KEY POINTS

  • Pete Davidson added a link to his Instagram bio that led to a YouTube video
  • The video showed fictional comedian Rupert Pupkin reciting his famous quote
  • Several netizens believed that the video was a dig at Kim Kardashian's ex, Kanye West 

Pete Davidson seemingly clapped back at Kanye West for his previous attacks against him on social media.

Davidson, 28, rejoined Instagram last week. In the previous weeks, the "Donda" artist, 44, made multiple posts shading him in a bid to win back his ex, Kim Kardashian. West already deleted the posts and took accountability for his social media rants.

Just recently, Davidson added a link to his bio that leads to a YouTube video of the fictional comedian Rupert Pupkin reciting his famous quote, "Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime."

Despite the lack of mention, the netizens quickly concluded that the move was a dig at West. At present, Davidson's new verified Instagram account is no longer accessible. His supporters flocked on the YouTube video's comment section to show their support to the "Saturday Night Live" star.

"Honestly, drama aside (well, drama from one side) this is how you handle situations. Some people will do anything to get what they want or who they think they own. Blame others, smear reputations, spew lies, publicly abuse then try to turn around and act like that abuse is a favor. Stay above it, maintain class and [be] true to yourself and people will show who they are," one wrote.

"Keep holding the high thought, Pete — Kanye is buying himself with negativity," another added.

"Pete coming in with hella shade and I am here for it. Slay King," a third user wrote with a crown emoji.

"Nothing but L.O.V.E for the King of Staten Island," a different user commented.

"You can't roast a comedian, his whole job is to make fun of any situation with a comeback. Go, Pete! Boldly go where every man has gone before!" another supporter wrote with a laughing emoji.

Davidson's return to Instagram received mixed responses. Some were concerned that it would only intensify his feud with West, especially since the latter shaded him shortly after his account was reported. As for Kardashian, she has already unfollowed West. Meanwhile, some were excited because they wanted to see updates straight from Davidson about the whole drama.

Davidson first left Instagram in the summer of 2018. He returned and abandoned his account in December of the same year. He returned in April 2019 but wiped his account a month later. The comedian returned on the social media platform again in May 2020 to promote his film "The King of Staten Island" before eventually deactivating it.

In a previous interview, he cited his mental health for his decision to leave the platform.

"The internet is an evil place and it doesn't make me feel good," he said, per Page Six. "Why should I spend any time on negative energy when my real life is f–king lit. The fact that I even have to say this proves my point. I love you all, and I'm sure I'll be back at some point. Your neighborhood goon, Pete."

Comedian Pete Davidson seen at a festival in Los Angeles on December 6, 2021
Comedian Pete Davidson seen at a festival in Los Angeles on December 6, 2021 GETTY IMAGES via AFP / KEVIN WINTER