Kanye West knows it was him that Adam Sandler was referencing during his SNL50 performance over the weekend—even though his name did not come out of the comedian’s mouth. In a musical list of things he will always remember about Saturday Night Live,

Actor Adam Sandler attended SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York on Sunday, February 16. Accompanied by his wife, Jackie Sandler, the longtime comedian was dressed to the nines in a black tuxedo complete with a bow tie.

The Saturday Night Live tribute song that Adam Sandler performed on the show’s 50th anniversary special poked fun at a range of cast members, hosts and staffers over the show’s half-century run. One of them, former musical guest Kanye West, appreciated the shout-out, unflattering as it was.

Among those whose names have been thrown around as candidates to take over the job if and when Michaels finally hands over the reins, are Steve Higgins, Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, and even the show's longest-serving cast member, Kenan Thompson. And now Speedy.

Kanye West expressed his gratitude toward comedian Adam Sandler for the tribute song he sang during Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special on February 16. Sandler made a not-so-subtle reference to West in his performance,

The controversial rapper took to his X account to thank iconic comedian Adam Sandler after he mentioned him during Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special