By Mitchell Peters: 02/25/2023
21 Savage made his musical debut on Saturday Night Live, performing his tracks from his latest album.
The U.K.-born, Atlanta-raised rapper delivered three songs - "Redrum" and a mashup of "Shoud've Worn a Bonnet" and "Prove it" - from his 2024 album, American Dream, during the Feb. 24 episode of the long running NBC sketch comedy show.
With an introduction from host Shane Gillis, Savage opened with "Redrum," which peaked at No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year. It's also his highest-peaking unaccompanied hit on the chart. Dressed in a light blue jacket, whits shirt and ripped jeans, the rapper delivered the song alongside a violinist and a slew of black-clad ballerinas.
Later in the episode, 21 Savage returned with a mashup of "Should've Wore a Bonnet" and "Prove It," with guest appearances by singers Brent Faiyaz ans Summer Walker.
In January, Savage clinched his fourth Billboard 200 No.1 album with the realease of his third solo LP, American Dream. The long-awaited blockbuster arrived over a half-decade after his sophomore effort, 2018's i am>i was.
