Kim’s subtle show of support comes amid a flurry of worried comments about Pete’s well-being, after Ye’s animated music video showed him being kidnapped, beheaded and buried alive .
In her first public vow of support for Pete Davidson since they started dating, Kim Kardashian liked a tweet defending and praising his character.
As you probably know by now, Pete faced weeks of heated online beatings from Kim’s ex-husband Kanye West (now legally known as Ye), who spent months trying to win back with a bunch of big public statements.
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Not only did Ye coin the nickname “Skete” for the Saturday Night Live comedic, but he also called him “trash” and “trash” in several since-deleted Instagram posts, while urging his fans to “yell at him” if they saw him in public.
He even called Pete by name directly in his song “Eazy” released in January, which features rapper The Game. In the track, Ye raps, “God saved me from this accident / Just so I could beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”
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But things got worse on Wednesday this week after Ye released a disturbing new clip for the song, during which a cartoon version of Pete could be seen being kidnapped, beheaded and buried alive.
The shocking video sparked a huge outpouring of concern for Pete from fans and netizens around the world, who urged the actor to consider taking legal action against Ye.
Pete has yet to address the video, and without a social media presence, it’s unclear if and when he reacted to it. The comedian deleted his new Instagram account last week following an outpouring of hateful comments from Ye fans.
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However, his girlfriend Kim quietly showed his support for him on Twitter this week.
On Thursday, actor and filmmaker James Gunn tweeted praising Pete’s character in light of the video regarding Ye.
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“For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, kindest guys I know. A truly generous, loving, funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect,” the tweet read. .
For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, nicest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect.
James continued to defend Pete further after one user tweeted, “It’s cool but just because someone acts nice to you doesn’t mean they’re going to be the same person throughout. people are opportunists.
@JamesGunn That’s cool, but just because someone acts nice to you doesn’t mean they’ll always be the same person. People are opportunists
In response, James wrote, “No shit. But I’ve been on set with Pete and I see how he treats the whole crew and the background actors. I’ve been to restaurants and seen how he treats staff. I saw how he treats his old friends. I saw how he treats the fans.
@SaulLeoTorres No shit. But I’ve been on set with Pete & I see how he treats all the crew & background actors. I’ve been to restaurants & see how they treat the staff. I saw how he treats his old friends. I saw how he treats the fans.
And when another person revealed that they “unfollowed” James because of his public support for Pete, the filmmaker simply replied, “Glad to lose you.”
Before long, several observant fans noticed that Kim — who rarely “likes” anything on the platform — had press the heart button on James’ first tweet.
Under a repost of the exchange shared by Instagram account @commentsbycelebs, Kaley Cuoco – who was rumored to be dating Pete while filming their upcoming movie Meet cute — commented in agreement, writing, “Done ❤️.”
Shortly after the Twitter like, Kim removed “West” from her social media profiles following a court ruling declaring her “legally single” on Wednesday. Her new status comes after a months-long battle with Ye – who has strongly opposed the divorce – over her desire to move forward with the process, which began just over a year ago.
Fans were thrilled to see Kim’s heartfelt Twitter and removal of ‘West’ from her social media platforms, especially as concern for Pete’s well-being and mental health has since skyrocketed. the release of Ye’s music video.
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“I really hope Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have strong support systems for what they are going through. No one deserves unbalanced, disturbing and emotionally abusive/harassing behavior from anyone,” one person tweeted.
I really hope Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have strong support systems for what they’re going through. No one deserves unbalanced, disturbing and emotionally abusive/harassing behavior from anyone
“Pete Davidson deserves so much better. I really hope he is doing well right now, safe and healthy, ”wrote another.
pete davidson deserves so much better. I really hope he is doing well right now, safe and healthy.
But hearing about Pete’s “generous” and “tender” spirit didn’t come as a huge surprise to fans, considering he appeared exactly like that in some apparent texts exchanged with Ye recently.
