The Huffington Post 's Mike Ryan was also pleasantly surprised , saying in a review that Drake reminded him of Bruno Mars from last season : `` An energetic host that 's been given so-so material that he 's able to elevate -- to a point . '' Rapper Drake hosted and performed on `` SNL '' January 18 . Hide Caption 8 of 23 Drake impersonated several stars , including Jay Z and Lil Wayne . Critics were pleasantly surprised .
Rapper Drake hosted and performed on `` SNL '' January 18 . Hide Caption 8 of 23 Drake impersonated several stars , including Jay Z and Lil Wayne . Critics were pleasantly surprised .