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

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.

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,

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,