Kanye West gets 'payback' against Pete Davidson for mental health jokes

Kanye West wants "payback" against Pete Davidson.

The 44-year-old rap star has taken aim at Pete, 28, on social media, posting a throwback snap of the comedian joking about his mental health struggles on Saturday Night Live.

In the image, Pete - who is dating Kanye's estranged wife, Kim Kardashian - is seen wearing a cap that reads, "Make Kanye 2006 Again".

The skit also made fun of Kanye's friendship with former US President Donald Trump.

Kanye - who refers to Pete as "Skete" - wrote on Instagram: "HI SKETE YOU GOT ANYMORE MENTAL HEALTH JOKES FOR ME? (sic)"

In a follow-up post, Kanye also insisted his comments didn't amount to harassment.

He wrote online: "This boy thought he could get away with performing this sketch for the team that wrote this for him."

Kanye added: "This is not harassment This is payback. (sic)"

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In the skit, Pete performed an impression of the rap star, who has North, eight, Saint, six, Chicago, four, and Psalm, two, with Kim.

The comedian said: "This is the real me. I am off the meds, take 'em, no shame in the medicine game."

Kanye - who has previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder - recently apologised for "harassing" Kim on social media.

The Stronger hitmaker deleted all of his recent posts about his estranged wife and said he was "learning in real time".

Alongside a photo of himself on stage, Kanye - who married the brunette beauty in 2014 - wrote: "I've learned that using all caps makes people feel like I'm screaming at them.

"I'm working on my communication. I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilisers and community leaders. Thank everybody for supporting me. (sic)"