Pete Davidson revealed during his Netflix special, “Turbo Fonzarelli,” released on January 9, that he took drugs during Aretha Franklin’s funeral. The renowned comedian admitted to using ketamine during the legendary singer’s funeral ceremony in 2018, as reported by TMZ.
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In the special, Davidson joked about how upset Franklin would be if she was present to find out how irreverent he was at the somber event. He scoffed at the idea of walking up to Franklin’s family and exclaiming, “Hey! I’m just here to pay my RESPEC-Ts!” in a humorous reference to the singer’s iconic hit, as reported by TMZ.
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The comedian also included jokes about the fact that Franklin wasn’t alive to realize he was on ketamine and acting peculiar. Davidson joked, suggesting that if she had her say, she would probably ask him “what the f” he was doing at his funeral, highlighting that she would have no idea who he was.
Davidson explained that at the time he was accompanying his then-fiancée, Ariana Grande, and was relatively unknown to many in attendance, as he had not yet reached the height of his fame. After clarifying the situation, the comedian admitted to feeling embarrassed about being in public while using ketamine, revealing that he used the drug to treat depression for about four years. During the special, Davidson shared several stories about his personal relationships and career experiences, giving the audience a deeper look into his life.
