SNL's Ben Marshall roasts Jack Harlow with a flawless impression, mocking his R&B shift and brutal internet nicknames on Weekend Update.
- April 14, 2026
AceShowbiz - Jack Harlow recently became the subject of a sharp and hilarious roast on "Saturday Night Live" when cast member Ben Marshall delivered an exceptionally accurate impression of the rapper during Weekend Update.
The SNL skit not only captured Harlow’s voice and mannerisms flawlessly but also targeted sensitive topics that have trailed the rapper in recent weeks. Marshall donned a Kangol hat and delivered biting jokes referencing Harlow’s controversial comment about “getting blacker” during his transition to R&B on the Monica album.
Throughout the impression, Marshall cleverly mocked the nicknames the internet has assigned to Harlow following his contentious remarks. Some of the standout jabs included “Mos Def-initely Not,” “LL Cool Whip,” “D’Angelo,” “Jay-ZZ-Top,” “Lil’ Wayne’s World,” and “Kan-Yay, it’s Friday.” These lines had Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che struggling to maintain composure.
The skit also poked fun at what R&B supposedly stands for, with Marshall humorously defining it as “Raised Near (but not with) Black people.” The accuracy and sharpness of the impersonation were so convincing that it even fooled Harlow’s own family.
In an Instagram post, Harlow revealed that his aunt texted him, expressing pride for “going on SNL and addressing everything.” She did not realize the person on screen was an impressionist and actually thought it was Harlow himself, underscoring how spot-on the portrayal was.
This roast comes amid a difficult period for Harlow. Beyond the backlash from his “got blacker” comment, he has also faced ridicule for wearing an oversized utility hat in his “Say Hello” music video, which quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.
Between the controversy over his musical direction and the fashion missteps, Harlow has become a frequent target of online mockery. The SNL sketch resonated strongly with audiences, accumulating over 400,000 views on YouTube within 20 hours, demonstrating widespread interest in addressing the rapper’s recent troubles.
Additionally, projections for Harlow’s Monica album sales have been disappointing compared to his earlier releases, suggesting that the negative reception could be impacting his commercial success.
