Brief
Pete Davidson says he empathises with Kanye West’s mental‑health struggles
The comedian told Variety he feels empathy for Ye, recalling the 2022 online threats during his relationship with Kim Kardashian.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Pete Davidson told Variety in a September 30 cover story that he now feels empathy for Kanye West’s mental‑health struggles, recalling the rapper’s 2022 online threats during Davidson’s nine‑month relationship with Kim Kardashian.
What happened
In 2022, after Davidson began dating Kardashian, Ye posted incendiary messages on social media and released a music video for his song “Eazy” that depicted Davidson’s decapitation. The relationship ended around August 2022.
What the reports add
Billboard notes that Davidson said Ye’s behaviour was influenced by personal loss and mental‑health issues, and that he believes his own openness about mental health did not stop Ye from targeting him online.
What was said
“What people don’t understand about that dude … is that he’s also lost a parent and has mental stuff, and I don’t know how he deals with it or who he has around him,” Davidson told Variety, as reported by Billboard.
“It’s like he was saying, ‘Kill yourself,’ and he did push me,” he added.
Key facts
- Pete Davidson reflected on his 2022 feud with Kanye West in a Variety cover story published Sep. 30, 2026. (billboard.com)
- Ye posted threatening messages and a music video depicting Davidson’s decapitation during Davidson’s relationship with Kim Kardashian. (billboard.com)
- Davidson said he now empathises with Ye’s mental‑health struggles, noting Ye lost a parent and deals with mental issues. (billboard.com)
- Davidson’s relationship with Kardashian lasted nine months and ended around August 2022. (billboard.com)
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Pete Davidson Reflects on Facing Ye’s Wrath 4 Years After Kim Kardashian Romance: ‘He Did Push Me’”
