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The Weeknd Update On SNL Made Us LOL and LOL

Earned. IT.

The Weeknd took over an iconic skit on Saturday Night Live last night, and let's just say our boy nailed it.

The Toronto native was the obvious choice to do SNL's Weekend Update — with the title tweaked of course, because who needs that extra 'e' anyway?

NEWS FLASH: NEW HAIR, DON'T CARE.

Weeknd out.

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Saturday Night Live - Season 42(01 of18)
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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- 'Margot Robbie' Episode 1705 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musical guest The Weeknd, host Margot Robbie, and Kenan Thompson on September 29, 2016 -- (Photo by: Rosalind O'Connor/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
HSMF Hard Summer Festival At Auto Club Speed Way(02 of18)
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FONTANA, CA - JULY 30: The Weeknd attends the HSMF Hard Summer Festival At Auto Club Speed Way at Auto Club Speedway on July 30, 2016 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/FilmMagic) (credit:Johnny Nunez via Getty Images)
HSMF Hard Summer Festival At Auto Club Speed Way(03 of18)
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FONTANA, CA - JULY 30: The Weeknd attends the HSMF Hard Summer Festival At Auto Club Speed Way at Auto Club Speedway on July 30, 2016 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/FilmMagic) (credit:Johnny Nunez via Getty Images)
Celebrity Sightings In Los Angeles - June 08, 2016(04 of18)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: The Weeknd is seen at LAX on June 08, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by starzfly/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) (credit:starzfly/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
Christian Dior S/S17 Cruise Collection - Arrivals(05 of18)
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WOODSTOCK, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye attends Christian Dior showcases its spring summer 2017 cruise collection at Blenheim Palace on May 31, 2016 in Woodstock, England. (Photo by Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho/WireImage) (credit:Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho via Getty Images)
Christian Dior S/S17 Cruise Collection - Arrivals(06 of18)
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WOODSTOCK, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd attends as Christian Dior showcases its spring summer 2017 cruise collection at Blenheim Palace on May 31, 2016 in Woodstock, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage) (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2016 - Day 2(07 of18)
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EXETER, ENGLAND - MAY 29: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye a.k.a The Weeknd performs during day 2 of BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle on May 29, 2016 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
2016 Billboard Music Awards - Press Room(08 of18)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer The Weeknd poses in the press room at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala(09 of18)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: The Weeknd (L) and Bella Hadid attend the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com) (credit:Mike Coppola via Getty Images)
"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala - After Parties(10 of18)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Bella Hadid, The Weeknd are seen coming out of Up and Down night Club on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images) (credit:Raymond Hall via Getty Images)
"Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology" Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals(11 of18)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: The Weeknd attends the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) (credit:George Pimentel via Getty Images)
Celebrities At The Los Angeles Lakers Game(12 of18)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: The Weeknd (L) and Bella Hadid attend a basketball game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images) (credit:Noel Vasquez via Getty Images)
2016 Juno Awards - Show(13 of18)
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CALGARY, ALBERTA - APRIL 03: The Weeknd attends the 2016 Juno Awards at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 3, 2016 in Calgary, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images) (credit:George Pimentel via Getty Images)
The Daily Front Row "Fashion Los Angeles Awards" 2016 - Arrivals(14 of18)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: The Weeknd attends the Daily Front Row 'Fashion Los Angeles Awards' at Sunset Tower Hotel on March 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Frederick M. Brown via Getty Images)
The Daily Front Row "Fashion Los Angeles Awards" 2016 - Inside(15 of18)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE Model of the Year Honoree Bella Hadid (L) and Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye attend The Daily Front Row 'Fashion Los Angeles Awards' 2016 at Sunset Tower Hotel on March 20, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for The Daily Front Row) (credit:Stefanie Keenan via Getty Images)
88th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals(16 of18)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 28: Recording artist The Weeknd attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Ethan Miller via Getty Images)
The 58th GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals(17 of18)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Singer The Weeknd (L) and model Bella Hadid attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Jason Merritt via Getty Images)
The 58th GRAMMY Awards - Backstage And Audience(18 of18)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 15: Singer The Weeknd attends The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS) (credit:Christopher Polk via Getty Images)

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