Conan O’Brien‘s well-landed joke midway by way of Sunday evening’s Oscars — about Kendrick Lamar calling Drake a pedophile — was almost left in comedy purgatory, sources with direct information inform TMZ Hip Hop.

Final evening, Conan used a industrial break return to poke enjoyable on the halftime cue for Kendrick to shade Drake, in a nod to rap’s largest second final yr, and final month’s Tremendous Bowl present (see under) … however we’re listening to each the Academy and ABC had sturdy reservations about getting the joke in, and pushed again in concern of how the gang would react.

One explicit producer made the case and fought the powers, as a result of they firmly believed within the joke. Whether or not good or unhealthy, the gag was sure to have a giant, audible reception!!!

Conan is in the end in control of what comes out of his mouth and will’ve chosen to maintain it out … and he clearly wished it within the present.

We now know the joke was really constructed by his longtime author, Skyler Higby, who advised us Monday that Group Coco selecting sides within the Kendrick-Drake beef is simply as laughable because the joke itself.

And, Skyler’s at present calling out DJ Akademiks for spreading misinformation in Drake’s favor!!!

We additionally bought comedian vet Kym Whitley on the topic, and he or she extremely approves of Conan’s commentary … comics aren’t scared anymore, lawsuits be damned, Drake!!!