Pete Davidson Has Spoken Out Against Online Bullying Following His Split W/ Ariana Grande
Content warning: This post discusses mental health and suicide.
Pete Davidson has spoken out about the online abuse he has suffered following the breakdown of his relationship with Ariana Grande.
The SNL star posted to his Instagram on Tuesday to call out the online trolls who have targeted him.
“I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for nine months,” he wrote.
“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. Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind-boggling.”
He continued:
“I just want you guys to know,” Davidson said. “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.”
Read the full post below:
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with Instagram users rallying around Davidson and calling out online bullying.
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