may have been left out is because he has “snitch energy”: LOLz!