Machine Gun Kelly Biography
Machine Gun Kelly is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor from the United States. He is known for his genre blending of alternative rock and hip hop. Machine Gun Kelly released the mixtape Stamp of Approval in 2006. The response was overwhelming, and it helped MGK establish a reputation as a performer and artist. He began performing in Cleveland clubs.
Machine Gun Kelly Age
He is 32 years old as of April 2022. Kelly (MGK), was born Colson Baker, his real name on April 22, 1990, in Houston, USA.
Machine Gun Kelly Height
He stands at a height of 6’4″ (193 cm) tall.
Machine Gun Kelly Parents – Siblings
Kelly (MGK) was born to missionary parents on April 22, 1990 in Houston, Texas. Kelly’s family moved around the world, and he spent his childhood in Egypt, Germany, and various parts of the United States.
Machine Gun Kelly Wife – Daughter – Megan Fox
He confirmed in 2015 that he was dating hip-hop model Amber Rose. In October 2015, the two announced their separation. He was also romantically linked to Sommer Ray, Halsey, Chantel Jeffries, and Kate Beckinsale. In 2022, MGK proposed to Megan Fox. MGK has a daughter named Casie.
Machine Gun Kelly Career
Machine Gun Kelly released the mixtape Stamp of Approval in 2006. The response was overwhelming, and it helped MGK establish a reputation as a performer and artist. He began performing in Cleveland clubs. His early breakthrough came with his first-ever Apollo Theatre victory in 2009. He rose to national prominence after appearing on MTV2’s Sucker Free Freestyle, where he free-styled numerous verses from his Chip off the Block single He released his second mixtape, 100 Words and Running, in February 2010, from which he derived his catchphrase, Lace Up, which began as a mixtape interlude before becoming a prominent reference in his music. MGK also worked at Chipotle to supplement his income.
MGK made his national debut in May 2010 with the single Alice in Wonderland. The song was released on iTunes by Block Starz Music. It received widespread acclaim, and MGK was named Best Midwest Artist at the 2010 Underground Music Awards. Lace Up, MGK’s second mixtape, was released in November 2010. Cleveland’s hometown anthem was featured. Following that, he appeared on Juicy J’s Inhale, which featured Steve-O from the television show Jackass in the music video. MGK attended the first SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2011. He then signed with Bad Boy Records and released the music video Wild Boy, which featured Waka Flocka Flame. The duo made an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park.
MGK signed a deal with Young and Reckless Clothing in mid-2011. On March 20, 2012, he released his first EP, Half Naked & Famous. The album debuted at number 46 on the Billboard 200. Lace Up, MGK’s debut album, was released in October 2012. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Its lead single, Wild Boy, peaked at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The RIAA quickly certified it as gold. The album’s second single, Invincible, was released. Invincible was the official theme song for WrestleMania XXVIII and is now the theme for Thursday Night Football on the NFL Network. MGK self-released a mixtape prior to the release of his debut album.
MGK released the song Till I Die, which was accompanied by a music video, on his VEVO account on January 5, 2015. Later, he released his remixed version, which was quickly followed by his next song, A Little More, and a music video. MGK released a 10-track mixtape titled Fuck It in July 2015. It included songs that didn’t make the final track list of his upcoming second album, General Admission. General Admission, MGK’s second studio album, was released on October 16, 2015. It debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 with 49,000 copies sold in its first week. The album also debuted at the top of Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Machine Gun Kelly Net Worth
Kelly has an estimated net worth of 25 million dollars.