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Machine Gun Kelly couldn’t hide his excitement after Elsie Hewitt announced she and Pete Davidson are expecting their first child together. The news, revealed on July 16 through a soft and candid Instagram post featuring Hewitt cradling her baby bump, immediately drew warm reactions online—but MGK’s playful comment stole some of the spotlight. Jumping into the comments section, he wrote, “These playdates bout to hittttt,” a cheeky yet heartfelt nod to his long-standing friendship with Davidson and the new phase both are stepping into as fathers.
The comment quickly made waves, not just for its humor, but for the genuine camaraderie it reflected between the two stars. Fans loved the idea of the duo’s children possibly growing up together and forming a second-generation friendship, with many replying to the comment with affection and excitement. One fan even called it “the most wholesome crossover we never knew we needed.”
Machine Gun Kelly (real name Colson Baker) and Pete Davidson have shared a close bond for years, tracing back to 2017 when they first crossed paths on the set of Wild ‘N Out. Their friendship grew stronger during the filming of The Dirt in 2019, and since then, they’ve been nearly inseparable—on red carpets, in interviews, and even during deeply personal moments. In an emotional 2020 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, MGK described Pete as “like my best friend but also like a little brother.” The two have supported one another through professional highs and personal lows, including Davidson’s mental health struggles, for which MGK showed unwavering public support.
Fans have also long known Davidson’s desire to become a father. In a past interview on Hart to Heart, he opened up about his longing for fatherhood, saying, “My favorite thing ever, which I have yet to achieve—I wanna have a kid. I’m so excited for that chapter.” The news of Hewitt’s pregnancy, then, marks a meaningful moment for Davidson and the realization of a dream he’s spoken about with sincerity.
MGK, for his part, recently welcomed his second child, a daughter named Saga Blade, with ex-partner Megan Fox in March 2025. He’s also a father to 15-year-old Casie, whom he shares with his former partner Emma Cannon. Reflecting on fatherhood in a conversation with ABC7, MGK shared that parenting Casie “opened up the side of myself that I needed to stay alive to this point.”
In a world where celebrity friendships can feel fleeting, the connection between Pete Davidson and Machine Gun Kelly continues to stand out for its authenticity. Now, as they both embrace fatherhood—each in their own way—it seems the next chapter of their friendship will include baby bottles, nap times, and, as MGK so perfectly put it, playdates that are bound to be unforgettable.