Singer-songwriter Dijon made his Saturday Night Live debut on December 6, 2025, performing tracks from his latest album Baby during the episode hosted by Melissa McCarthy. Backed by a 12-person band including Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, he opened with 'Higher!' and followed with a medley of 'Baby!' and 'Another Baby!' This appearance caps a standout year for Dijon, highlighted by Grammy nominations for his production work.
Performance Highlights
Dijon took the Studio 8H stage for his first Saturday Night Live appearance on the December 6, 2025, episode, hosted by Melissa McCarthy. The 33-year-old artist opened with a powerful rendition of 'Higher!', the lead track from his second album Baby, released in August 2025. He was supported by a large ensemble of 12 musicians, featuring notable collaborators like Amber Coffman, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, and Nick Hakim, who have joined him on tour.
Later in the show, Dijon returned for a medley blending 'Baby!' and 'Another Baby!', delivering the first three tracks from the album in a dynamic showcase. Sources describe the performances as intimate yet expansive, reflecting Dijon's signature production style—warm and tactile, with elements like fiery ad-libs and hip-hop samples.
Album and Career Context
Baby has earned critical acclaim, landing on year-end lists including Pitchfork's 'The 50 Best Albums of 2025' and NME's at No. 33. The album follows Dijon's 2021 debut Absolutely and builds on his interest in pushing pop boundaries with experimental sounds, as he shared in past interviews.
This SNL slot comes amid a busy 2025 for Dijon, including production credits on Justin Bieber's surprise albums Swag and Swag II. His contributions to tracks like 'Daisies' and 'Yukon' earned him a nomination for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Swag also up for Album of the Year. Dijon is wrapping the U.S. leg of his tour this week, with European dates planned for January 2026.
Post-performance, Dijon shared rehearsal photos on Instagram, captioning them: 'tour has been gorgeous and we just got to rock on live tv snl style... Grateful and buzzin.' Upcoming SNL episodes feature Josh O'Connor hosting with Lily Allen on December 13, and Ariana Grande hosting with Cher on December 20.
