Social Media Rallies Around Kenan Thompson After He's 'Diddy-Cropped' Out Of Epic Eddie Murphy Photos

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The internet wrapped their arms about Kenan Thompson and smothered him with love after he was “Diddy-cropped” out of the epic photos of Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Tracy Morgan.

Here is one photo of the moment all of the gentlemen were on stage:

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Unfortunately, for most of the day, the photo was in circulation on Twitter with Kenan cropped out of it.

Even BET’s problematic Twitter account did it! (sigh)

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No worries though… the floodgates of love opened for Kenan with many taking to the streets of Twitter to show their appreciation for the comedian and actor.

Peep the tweets:

I’ll just leave that right there!! The correct pic! @kenanthompson #yallbetterputsomerespectonmyboynameinthegamesinceeight pic.twitter.com/PH61Q5DHDM
— Leslie Jones ? (@Lesdoggg) December 22, 2019

While I love that "Keenan Thompson" is Trending on Twitter….

It's actually spelled Kenan Thompson.

Regardless, I'm happy to see the guy getting all the praise and recognition he's so deserving of.

Always been a fan pic.twitter.com/EWBlfMQuBy
— ?Ashley? (@TeachItAsh) December 22, 2019

Let's show love for Kenan Thompson. This dude has been on TV since I was probably in diapers and has been on SNL since 2003. Pretty solid career if you ask me. Not sure why everyone is only showing a pic of the other 4 and not w/ Kenan. You are all legends. pic.twitter.com/rw8663a1Kx
— Tarvis Sparks (@Silentpoisin) December 23, 2019

This is our king. pic.twitter.com/Rw0CL3gVGN
— Dale Soup (@Dominos_Fastest) December 22, 2019

https://twitter.com/ShonCobain/status/1208834525532434433

I WISH EVERYONE WOULD STOP FORGETTING ABOUT @kenanthompson. Wtf is wrong with y'all. He's been on SNL for 4ever. We love you Kenan???? https://t.co/c41cEorf6w
— Nikki Langford (@NikkiDLangford) December 23, 2019

I know i didn’t wake get on Bookeem Woodbine’s internet to hear you Ashys disrespect Kenan Thompson like he hasn’t given us 20+ years of good clean entertainment without even a morsel of scandal ever. I know that’s not what I’m hearing
— Kazeem Famuyide ? (@Kazeem) December 22, 2019

Truth! @kenanthompson is THAT dude! ❤️ Respect to all the other legends on the stage, who I also ADORE, but #Kenan BELONGS up there with them and in EVERY picture of the epic moment. @nbcsnl https://t.co/kQbFybsE0h
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) December 22, 2019

Give @kenanthompson the respect he deserves. Thats it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/oioFNK8XCw
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) December 22, 2019

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: watching Kenan Thompson feels like watching a beloved childhood friend make it big. He’s been making me laugh since I was 5 years old and I’ll always be rooting for him ? pic.twitter.com/i5tpfkIahA
— ☆ Chaka by Nature ☆ (@princessology) December 22, 2019

Can we take a moment to honor @kenanthompson?

Kenan is now the oldest current cast member on SNL. In 2003, he was the show's youngest cast member at 25 and is now the longest running cast member in SNL history with 16 seasons. He deserves the same praise we gave Eddie Murphy!! pic.twitter.com/6DDpQMthZo
— Antravis Bisou (@revivemilestone) December 22, 2019

Kenan Thompson took to Twitter to express his gratitude for the outpouring of love and support.

It’s so very nice to see the love that’s being shown here today!!! I really needed that!! Glad y’all see me!!! Last night was legendary and I’m glad y’all feel I deserved to be in it!!!
— Kenan Thompson (@kenanthompson) December 22, 2019

It’s so beautiful to see people giving Kenan his flowers while he can still smell them!