Title: Pete Davidson Shares Biggest Tattoo Regret Following Ill-Advised Kim Kardashian Lawyer Tattoo
Pete Davidson’s Tattoo Regrets: From Dave Chappelle’s Advice to a Fresh Start
Pete Davidson, 31, has openly shared his regrets over his extensive tattoo collection, undergoing painful laser removal sessions to erase past ink. Among his most cringe-worthy tattoos? A chest piece inspired by comedian Dave Chappelle.
During a recent Hot Ones interview, Davidson revealed the embarrassing story behind the tattoo. Early in his career, a 19-year-old Davidson performed at a comedy club where Chappelle, then in a hiatus from Chappelle’s Show, watched his set. Afterward, Chappelle praised Davidson’s performance, leading the starstruck comic to ask for advice. Chappelle quipped, “Jokes come and go, but swag is forever.”
Davidson took the phrase to heart—literally. He inked it on his chest but omitted Chappelle’s name, leading many to assume he coined the quote. “I could’ve just told people he said that,” Davidson admitted. Instead, he covered it with a massive Jaws-themed shark tattoo.
[Image: Davidson on Hot Ones discussing the tattoo]
Caption: Pete Davidson revealed his tattoo regrets on Hot Ones*.
Kim Kardashian-Inspired Ink
The Chappelle tattoo isn’t his only regret. Davidson’s brief romance with Kim Kardashian in 2021 led to several ill-advised tattoos, including “My girlfriend is a lawyer” and an Aladdin-themed piece referencing their SNL sketch. Most have since been removed or covered.
[Image: Davidson and Kardashian in NYC]
Caption: Davidson’s tattoos linked to Kardashian added to his regret list.
Costly, Painful Removal Journey
Davidson has spent over $200,000 on laser removal, a process he describes as “horrible”—like “burning off a layer” of skin. He aims to erase all tattoos by age 40, a decade-long endeavor. In a Variety interview, he linked his ink to past struggles: “I was a drug addict, a sad person… I felt ugly.” Removing them, he says, offers a mental reset.
[Image: Davidson’s faded arm tattoos]
Caption: Davidson’s tattoos have significantly faded after laser treatments.
A New Chapter
As Davidson prepares for fatherhood with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, he’s focused on renewal. Hewitt recently announced her pregnancy via Instagram, sharing a sonogram and a photo of Davidson tenderly touching her belly.
[Image: Davidson and Hewitt in LA]
Caption: Davidson and Elsie Hewitt expecting their first child.
From regrettable ink to a fresh start, Davidson’s journey reflects both personal growth and the pitfalls of impulsive decisions—proving that even “swag” isn’t always forever.
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