Conan O'Brien Joke Writer Defends Kendrick Lamar & Drake 'Pedo' Joke

Monday, 3 March 2025 (4 minutes ago)
Conan O'Brien's joke writer wants everyone who missed the comedic timing of his Oscars bit about Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef to just say that -- there was no malice on the host's part!!! Skyler Higley, who penned the part about needing to "call…

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