Pete Davidson is talking exes, Ye, influencers, and AI. Naturally, the internet has thoughts.
Pete Davidson discussed his past relationships with Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande in a new Variety cover story. He also addressed the harassment he faced from Ye and offered his perspective on influencer culture and AI filmmaking. The internet reacted with mixed opinions, with some criticizing his portrayal of his relationship with Kardashian.
- ▪Pete Davidson stated that he still has love for Kim Kardashian despite the overwhelming attention and security issues during their relationship.
- ▪Davidson expressed sympathy for Ye, acknowledging his mental health struggles and loss of a parent, despite Ye's previous harassment.
- ▪The comedian defended Ariana Grande against online comments regarding her appearance.
- ▪Davidson criticized influencer culture while simultaneously defending the use of AI in filmmaking.
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Home > Life > Digital Culture Pete Davidson is talking exes, Ye, influencers, and AI. Naturally, the internet has thoughts. Davidson had kind words for his famous exes and harsher ones for influencers. By Olivia Tauber Olivia Tauber Deputy Digital Culture Editor Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture, covering creators, media, movies, beauty, and more. Based in New York, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan. She also runs Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.
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