Pete Davidson's Star-Studded Squad: Exploring His Inner Circle with MGK, Kid Cudi, and Others

Pete Davidson, a highly acclaimed comedian, has a select few individuals who are part of his close circle of friends. Among them is Machine Gun Kelly, who first met Davidson in 2017 during a taping of Wild 'N Out. The two formed a strong bond while working together on the Netflix movie The Dirt, which was released in 2019.

According to the "Bad Things" singer, they were both avid marijuana users and shared a love for the same music while they were stuck in New Orleans. He referred to the actor as "my boy." In December 2018, after the actor posted a concerning message about his mental health following his breakup with Ariana Grande, Kelly immediately flew to see him, stating on Twitter that he couldn't let his friend stay in a dark place.

Davidson shares a close bond with comedian John Mulaney, a former SNL writer and five-time host of the show. In a touching "Weekend Update" segment in January 2019, the two friends opened up about their friendship. Mulaney, who had been sober for ten years, revealed that he had been spending time with Davidson in an effort to show him that it's possible to lead a life in comedy that doesn't involve chaos. Mulaney emphasized the importance of a sober and domestic lifestyle, though he himself later relapsed and entered rehab for drug and alcohol addiction in 2020.

The native of New York City responded by saying, “And I even went as far as publicly threatening suicide after observing John’s life,” referencing the Instagram post that prompted MGK to check on him. “I apologize for making light of it, but it's actually quite amusing.”

Mulaney later clarified that the two of them had come up with the segment idea prior to their joint comedy tour. “I express my love for him all the time,” the Dickinson graduate informed Esquire in September 2019. “Pete and I collaborated on that bit, but in my mind, I hoped it would be cathartic for him. However it came to be, I was grateful it existed.”

Davidson and Mulaney may have a close bond, but there is one activity they won't partake in together- getting tattoos. Davidson, who is known for his extensive ink, has advised his friend against following in his footsteps. During a joint Vanity Fair interview in June 2020, the Guy Code alum expressed his opinion on the matter, stating that he believes Mulaney is "too sweet and cool" and that getting tattoos would "devalue the product." Curious to know who else is a part of Davidson's inner circle? Keep scrolling.

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Meet Pete Davidson's Inner Circle: Machine Gun Kelly, Kid Cudi and More

The king of Staten Island — and his courtiers. Pete Davidson is one of the most popular comedians working today, but only a few people have become part of his inner circle.

Machine Gun Kelly is among those who have formed a close bond with Pete Davidson. The two initially met during a Wild 'N Out taping in 2017 and further strengthened their friendship while filming The Dirt, a Netflix movie that debuted in 2019. As the "Bad Things" crooner revealed to Billboard in August 2018, the duo bonded over their shared love for music and marijuana while being stuck in New Orleans. "That's my boy," he added affectionately.

After his split from ex-fiancée Ariana Grande, the Set It Up actor posted a concerning message on social media regarding his mental health. Kelly immediately reached out to him and tweeted that she was flying out to see him to ensure he was doing okay. Davidson is also known to have a strong bond with fellow comedian John Mulaney, who has written for SNL and hosted the show five times. The two appeared on a heartfelt "Weekend Update" segment in January 2019 to discuss their friendship.

"I have been trying to show Pete that a career in comedy can still allow for a sober and domestic lifestyle," shared the Big Mouth actor, who had maintained sobriety for ten years. However, it is worth noting that Mulaney, who later suffered a relapse, sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in 2020. In response to John's lifestyle, the New York City native humorously remarked, "I joked about suicide on social media after observing John's life, but I do apologize for the inappropriate humor."

Mulaney and Davidson collaborated on the segment idea prior to their joint comedy tour, as Mulaney disclosed in an interview with Esquire in September 2019. Mulaney expressed his affection for Davidson, hoping that the comedic bit would be cathartic for him. Despite their close bond, Davidson advises against Mulaney getting tattoos, stating in a June 2020 Vanity Fair interview that it would diminish Mulaney's sweet and cool persona.

Keep scrolling to see who's in Davidson's inner circle:

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Martha Stewart

Stewart and Davidson have a long-standing friendship that dates back to his early days on SNL when he was just starting out in the industry. In an interview with the Daily Mail in August 2022, Stewart referred to Davidson as "the son I never had" and praised his charming personality and journey of self-discovery.

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Scott Disick

Pete formed a bond with the Talentless cofounder through their individual connections to the Kardashian family.

According to an exclusive source who spoke with Us in March 2022, Scott has had the opportunity to develop a close relationship with Pete due to his frequent visits to LA. He is devoted to Kim and wants to ensure that she's in a safe and secure relationship. Disick later discussed his budding friendship with the comedian during an episode of The Kardashians in June 2022, stating that they have an incredible time together.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Colson Baker, who goes by the stage name MGK, has been a close friend of Marmaduke star, Pete Davidson, since 2017. The duo has collaborated in the past, with Davidson making a cameo in MGK's "LOCO" music video and both of them starring in the 2019 film, Big Time Adolescence. In a recent interview with Howard Stern, the Midnight in the Switchgrass actor revealed that Davidson will play a role in his upcoming wedding to Megan Fox. According to MGK, Davidson will be standing by his side during the ceremony and the plan is to mic him up for some added commentary.

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Kid Cudi

Davidson had been a devoted fan of Kid Cudi's music long before they became friends in 2014. In an interview with NYC's Power 105.1 in 2016, the Meet Cute actor revealed that the Ohio native's music had a profound impact on his life. "He saved me. I don't think I'd be here without him," Davidson said of Kid Cudi.

After publicly calling out Davidson for his relationship with Kim Kardashian, Kanye West received criticism from Cudi through social media. In February 2022, the X artist wrote on Instagram, "It's a shame I don't want to be on your album, you ancient creature haha. Everyone knows that I've been the highlight of your albums since we met. I'll pray for you, brother."

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John Mulaney

Mulaney and Davidson solidified their friendship during their time at SNL, where the Kid Gorgeous comedian was a cast member from 2008 to 2012. Their bond continued to grow as they embarked on a joint comedy tour in 2019. Mulaney also welcomed Davidson back to SNL as a guest star and the two shared the screen in a few sketches.

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Colin Jost

Davidson and the cohost of "Weekend Update" both hail from Staten Island, New York City. Their recent purchase of a retired Staten Island ferry made headlines, as they have plans to transform it into a unique floating entertainment venue.

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Dave Sirus

Sirus, who has been a writer for SNL since 2015, has developed a close bond with Davidson over the years. The two collaborated on The King of Staten Island in 2020. Although Davidson doesn't use social media, he has previously relied on Sirus to post messages on his behalf, as was the case in January 2022 when Bob Saget passed away.

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Amy Waters Davidson

Pete Davidson shares a close bond with his mother, who has even made an appearance with him on SNL. Sadly, Pete's father, Scott Davidson, who worked as a firefighter, passed away during the 9/11 attacks. Up until April 2021, Pete resided in a house that he and his mother purchased together. In a Netflix video released in February 2020, Pete explained that he had built a basement in the house to distance himself from others. He went on to share that his bedroom was a place where nothing much happened since he lived with his mother.