One is a controversial comedian who frequently makes offensive jokes. The other is a much younger controversial comedian… who frequently makes offensive jokes. Despite this similitude, stand-up vet Dave Chappelle and “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson, who have an age gap of 20 years, undoubtedly make an unusual pairing. But the pals actually have a lot in common. Both have been open about their personal struggles, which have influenced their comedic material. Chappelle withdrew from the public eye at the height of his fame due to mental health issues, while Davidson has discussed his problems with self-harm and depression.
Keenly aware that his pal was in need, Chappelle allowed Davidson to retreat to his home for Christmas in 2018. According to insiders who chatted to Us Weekly, Davidson, who was struggling with his mental wellbeing at the time, was welcomed into his buddy’s secluded pad. If that’s not all, the pair had a palpable rapport during an “SNL” skit in 2020, in which the two repeatedly broke character as they struggled to contain their giggles amid Chappelle’s NSFW ad-libbing.
During an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Machine Gun Kelly, Davidson’s long time pal, recalled an anecdote involving the King of Staten Island’s unlikely friendship with Chappelle. The duo were invited to smoke weed at Chappelle’s house during his mom’s 81st birthday party, as you do. “We end up at his house. His wife was, like, furious that we were still there, like ‘Get these idiots outta here,'” MGK laughed.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit the National Institute of Mental Health website.