Druski, the comedian who built his career on Instagram and YouTube, will host “Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 7, with the Strokes as musical guest. He will be the first digital content creator to host in the show’s 52 seasons.
“GET YOUR POPCORN READY,” he told his Instagram followers when he announced the news.
Here’s what to know.
Who is Druski?
Druski’s real name is Drew Desbordes, and he is 32. He grew up in Gwinnett County, Ga., outside Atlanta, and started posting sketches on Instagram in 2017, Billboard reported. His characters included a frat brother named Kyle Rogger and an overzealous airport security agent.
He now has about 13.6 million followers on Instagram, 15.6 million on TikTok and more than 6 million subscribers on YouTube.
How did he get famous?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 29: Druski (R) and guest attend the 2026 Time100 Next Gala at Current at Chelsea Piers on October 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Rappers noticed him early. In 2020, he appeared in music videos for Drake, Lil Yachty and Jack Harlow. He later opened for J. Cole and 21 Savage on tour.
His biggest franchise is Coulda Been Records, a parody record label that began on Instagram Live, where he plays a smug label boss who auditions hopeful artists. It grew into YouTube shows and an arena tour called Coulda Fest. Streaming services passed on his early show ideas, so he began making them himself through his company, 4Lifers Entertainment, Billboard reported.
He also played Justin Bieber’s therapist in skits on Bieber’s 2025 album “Swag.” Earlier this year, he became the youngest person to host the BET Awards, USA Today reported.
Why was he in the news this year?
In March, Druski released a sketch called “How Conservative Women in America Act,” in which he wore makeup and a blond wig to play a white woman. Many viewers said it was aimed at Erika Kirk, the CEO of Turning Point USA and widow of Charlie Kirk. The clip drew more than 184 million views on X, The Independent reported.
Conservatives criticized it, with Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas calling it “beneath contempt,” HuffPost reported. President Trump told Kirk at a White House event that she “ought to sue.” Fans praised the sketch’s makeup and performance. A spokesperson for Druski said any claim that he had received a cease-and-desist letter was “absolutely false.”
What’s next for him?
“Collect and Praise,” a scripted comedy based on his megachurch pastor character, debuts on Netflix in December.
How can I watch?
“SNL” airs at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streams on Peacock.