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Richard Colson Baker (born April 22, 1990), better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), is a versatile American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor.
He is known for his fusion of contemporary and alternative hip-hop with rock music.
In October 2012, he came into the spotlight after releasing his hit album Lace Up.
The American rapper is considered one of the best rappers in the world and his rapping abilities have won him fans all over the world.
American rapper
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| Name: | Colson Baker |
| stage name: | Machine Gun Kelly MGK |
| Date of Birth: | April 22, 1990 (34 years old) |
| place of birth: | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | Cassie Colson Baker |
| high: | 1.92 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Amber Rose (ex), Emma Cannon (ex), Sommer Ray (ex), Halsey (ex), Kate Beckinsale (ex), Chantel Jeffries (ex), Megan Fox (current) |
| Profession: | Rapper • Actor |
| net worth: | $12 million |
early life
Machine Gun Kelly was born on April 22, 1990 as Richard Colson Baker.
He was born in Houston, Texas, USA, but his native place is Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
His parents were missionaries who moved across the European continent from Egypt to Germany.
They’ve also lived in different parts of the United States, from Chicago to Denver to Cleveland, in no particular order.
He eventually settled in Cleveland with his father after his mother left home, and soon moved in with his aunt after his father lost his job and suffered from depression.
Machine Gun Kelly was bullied and abused by other kids in the neighborhood while growing up.
Due to his father’s plight, Colson also dropped out of school and began to carve a path for himself by visiting with seniors.
Machine Gun Kelly’s father, on the other hand, left him in the care of his aunt while he went to Kuwait to work for the army. Machine Gun Kelly was left to live in the basement of his aunt’s house.
The secret life in the basement led Colson to become addicted to drugs, but on the plus side, it also led to him recording his first amateur demo tape, which he titled Seal of Approval.
However, his father came back and took them both to the Middle Eastern country of Kuwait, but they were deported back to the United States a few months later and had to return to Cleveland to start a new life.
educate
Machine Gun Kelly MGK began attending Hamilton Middle School in Denver, Colorado, teaching a racially diverse group of students.
A few years later, he transferred to Thomas Jefferson High School, but he was unable to complete his studies because his father transferred him to Kuwait.
After returning to Cleveland, MGK attended Shaker Heights High School, where he eventually graduated and received his high school diploma.
Profession
Machine Gun Kelly, whose career has been varied as a rapper, singer, songwriter and actor, became known for the rapid and direct delivery of fire in his rap songs.
He began singing in sixth grade and released his first mixtape, “Stamp Of Approval” in 2006. The mixtape received positive reviews and MGK gained local fame, which led to him performing at local events in Cleveland.
The now-famous rapper released four more mixtapes before being snapped up and signed by Bad Boy and Interscope Records in 2011.
In October 2012, he officially released his debut album, Lace Up, which received positive reviews from critics. The album included hit singles such as “Invincible”, “Wild Boy”, “Shut Up”, “Stereo” and “Hold on (Shut Up)”, and ranked fourth on the US Billboard 200 chart.
In addition, he released the single “Till I Die and A Little More” from his second studio album General Admission in October 2015, which peaked at number four on the album chart.
In late 2016, Machine Gun Kelly MGK released the album “Bad Things” in collaboration with Camila Cabello of Fifth Harmony, which became his biggest hit in the industry.
The song debuted at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100 and slowly climbed to number 10, giving both singers a record of top 10 hits as solo artists. The single “Bad Things” brought good news for singers MGK and Camila Cabello, who were nominated for and won the Best Rap Collaboration Award at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.
The single was also used as the lead single from his third studio album, Bloom, which was released on May 12. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Machine Gun Kelly MGK has since released a string of hit singles, including “The Break-Up” and “Home,” featuring X Ambassadors and Bebe Rexha.
“Break Up” is the soundtrack to the Netflix series Bright and peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The following year, Machine Gun Kelly MGK made headlines several times for his feuds with rappers Eminem and G-Eazy. Machine Gun Kelly MGK dissed G-Eazy during a jam session on Funkmaster Flex Radio, accusing him of copying his style and making “frat rats.”
As expected, G-Eazy released his own diss track, “Bad Boy,” to hit back at him, but MGK has yet to respond. While MGK ignored G-Eazy’s diss track, he quickly responded to Eminem’s diss of him in “Not Like” by releasing “Rap Devil” on September 3. The song topped the iTunes charts on September 10 and September 14, and he included it on his EP “Binge” released on September 20.
He subsequently released other albums such as Hotel Diablo in 2019 and Tickets To My Downfall in 2020.
In addition to music, Machine Gun Kelly MGK has also ventured into acting. He made his screen debut in the 2014 film Beyond The Light. He then starred in the Showtime comedy series Roadies in 2016 as Wesley aka Wes. He also starred in Viral, Punks Dead: SLC Punk 2, and Nerve in 2016.
In 2018, he played the role of Felix in the Netflix film Bird Box in 2019. Also, he played the role of Tommy Lee in the Netflix film Dirt.
