| "Pete Davidson" | ||
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| song by Ariana Grande | ||
|---|---|---|
| from the album Sweetener | ||
| Released | 2018 | |
| Recorded | May 2018 | |
| Genre | Trap, hip hop | |
| Length | 1:13 | |
| Label | Republic | |
| Songwriter(s) | Ariana Grande Tommy Brown Charles Anderson Victoria McCants | |
| Producer | Tommy Brown Charles Anderson | |
"Pete Davidson" is a song from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener. It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018. The song was written by Grande, Victoria Monét and its producers Tommy Brown and Charles Anderson. The song is named after Grande's fiancé at the time, comedian Pete Davidson.
Background
The song was the last recorded from Sweetener.
The song was written when Grande and her now ex-fiancé, Pete Davidson, began dating. It was first teased on May 31, 2018, after Grande posted her first picture with Davidson on Instagram with the description:
"i thought u into my life 💭 woah ! look at my mind 💡⚡️🙈". This lyric was a hint of this song. "
On June 7, 2018, Grande confirmed that recently she recorded an interlude for Sweetener. On June 17, 2018, she posted a snippet of the interlude, then on the same day, confirmed the title "Pete". The song was later renamed to "Pete Davidson".
Live performances
Grande debuted "Pete Davidson" live on August 20, 2018 at The Sweetener Sessions.
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 58 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 73 |
| Portugal (AFP) | 87 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 99 |