The 2025 Oscars were already buzzing with Hollywood glamour and unexpected wins, but Conan O’Brien made sure to add some edge to the evening.
As the night’s host, he didn’t shy away from roasting pop culture’s biggest talking points—including the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
Conan’s Take on the Lamar-Drake Saga
During his monologue, Conan quipped,
“I think it’s time for Kendrick to come out and call Drake a pedophile. Don’t worry, I’m lawyered up.”
The joke landed with a mix of laughter, gasps, and some eyebrow raises. With the feud between the two rappers dominating headlines, O’Brien’s remark was as topical as it was risky.
Social Media Reacts: Genius or Too Far?
Predictably, social media lit up within minutes. Some hailed Conan’s boldness, calling it the perfect comedic commentary on the state of rap beefs. Others felt he might have overstepped, dragging real-life tensions into the Oscars’ typically glitzy atmosphere.
“Conan O’Brien just said what everyone was thinking,” one user posted. Another added, “Imagine being Drake, chilling at home, and getting roasted at the Oscars.” On the flip side, Lamar and Drake’s fans clashed in the replies, reigniting the debate that O’Brien had so casually referenced.
The Art of Satire or Just Another Oscars Moment?
O’Brien is no stranger to pushing boundaries with humor, and his Oscars hosting gig gave him the perfect stage. His comment was part of a larger set where he poked fun at Hollywood, music, and even himself.
But was it just a joke, or was there something deeper? The Lamar-Drake feud has been one of the biggest rap rivalries in years, and O’Brien’s remark highlighted just how much it has crossed over into mainstream pop culture.
Whether you laughed, cringed, or just nodded in acknowledgment, one thing is clear, Conan O’Brien made sure the Oscars weren’t just about movies. And that, in itself, is a win.
