Pete Davidson

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Ye music video depicting Pete Davidson burial met with backlash ... (NBC News)

Concerns erupted among social media users this week after Ye posted a music video that appeared to show a claymation version of Pete Davidson being buried ...

“Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private family matters and co-parenting on social media which has created emotional distress," Kardashian's filing said. Ye objected to the bifurcation last month. Like everyone giving hearts to Kanye when people should be calling 911 to protect Pete and to get Kanye some mental health help." "He’s harassing Kim and Pete and endangering his children. Ye directly refers to beating Davidson, the "Saturday Night Live" comedian who is dating Ye’s ex, Kim Kardashian, in his lyrics. "This video is disturbing," an Instagram user commented.

Kanye West Targets Pete Davidson in Disturbing New Music Video (The Cut)

On Wednesday, Kanye West, legally Ye, released a music video for “Eazy,” his song with the Game, featuring a Claymation animation of what appears to be ...

Ye was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017 and has spoken about experiencing manic episodes, which some have suggested may be a factor in his recent behavior. The video ends with text reading, “EVERYONE LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER … EXCEPT Ye then posted what appeared to be private texts from Kim that read, “U are creating a dangerous and scary environment and someone will hurt Pete and this will all be your fault.” He later wrote, “Upon my wife’s request please nobody do anything physical to Skete I’m going to handle the situation myself.”

Support And Concern For Pete Davidson Is At An All-Time High After ... (BuzzFeed News)

Ye's new music video, which boasts the message “Everyone lived happily ever after except Skete,” was released just hours after Kim Kardashian was declared ...

“Pete literally has spoken about having BPD and being suicidal, does Kanye not have a team that needs to approve this shit? THAT is harmful,” one tweeted. The captive’s face is then unveiled, revealing the Pete-like figure trapped underground. And unsurprisingly, fans’ concern for Pete is now at an all-time high following the release of the video, with many urging the actor to consider taking legal action against Ye out of fear for his safety. The release comes after Ye’s recent heap of derogatory Instagram posts labeling Pete “garbage,” “trash,” and “a dickhead,” all of which were shared while the rapper attempted to rekindle things with Kim, who filed for divorce from him just over a year ago. In the clay stop-motion video, a cartoon replica of Kanye (who legally changed his name to Ye) is shown disturbingly harming a figure reminiscent of Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson — who’s currently dating his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

Kanye slammed for killing clay Pete Davidson in 'Eazy' video (Los Angeles Times)

The claymation video for Kanye West's 'Eazy' depicts the rapper kidnapping and beheading a figure resembling Pete Davidson, who's dating Kim Kardashian.

At the end of the “Eazy” video, a title card reads: “Everyone lived happily ever after. “Kanye dropping this Eazy video on the day of his divorce is beautiful,” tweeted @MajestyRia. “As dark as it is, it’s beautiful. If Skete can go on SNL & make a mockery of a man, he can become the joke as well. (On Wednesday, a judge declared Kardashian legally single, and the beauty mogul officially dropped “West” from her last name.) Still, some defended Ye’s vision and praised the video as an innovative work of art. ... Like imagine doing ALL THIS because you’re upset about a PR relationship.”

Pete Davidson Receives Support From James Gunn Amid Recent ... (Complex)

James Gunn, who directed Pete Davidson in 'The Suicide Squad,' posted a tweet praising the actor after the release of the “Eazy” music video.

Ye shared the video to his Instagram on Tuesday, in which the claymation version of Davidson is kidnapped, tied up, and buried alive. I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers, and community leaders. Kanye West’s latest music video for “ Eazy” depicts the rapper burying an animated version Pete Davidson, a jarring image that rubbed some people the wrong way.

Ye defends disturbing 'Eazy' music video that shows him kidnapping ... (USA TODAY)

Kanye West's music video for "Eazy" depicts the rapper holding what appears to be a bloodied, disfigured head created to look like Pete Davidson.

To be a good leader is to be a good listener." "And don’t excuse this with ' It’s art ' - it’s sick. Another scene in the video depicts a caricature claymation version of Davidson, drinking and smoking as he's covered with a body bag and pulled out of frame. At the end, a title card reads: "Everyone lived happily ever after." "I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders. "Art is not a proxy for any ill or harm.

Kanye West Condemned For Music Video Depicting Pete Davidson ... (Forbes)

The black and white video, mostly composed of stop-motion animation, has a cartoonishly macabre aesthetic, somewhat similar to a Tim Burton animation, and shows ...

After Davidson's first post was flooded with trollish Kanye fans, Davidson again deactivated his account, promoting a victorious post from West, who posted an update gloating over his perceived “victory.” West has since deleted all of the offending posts. At one point, West plants a handful of rose seeds inside the figure’s head, which later bloom into a full bouquet (likely a reference to the truckload of roses that West sent Kim Kardashian for Valentine's Day).