Pete Davidson's rise to fame is thanks to his long-term comedic role on Saturday Night Live, and Colson Baker, known by his stage name of Machine Gun Kelly, has a massive musical fan following. Their friendship is a unique one that has captivated audiences for many years, and the more they appear together on social media, and in public, the more fans want to learn about their unique bond.
These two stars are successful in their own right, and together, they're the life of every party, and the ongoing focal point of the press. As their friendship continues to unfold in front of the cameras, and they share their shenanigans with fans online, many wonder how this unlikely friendship came to be in the first place, and what exactly these two young men have in common.
10 They Met On Wild 'N Out
Pete Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly's friendship dates back to 2017, when they first met on the set of Wild 'N Out. They instantly hit it off and it was apparent to everyone around them that they were destined to be the very best buddies. The conversation between them flowed, and they discovered that they share the same past times and hobbies. Their sense of humor jived, and their friendship was instantly solidified.
9 Pete Davidson Is A Huge Fan Of MGK's Music
Pete Davidson admits to being a huge fan of Machine Gun Kelly's music. In fact, during a 2019 interview with Pete Davidson, he revealed that; he rapped “every single word of MGK's Breaking News track when they first crossed paths." He loved MGK's music well before they had ever had an opportunity to meet in person, which aided in the organic growth of their friendship over time.
8 MGK Now Watches 'SNL' Weekly
Pete Davidson's love is definitely reciprocated. Machine Gun Kelly now admits that he tunes in to Saturday Night Live weekly and makes sure to watch Pete Davidson's segment religiously. He's a huge fan of Pete Davidson's edgy humor and enjoys watching his pal take current event and turn them into comedic sketches. MGK throws his full support behind his pal's performances.
7 Pete Davidson Has Starred In Machine Gun Kelly's Music Videos
Each of these men bring their own unique talent to their friendship, and the world gets to benefit by seeing the blend of music and comedy as it unfolds on the internet. Pete Davidson may not be musically inclined, but thanks to Machine Gun Kelly, he has appeared in a few of his music videos. Davidson had a cameo in the Candy music video, playing the part of a pharmacist, and he also graced the LOCO video.
6 Machine Gun Kelly Has Made 'SNL' Appearances
Of course, a friendship of this magnitude comes with many perks. Machine Gun Kelly was able to reap the benefits of huge exposure after his pal Pete helped him gain access to the Saturday Night Live stage. He was featured as the musical guest and was able to appear in front of an audience that may not have otherwise been tuned in to his music or his social media accounts.
5 They're More Like Brothers Than Friends
During an interview with Howard Stern in September of 2020, Colson Baker opened up about the true bond that he shares with Pete Davidson and declared that he considers him to be more of a brother, than a friend. He stated, "I don’t have any siblings, you know, so when you have someone like Pete, like, that’s like my little brother. He’s like my best friend but also like a little brother, so, like, you have the opportunity to live that dynamic of, like, having a sibling. So, obviously, to me, that’s like the dream. Pete’s like that for me.”
4 Pete Davidson And Machine Gun Kelly Publicly Gush About Their Bromance
Perhaps one of the most endearing qualities of their friendship is the manner in which Pete Davidson and Colson Baker speak about one another. An example of this was Pete Davidson's appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon in September of 2021. He described funny moments that he and Baker had shared, including a time that they were goofing off so hard that Colson Baker fell off the Saturday Night Live Stage. They always have funny stories to share about their time together, and both MGK and Pete admit that they are very protective of their friendship.
3 They See Each Other Through Tough Times
These two stars aren't just friends that socialize when times are going well. They also remain steadfast in their dedication to seeing one another through some very difficult times. When Pete Davidson and his long-time girlfriend and fiancée Ariana Grande broke up, Pete posted some cryptic and dark thoughts on social media, prompting MGK to act immediately in support of his pal. He immediately flew to New York to check on Davidson and stayed until he was certain that he had seen him through this emotionally and mentally challenging time.
2 They Definitely Know How To Have A Good Time
Pairing a talented musician with a talented comedian leads to some seriously fun times. The jokes and laughter are continuous when MGK and Pete Davidson share special times together, and they have revealed many of their fun moments on social media for fans to enjoy. Whether they're posing in their underwear for Calvin Klein together or they're at a party living it up with mutual friends, they always seem to engage in fun times and boyish shenanigans.
1 Machine Gun Kelly & Pete Davidson Safeguard One Another's Privacy
In recent days, Machine Gun Kelly proved that he values his friend's privacy and that he would never betray Pete Davidson's trust. As the press swarmed around him, drilling him for information about Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian's romance, Colson remained tight lipped and didn't let any details slide. He's obviously aware of the nature of Pete's relationship with Kim K but has taken the high road by refusing to breach Pete's trust. It looks like fans will have to get their information directly from Pete Davidson himself!
