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# Questlove picks the perfect ‘SNL’ musical sketch
- URL: https://www.theomnicosm.com/the-cold-open-snl-rundown-questlove/
- Published: 2026-05-20T20:49:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-20T20:49:28.000Z
- Description: The latest episode of ‘The Rundown’ puts The Roots drummer’s knowledge of the show’s musical moments to use.
- Author: Bill Kuchman
- Tags: The Cold Open • Extras, The Cold Open, SNL, The Rundown, Questlove

Yes, *SNL* Season 51 [is over](https://www.theomnicosm.com/the-cold-open-snl-review-will-ferrell/). But *The Rundown*, the show’s digital series featuring folks connected to the show crafting the perfect episode, continues!

This week, it was **Questlove**’s turn to pick the musical sketch that belonged in an all-star episode.

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While Questlove has never been part of *SNL*’s cast — or hosted! — he produced the acclaimed *Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music* during the show’s 50th anniversary celebration last year. And, as he notes, Questlove also had a role in “XXL Rap Roundtable” [during **Timothée Chalamet**’s Season 46 episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sxRAeh8f7w&t=2s&ref=theomnicosm.com).

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