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Pete Davidson Revisits Chappelle ‘Swag’ Tattoo as He Continues Decade-Long Removal

Davidson described on Hot Ones his uncredited Dave Chappelle quote’s transition to a Jaws shark cover-up as part of his lengthy laser removal project

Overview

  • On the July 28 episode of Hot Ones, Davidson revealed that Dave Chappelle’s line “Jokes come and go, but swag is forever” inspired a large chest tattoo without attribution
  • He said embarrassment over the quote led him to cover it with a giant Jaws shark ink
  • Since 2020, Davidson has removed over 200 tattoos and intends to retain only a handful of designs
  • Each tattoo removal requires 10 to 12 laser sessions with six-week healing periods, extending his regimen by about ten more years
  • Davidson links the extensive removal process to his sobriety journey and efforts toward personal renewal