Kanye West knows it was him that Adam Sandler was referencing during his SNL50 performance over the weekend—even though his name did not come out of the comedian’s mouth. In a musical list of things he will always remember about Saturday Night Live,

The Saturday Night Live tribute song that Adam Sandler performed on the show’s 50th anniversary special poked fun at a range of cast members, hosts and staffers over the show’s half-century run. One of them, former musical guest Kanye West, appreciated the shout-out, unflattering as it was.

The retired Oscar winner set the stage for Sandler’s comedic yet heartfelt song that honored the show's historic half-century on the air.

Actor Adam Sandler attended SNL 50: The Anniversary Special in New York on Sunday, February 16. Accompanied by his wife, Jackie Sandler, the longtime comedian was dressed to the nines in a black tuxedo complete with a bow tie.

Adam Sandler's emotional song at SNL's 50th anniversary special had fans in tears, blending humor and heartfelt tributes to late cast members.

Sandler, 58, may have been fired from SNL in 1995 after five years as a cast member, but there’s no bad blood — he returned for the 50th anniversary special with an original s