Martin Lawrence
On February 19, 1994, broadcaster Martin Lawrence’s monologue sparked outrage due to several crude comments to female hygiene. In subsequent airings, the problematic segment was replaced by a voiceover from writer Jim Downey, who stated that the omitted segment “…was a frank and lively presentation, and nearly cost us all our jobs.” Lawrence was never seen again on the show.
Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs lit a marijuana on stage during a 1994 visit on SNL to commemorate the rap group’s first appearance on the show. Needless to say, it was also their final appearance.