Machine Gun Kelly (musician)

Colson Baker[2] born April 22, 1990),[3][4][5] known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly (abbreviated as MGK), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.

Machine Gun Kelly
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Machine Gun Kelly in 2019
Born
Colson Baker

(1990-04-22) April 22, 1990 (age 34)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesMGK
EducationShaker Heights High School
Occupation
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • guitarist
Years active2006–present[1]
Partner(s)Emm Cannon
(unkown; mother to daughter Casie) Megan Fox
(2020–present; engaged)
ChildrenCasie Colson Baker
2008 (age 15–16)
AwardsFull list
Musical career
OriginCleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Associated acts
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He was previously signed to Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records but parted ways as of March 2024. Although, he remains with Interscope Records.[6] He was also named the Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2011 by MTV on December 14, 2011.[7] His song "Invincible" featuring co-writer and singer Ester Dean is the official theme song of WrestleMania XXVIII.[8]

Since May 2020, he has been in a relationship with actress Megan Fox.[9] On January 12, 2022, Fox announced that the two were engaged.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album
2012 Lace Up
2015 General Admission
2017 Bloom
2019 Hotel Diablo
2020 Tickets to my Downfall
2022 Mainstream Sellout

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References

  1. "21. Machine Gun Kelly – The Best 25 Rappers 25 And Under". Complex. June 14, 2012. Archived from the original on April 22, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
  2. Machine Gun Kelly (March 16, 2017). figured I'd post this to end the years of seeing people debate what my actual name is. so uh, hello, I'm Colson Baker. 🤓. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRuLpZDgGIc/. Retrieved February 7, 2019. 
  3. Thomas, Fred. "Machine Gun Kelly Biography". allmusic. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
  4. FunkWorm (January 23, 2012). How They Came Up: The Machine Gun Kelly Story. Indie Hip Hop. http://www.indiehiphop.net/how-they-came-up-the-machine-gun-kelly-story/. Retrieved July 8, 2015. 
  5. "Songwriter/Composer: Baker, Richard Colson". Broadcast Music Inc. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
  6. "Machine Gun Kelly Announces Deal With Bad Boy/Interscope: 'They Understood Our Idea'". Vibe. 3 August 2011.
  7. "Machine Gun Kelly Named MTV 'Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2011'". 15 December 2011.[dead link]
  8. "Ringside News - Wrestling News & WWE News, Rumors & Spoilers". Ringside News - Wrestling News & WWE News, Rumors & Spoilers.
  9. "Machine Gun Kelly Confirms Relationship With Megan Fox". June 17, 2020. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
  10. "In July of 2020…". Instagram. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.

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