Pete Davidson has revealed that he was high on ketamine while attending Aretha Franklin’s funeral in 2018.
The actor and comedian, who was engaged to Ariana Grande at the time, opened up about the embarrassing experience during his new Netflix special, "Turbo Fonzarelli."
"I’m embarrassed I was out and about like that. That’s not cool," Davidson admitted, according to Page Six, while referencing the drug, which is now being used to treat depression.
The "Saturday Night Live" alum went on to joke that Franklin will "never know" he was high, but "still, that's not the point."
He then recalled attempting to make a joke in front of the "Respect" singer's relatives.
"I was so high I thought it’d be a good idea to go up to her family and go, ‘Hey! I’m just here to pay my R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts,’" he said, adding that if Franklin were present, she would have likely said, "Hey! Who are you and what the f*** are you doing at my funeral?"
"It’s embarrassing," Davidson added.
The "King of Staten Island" star attended Franklin's funeral as a guest of Grande, who was performing in honor of the Queen of Soul. Franklin died in August 2018, at age 76.
In June it emerged that Davidson checked into a rehabilitation center in an effort to focus on his mental health.
Page Six reported at the time that Davidson was undergoing inpatient therapy to address post-traumatic stress and borderline personality disorder. He had been diagnosed with the disorders after years of struggling with depression and anxiety.
Davidson said the symptoms associated with the disorders prompted him to seek help and enter a rehabilitation program in December 2016. At the time, he had thought his breakdowns were linked to excessive marijuana usage.
Davidson also opened up to Variety about his struggles, saying he has been "in and out of mental health facilities" since he was 9. He said that after several turbulent years, he had been stable for a time due to new medication.
"The last few years have been real rough with me," he said at the time. "I took all these mental health classes and really spent a lot of time getting me good."
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