Colson Baker: Machine Gun Kelly ,The Shape-Shifting Supernova of Sound and Screen

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Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly

Born Colson Baker on April 22, 1990, in Houston, Texas, the artist known globally as MGK (stylized in all lowercase) and formerly Machine Gun Kelly is far more than a rapper. He’s a genre-defying musician, actor, director, and cultural lightning rod who has carved a unique path through hip-hop, pop-punk, and Hollywood. His journey—from nomadic childhood missionary kid to chart-topping rockstar and leading man—is a testament to relentless reinvention and raw talent.

From Global Nomad to Cleveland Catalyst

Baker’s early life was marked by constant movement. The son of Christian missionaries, he spent formative years in Egypt (speaking Arabic before English), Kenya, Germany, and across the US. Settling in Cleveland, Ohio during high school (Shaker Heights High School) became pivotal. After being kicked out by his father, he faced homelessness while pursuing music. His big break came with consecutive wins at Harlem’s Apollo Theater, becoming the first rapper to achieve this feat. Early mixtapes like 100 Words and Running (2010) and Lace Up (2010) established his “Lace Up” mantra and caught the ear of Sean “Diddy” Combs, leading to a signing with Bad Boy Records/Interscope Records in 2011.

Hip-Hop Ascent & The “Lace Up” Era (2012-2017)

  • Debut Album Triumph: Lace Up (2012) exploded onto the Billboard 200 at #4, fueled by the triple-platinum banger “Wild Boy” (feat. Waka Flocka Flame). His electrifying performance at WrestleMania XXVIII cemented his mainstream arrival.

  • Mixtape Mastery & Critical Acclaim: Projects like EST 4 Life (2012) and Black Flag (2013) solidified his work ethic. Sophomore album General Admission (2015) showcased lyrical maturity and deeper storytelling.

  • Crossover Success: Bloom (2017) delivered his biggest hip-hop hit yet: the Camila Cabello-assisted “Bad Things,” peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also began a significant acting career with roles in Beyond the Lights (2014), The Land (2016), Nerve (2016), and Showtime’s Roadies.

The Pivot: Feuds, “Rap Devil,” & Punk Resurrection (2018-2019)

  • The Eminem Feud Ignites: A long-simmering tension exploded in 2018. MGK released the scathing diss track “Rap Devil” targeting Eminem, a response to shots on Eminem’s Kamikaze album. The track soared to #1 on iTunes, though Eminem’s rebuttal “Killshot” won the critical battle. The Binge EP (2018) followed, met with mixed reviews.

  • Hotel Diablo & Rock Foundations: Hotel Diablo (2019) marked a significant shift towards rap rock and pop-punk, featuring the breakout Travis Barker collaboration “I Think I’m Okay” (with Yungblud). This album (#5 Billboard 200) laid the groundwork for his seismic genre leap.

“Tickets to My Downfall”: The Pop-Punk Revolution (2020-2021)

Teaming fully with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, MGK detonated his hip-hop persona. Tickets to My Downfall (2020) was a full-throttle pop-punk masterpiece:

  • Debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year.

  • Hits like “Bloody Valentine,” “Concert for Aliens,” and the top 20 smash “My Ex’s Best Friend” (feat. blackbear) dominated rock and alternative charts.

  • He expanded his vision with the musical film Downfalls High (2021), directed with Mod Sun and starring Sydney Sweeney and Chase Hudson.

Mainstream Dominance & “Sellout” Status (2022-2023)

  • Mainstream Sellout: His sixth album (2022) replicated Tickets‘ commercial success, debuting at #1, though critical reception was divided. Singles like “Emo Girl” (feat. Willow) and “Papercuts” cemented his rockstar status.

  • Acting & Directing Leap: He starred as Tommy Lee in Netflix’s Mötley Crüe biopic The Dirt (2019), delivered memorable turns in Bird Box (2018), Project Power (2020), and Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), and made his co-directing debut with the stoner comedy Good Mourning (2022) alongside Mod Sun.

New Chapters: “Genre: Sadboy” & “Lost Americana” (2024-Present)

  • Collaborative Experimentation: In 2024, MGK teamed with fellow Ohio rapper Trippie Redd for the EP Genre: Sadboy, exploring darker, emo-rap textures.

  • Pop Ambitions: Signaling another shift, he released the NSYNC-sampling freestyle “Bye Bye Bye” (2025) and the pure pop single “Cliché” (2025). He announced his seventh album, Lost Americana (Aug 2025), narrated in its trailer by icon Bob Dylan.

The Man Behind MGK: Controversy, Love & Reinvention

  • High-Profile Relationships: His relationship with actress Megan Fox, beginning in 2020, became tabloid fodder. They became engaged in 2022, briefly split in 2024, then announced a pregnancy in late 2024. Their daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, was born in March 2025.

  • Open Struggles: Baker candidly discusses past addictions to heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and Adderall, and his daily use of cannabis.

  • Feuds Beyond Eminem: Notable clashes include a spat with G-Eazy over Halsey (2018) and a heated exchange with Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor (2021-2022), which both parties later expressed regret over.

Musical Chameleon & Cultural Icon

MGK’s musical style has traversed hip-hop, pop rap, rap rock, and full-blown pop-punk/alternative rock. His influences—DMX, Eminem, Guns N’ Roses, Blink-182—reflect this eclectic blend. As Colson Baker, he commands the screen. As MGK, he commands stages worldwide on tours like the Mainstream Sellout Tour and Hotel Diablo World Tour.

