Kanye West Just Did His Interrupting Joke to Matt Lauer on "SNL 40" Red Carpet Special

Kanye did it again.

February 16, 2015

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With Saturday Night Live's 40th anniversary special underway, Kanye West made sure he got the last laugh.

Just before the special went on air, Matt Lauer, Al Roker and company were in the middle of introducing the show when Kanye came and snatched the mic from Lauer. First Beck, and now the host of The Today Show.Watch it above.

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Kanye West Just Did His Interrupting Joke to Matt Lauer on "SNL 40" Red Carpet Special

Kanye did it again.

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