“Saturday Night Live” took a playful jab at former President Donald Trump over the weekend, using the catchy hit “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice in a skit that poked fun at Trump’s recent legal troubles. The skit featured “SNL” actor James Austin Johnson portraying Trump, who jokingly announced his impending arrest before revealing plans for a cover album featuring popular songs.
In the skit, Johnson’s Trump humorously acknowledges the rumors of his legal woes, stating, “Well folks, it happened. I got indicted,” before quickly revealing it as an April Fools’ joke. He then goes on to announce his new album, which includes covers of chart-topping songs, including the hit by Ice Spice and PinkPantheress.
The use of “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” in the skit drew praise from fans on social media, with many expressing amusement at the choice of song. Some fans particularly enjoyed Johnson’s portrayal of Trump performing the song, with one Twitter user writing, “Not the fake Donald Trump rapping Ice Spice,” alongside laughing emojis.
In other news, Ice Spice has been announced as one of the music artists set to perform at HOT 97’s Summer Jam in New York this year, alongside Cardi B, Coi Leray, GloRilla, and Lola Brooke. The announcement comes as the latest milestone in Ice Spice’s rising career, following the success of her hit single “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and her growing popularity in the music industry.
As for Trump, his legal troubles continue to make headlines, with reports indicating that he is expected to turn himself in following an indictment by a Manhattan grand jury. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the “SNL” skit provided a lighthearted moment that resonated with fans and showcased the enduring popularity of Ice Spice and PinkPantheress‘ music.