Lizzo Trolls Trump During ‘SNL’ Appearance

April 14, 2025 2

Lizzo got to get some political salvos off during her recent appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” The superstar was the musical guest for the April 12 episode, which was hosted by Jon Hamm. For her opening performance, Lizzo performed a medley of “Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad” from her upcoming album, and showed off her guitar skills. And she was rocking a crop top with the word “TARIFFIED” on it.

It appeared to be a clear message aimed at President Donald Trump’s ongoing implementation of tariffs as the U.S. engages in a trade war with China and other countries.

During the show’s closing, Lizzo also rocked another message; a similar black top with the words “Black Women Were Right.”

Lizzo also appeared in a sketch parodying both the President and the hit HBO series The White Lotus. Called “The White POTUS,” the sketch featured White House notables and references to some of the show’s characters. Lizzo appeared as Belinda, the masseuse played by Natasha Rothwell on the show. In another inflation-related jab, upon discovering $5 million in her bank account, this “Belinda” is furious — because she had $20 million last week.

This wasn’t Lizzo’s first time at Studio 8H. She appeared as the musical guest on SNL back in December 2019 and again in December 2022. She also appeared as both the host and the musical guest in April 2022. Lizzo’s fourth appearance comes as she’s readying her fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, for release later this year.

It was also recently announced that Lizzo is expected to star as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic about the gospel and rock and roll pioneer.

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