The show's creator dispelled any rumors during the documentary 'Ladies and Gentleman...50 Years of SNL Music' Lorne Michaels is disputing any rumors about Saturday Night Live banning musicians. According to the creator of the long-running comedy sketch show,

Pete Davidson's time on Saturday Night Live could've been short-lived if Lorne Michaels had followed through with the comedian's request.

Lorne Michaels has maintained no musical guest has ever been "banned" from Saturday Night Live. A number of artists have performed controversial sets during SNL's musical guest slot over the show's 50- year history.

Beyond Saturday Night," former cast member Pete Davidson recalls wanting to leave "SNL" after his first season.

Honestly, learning about Michaels’ claim on the cold open is stellar and an incredible easter egg to get amid Saturday Night Live ’s 50th Season. Here’s hoping that more insightful and shocking BTS stories continue to rise as we near the reunion and the second half of this historic season.

"Everybody here is so talented and they don't want to be my friend," the comedian recalled telling the "Saturday Night Live" creator after his first season.

Live has had a broad variety of musical guests over the decades, and while the performances mostly go well, sometimes, there’s friction. Some (in)famous appearances have reportedly led to artists being banned: Acts like Sinéad O’Connor,