Colson “MGK” Baker embodies relentless evolution. From Cleveland’s underground rap battles to #1 rock albums and Hollywood leads, his career is a masterclass in audacious reinvention. Fueled by controversy, personal demons, and undeniable talent, he remains a shapeshifting force in modern music and film, forever defying expectations and rewriting his own narrative. The next chapter, Lost Americana, promises yet another unexpected turn.

Filmography

Film

For film roles, he is credited as Colson Baker unless otherwise noted.

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Beyond the Lights Kid Culprit Credited as Colson “MGK” Baker
2016 Punk’s Dead Crash Credited as Colson “MGK” Baker
Nerve Ty
Viral CJ
The Land Slick Also co-executive producer
2018 Bird Box Felix
2019 Big Time Adolescence Nick
Captive State Jurgis
The Dirt Tommy Lee
2020 Ray Jr’s Rent Due Himself
The King of Staten Island Tattoo Shop Owner
Project Power Newt
2021 The Last Son Cal / Lionel
Midnight in the Switchgrass Calvin
2022 Jackass Forever Himself Guest appearance
Jackass 4.5 Himself Cameo
Taurus Cole [141]
Good Mourning London Also director, writer, and producer
One Way Freddy Sullivan / Alfredo
2024 Jackpot! Himself Cameo

Television & video games

Year Title Role Notes
2012, 2015, 2017 WWE Raw Himself 3 episodes
2013 Guy Court Episode: “Sweepstakes”
2014 Unsung Episode: “Bone Thugs-n-Harmony”
2015 Catfish Episode: “Hundra & Emily”
Ridiculousness Episode: “Machine Gun Kelly”
2016 Roadies[98] Wesley “Wes” Mason 10 episodes
2020 The Eric Andre Show Himself Episode: “You Got Served”
2023 Bupkis Himself Episode 8: “Show Me the Way”
Dave Himself Episode 8: “Met Gala”
2024 SummerSlam Himself Accompanied Logan Paul and sat front row
Year Title Role Notes
2022 WWE 2K22 Himself DLC

Internet

Year Title Role Notes
2015, 2018 Hot Ones Himself 2 episodes
2021 Downfalls High Also co-director and executive producer

Audio

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Halloween in Hell Himself Scripted Podcast

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations received by MGK
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) / Work(s) Result Ref.
ARIA Music Awards 2021 Best International Artist “Tickets To My Downfall“ Nominated [142]
American Music Awards 2021 Favorite Rock Artist Machine Gun Kelly Won [143]
2022 Won [144]
Favorite Rock Album “Mainstream Sellout“ Nominated
Billboard Music Awards 2017 Top Rap Collaboration “Bad Things” (shared w/ Camila Cabello) Nominated [145]
2020 Top Rock Song “I Think I’m Okay” (with Yungblud & Travis Barker) Nominated [146]
2021 “My Ex’s Best Friend” (featuring Blackbear) Nominated [147]
Top Rock Album “Tickets To My Downfall“ Won [148]
Top Rock Artist Machine Gun Kelly Won [149]
2022 Nominated [150]
Grammy Awards 2023 Best Rock Album “Mainstream Sellout“ Nominated [151]
iHeartRadio Music Awards 2018 Best Cover Song “Say You Won’t Let Go” (with Camila Cabello) Nominated [152]
2021 Alternative Rock Album of the Year “Tickets to My Downfall“ Won [153]
Alternative Rock Song of the Year “Bloody Valentine“ Nominated [154]
2022 “My Ex’s Best Friend” (featuring Blackbear) Nominated [155]
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year Machine Gun Kelly Won [155]
MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 US Artist About To Go Global Himself Won [156]
2020 Best Alternative Nominated [157]
2021 Nominated [158]
MTV Video Music Awards 2020 Best Alternative “Bloody Valentine“ Won [159]
2021 “My Ex’s Best Friend” (featuring Blackbear) Won [160]
2022 “Emo Girl” (featuring Willow) Nominated [161]
MTVU Woodie Awards 2012 Breaking Woodie Machine Gun Kelly Won [162]
2013 Woodie of the Year Won [163]
Newport Beach Film Festival 2022 Spotlight Award Awarded [164]
San Diego International Film Festival Awarded [165]
Ohio Hip Hop Awards 2009 Best Live Performer Won [166]
2010 Won [167]
Best Music Video “Alice in Wonderland” Won
2011 Best Mixtape Artist Machine Gun Kelly Won [168]
Best Mixtape “Lace Up” Won
Best Male Artist Machine Gun Kelly Won
Video of the Year “Cleveland” (shared w/ Dubo) Won
2012 Best National Artist Machine Gun Kelly Won [169]
Best National Mixtape/Album “Rage Pack” 2nd Place
Best Collaboration “Police” (shared w/ Pooh Gutta) Won
2014 National Noise Maker Machine Gun Kelly Won [170]
Best National Music Video “Mind of a Stoner” (shared w/ Wiz Khalifa) Won
“Breaking News” 2nd Place
Best National Collaboration “Mind of a Stoner” (shared w/ Wiz Khalifa) Won
Radio Disney Music Awards 2017 Best Collaboration “Bad Things” (shared w/ Camila Cabello) Won [159]

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