'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Kid Cudi': SNL star Pete Davidson credits rapper's music with keeping him from committing suicide
Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson has addressed his struggles with depression and there was one man who might have been his savior.
He admitted on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday that rapper Kid Cudi and his music saved his life.
The star got very candid with the hosts as he revealed he 'wouldn't be here' if it weren't for Cudi's debut album.
Big revelation: Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson (right) has opened up about his struggles with depression and admitted on Tuesday that rapper Kid Cudi (left) and his music saved his life
He went as far as to say: 'He saved my life. I would've killed myself if I didn't have Kid Cudi. Cudi's the best of all,' Davidson continued.
The 22-year-old Saturday Night Live star started talking about Cudi after he was asked who was his favorite musician was.
They all then started to discuss Cudi's recent revelations about checking himself into rehab for 'depression and suicidal thoughts.'
His love: Davidson is currently dating Cazzie David, who he is seen with here in August
Davidson said that the rapper got him through some of the darkest moments of his life. 'I would've killed myself. Absolutely 100%. I truly believe if Man on the Moon didn't come out, I wouldn't be here,' he said.
He added that Cudi's recent revelation made him feel better about his tough times: 'It's kind of comforting to know your hero goes through the same stuff you do,' he confessed.
'I think that's why a lot of kids my age can relate to Cudi and people love him so much is because he's a very emotional dude.'
In a better place now: Davidson said that the rapper got him through some of the darkest moments of his life
The comedian worked with Cudi on promos for his upcoming stand-up special and said he still talks to the Day 'N' Nite rapper.
'I texted with him last Monday, and he's in really good spirits,' Davidson said. 'I think I might go see him next week. But he's in a good place.'
Rapper Cudi announced the news of his treatment on his Facebook page.
'I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I would've done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life,' he said.
'Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it.'
Sad times: Cudi has checked himself into rehab for 'depression and suicidal thoughts'; here he is seen in January
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