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Last month the donda The artist leaked a private message he received from Pete, in which the comic apparently tried to reassure Ye that he was not getting between his children and Kim’s – North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm .
“I would never get [in the] path of your children,” Pete’s text appeared to read. “[That’s] a promise. how you guys [go about] raising children is [your business] and not mine. “I do [hope one] day when I can meet them and [we can] be all friends.
However, despite Pete being the one to offer Ye an olive branch amid his spate of Instagram beatings, the rapper refused, posting the conversation on his page with the caption, “NO YOU WILL NEVER MEET MY CHILDREN.
Ye then shared alleged texts from Kim that week as well, which expressed concern for Pete’s safety amid the online feud.
“You create a dangerous and scary environment,” Kim’s apparent post read. “Someone is going to hurt Pete and it will all be your fault.”
“There are dangerous people out there and it’s scary and it doesn’t have to be,” another screenshot read.
And beyond the apparent behind-the-scenes messages, Pete’s caring persona showed up throughout his relationship with Kim.
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From when the couple first bonded in October following their union SNL appearance, fans have noticed a change in Kim’s overall demeanor — at least from the paparazzi photos we’ve seen, in which she’s often hand-in-hand with Pete with a huge smile on her face.
They’ve been pictured shopping at malls and dining at budget chain restaurants, something fans of the reality TV star will know to get away from her infamous glamorous lifestyle.
In fact, according to onlookers who spotted Pete and Kim having dinner at a low-key pizzeria in January, the date was “very casual,” with the beauty mogul switching up her usual designer cuts for a sweater and leggings. comfortable.
And a few weeks prior, as the couple rang in the new year with a Bahamas vacation, Kim – as she revealed a month later – actually threw her phone in the ocean to disconnect from people and enjoy the presence of his companions: Pete, as well as longtime friends Simon Huck and Phil Riportella.
“I was in the Bahamas, and the people I was with said, ‘We’re on a fucking vacation. We haven’t been on vacation in a long time. And then they threw their phones in the ocean,'” Kim recalled during an interview with US Vogue in February.
“I was like, ‘What? What? What? Am I allowed to do this?'” she said, before noting that she ended up throwing her device in the waters and that she had to get a new number as a result.
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“I think over the last couple of years I’ve decided, I’m going to treat myself. And that feels really good. And even though it created changes and caused my divorce, I think it’s important to be honest with yourself about what really makes you happy,” she said.
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“I chose myself. I think it’s good to choose you, ”she continued. “Being 40 is being Team Me. I’m going to eat well. I’m going to train. I’m going to have more fun, spend more time with my kids and the people who make me happy. I’m going to put my phone down Unsubscribe if I don’t want to see something on Instagram.
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All of these examples demonstrate Kim’s newfound happiness post-divorce, coinciding with her earlier comments about what she really wants in a future relationship during the final season of keeping up with the Kardashians in June.
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Speaking to her mother Kris Jenner in an extremely candid conversation, Kim opened up about the demise of her marriage to Ye, revealing that she’s had enough of extravagant gestures and yearns for the “little things” instead.
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“I feel like I’ve worked so hard in life to achieve everything I wanted, and I’ve lived up to my expectations and achieved 10 times more than I thought was humanly possible,” he said. she declared to Kris. “But I don’t have a life to share that with.”
“After turning 40 this year, I was like, No, I don’t want a husband who lives in a completely different state“, she said, referring to the fact that Ye had moved to Wyoming during the last months of their marriage.
Continuing on her hopes for future relationships, Kim said, “It’s the little things that I don’t have. I have all the big things. I have [everything] extravagant you could imagine. And no one will ever do it like that [again]. I’m grateful for those experiences, but I think I’m ready for the little experiences that I think will mean a lot.
And if the last few months with Pete have been anything, Kim certainly seems to be enjoying the less extravagant experiences and embracing a new kind of happiness.
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