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Daryl Hammond took the stage to imitate Don Partardo, the longtime SNL anchor known for his distinctive style. Hammond's parody was a clever mix of nostalgia and absurdity, starting with a humorous nod to his past impressions. He joked about going from referencing Cool in the Gang to creating "crazy rap names"—though he might not have fully understood the rap scene.
He wove in humorous mispronunciations and made fun of his unfamiliarity with modern rap artists like Tekashi69 and Lil Uzi. Hammond’s rendition of "50 Cent" as "50 Cents" was a highlight, poking fun at his own missteps and the generational gaps in musical knowledge. The crowd appreciated the layered humor, as Hammond compared buying a car for fifty cents—something impossible today—to his struggles with modern rap nomenclature.