Questlove picks the perfect ‘SNL’ musical sketch

Yes, SNL Season 51 is over. 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.

Check out the complete list of SNL Season 51 hosts, musical guests and reviews.

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