Pete Davidson has been relatively quiet since he and Ariana Grande broke off their engagement in October. But now, the Saturday Night Live comedian is speaking out about the bullying he’s faced both online and real life. He said in a new Instagram post that trolls wished him dead, but that he wasn’t going to give in. Click through the gallery for all the info.
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Pete, 25, began, “I’ve kept my mouth shut. Never mentioned any names, never said a word about anyone or anything.”
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“I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts or frame of reference,” he continued. “Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling. I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months.”
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“I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly only in hopes that it will bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth,” Pete penned.
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“I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this. To all those holding me down and seeing this for what it is — I see you and I love you,” the note concluded. He signed it simply “Pete.”
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Some of his famous friends chimed in with comments. Queer Eye star Tan France wrote, “LOVE YOU, MATE. TRULY. STAY STRONG.” His SNL castmate Aidy Bryant left a string of hearts.
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Ariana’s video about her ex-boyfriends was released on Friday and already has 93 million views. He didn’t reference her in the post and seemed to be talking more about the public conversation about him.
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Pete first opened up about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in October 2017.
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What do you think about Pete’s note? Sound off in the comments!
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Pete, 25, began, “I’ve kept my mouth shut. Never mentioned any names, never said a word about anyone or anything.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts or frame of reference,” he continued. “Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling. I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
“I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly only in hopes that it will bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth,” Pete penned.
“I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this. To all those holding me down and seeing this for what it is — I see you and I love you,” the note concluded. He signed it simply “Pete.”
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Some of his famous friends chimed in with comments. Queer Eye star Tan France wrote, “LOVE YOU, MATE. TRULY. STAY STRONG.” His SNL castmate Aidy Bryant left a string of hearts.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Ariana’s video about her ex-boyfriends was released on Friday and already has 93 million views. He didn’t reference her in the post and seemed to be talking more about the public conversation about him.
Pete first opened up about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in October 2017.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
What do you think about Pete’s note? Sound off in the comments!