Awards and nominations
Machine Gun Kelly MGK’s contributions to the entertainment industry have not gone unnoticed. The rapper and actor has received various recognitions from different organizations, including:
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2017 “Bad Things” (shared with Camila Cabello) Best Rap Collaboration (Nominated)
- 2021 Best Rock Artist (Winner)
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2018 “Say You Won’t Let Go” (with Camila Cabello) Best Cover Song (Nominated)
- MTV Europe Music Awards
- 2012 American Artists Are Going Global (Winner)
- 2020 Best Alternative Music (Nominated)
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2020 “Bloody Valentine” Best Alternative Music Award (Winner)
- MTV Woody Awards
- 2012 Machine Gun Kelly Breaks Woody (Winner)
- 2013 Woodie Award (Winner)
- Ohio Hip Hop Awards
- 2009 Machine Gun Kelly Best Live Performer (Winner)
- Alice in Wonderland Best Music Video (Winner)
- 2011 Machine Gun Kelly Best Mixtape Artist (Winner)
- “Lace Up” Best Mixtape (Winner)
- Machine Gun Kelly Best Male Vocalist (Winner)
- “Cleveland” (shared with Dubo) Video of the Year (winner)
- 2012 Machine Gun Kelly Best National Artist (Winner)
- Best Country Mixtape/Album for “Rage Pack” (2nd Place)
- “Police” (shared with Pooh Gutta) Best Collaboration Award (Winner)
- 2014 Machine Gun Kelly National Noise Maker Award (Winner)
- “Mind of a Stoner” (shared with Wiz Khalifa) Best Country Video (Winner)
- “Breaking News” Best Domestic Music Video (2nd Place)
- “Mind of a Stoner” (shared with Wiz Khalifa) Best Domestic Collaboration (Winner)
- Radio Disney Music Awards
- 2017 “Bad Things” (shared with Camila Cabello) Best Collaboration Award (winner)
Social Media
Machine Gun Kelly MGK is undoubtedly one of the most followed celebrities on social media due to his fame in the music and film industry. He has over 8.6 million followers on Instagram and has posted over 280 posts.
The young American star is also active on Twitter and Facebook. See the accounts below.
- Instagram: @machinegunkelly
- Twitter: @mgkofficial
- Facebook: Machine Gun Kelly
- Snapchat: friedpiper
Personal life
Machine Gun Kelly MGK is tall, standing at 6 feet 4 inches (190 cm). He has a slim build, weighs 70 kg (154 lbs), has light brown hair, and has tattoos all over his body.
Machine Gun Kelly MGK has a beautiful daughter named Casie Colson Baker, although he is no longer in a relationship with her mother, Emma Cannon.
In 2015, Machine Gun Kelly MGK confirmed rumors that he was dating hip-hop model Amber Rose. Unfortunately, the relationship didn’t last long and the two parted ways in October 2015.
He has also dated other ladies including Sommer Ray, Halsey, Kate Beckinsale, and Chantel Jeffries. In 2020, he confirmed that he was in a relationship with the beautiful Megan Fox. Since then, the couple has been together.
Machine Gun Kelly MGK is not without flaws. The rapper has admitted on several occasions that he was addicted to drugs since he was a child. He even considered suicide after the addiction took over his entire body.
However, Machine Gun Kelly MGK wanted to overcome his drug addiction, so he went to a rehab center where he received help from counselors to fight his addiction.
After a strict regimen and a brief relapse in 2012, MGK finally kicked his addiction.
net worth
Machine Gun Kelly MGK is one of the richest and most influential entertainers in the United States. His net worth is estimated to be $12 million.
Most of his income comes from his career as a singer and actor. In addition, the American rapper also owns several supercars, beautiful houses, and properties across the United States.
Discography
The most outstanding achievement of Machine Gun Kelly MGK’s early career was his debut album “Lace Up”, which was released in mid-October 2012. The album reached No. 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
To date, MGK has multiple singles and five studio albums to his credit.
Here is a breakdown of MGK’s discography;
- Studio Album-5
- Music Video – 70
- Singles – 32
- Mixtape-11
- Best Singles-8
- Guest appearances – 30
- EPs-2
singles
- Alice in Wonderland
- “Wild Boy” (with Waka Flocka Flame)
- “Invincible” (with Esther Dean)
- “Hold On (Shut Up)” (featuring Young Jeezy)
- “Wild Boy (Remix)” (with Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, French Montana, Mystikal, Steve-O, Yo Gotti)
- “Until I Die”
- “A Little More” (starring Victoria Moner)
- “Gone” (with Leroy Sanchez)
- “Young People” (with Chief Keef)
- “Bad Things” (with Camila Cabello)
- “At My Best” (with Hailee Steinfeld)
- “Trap Paris” (with Quavo and Ty Dolla Sign)
- “Go for Broke” (James Arthur)
- “Home” (with Ambassador X and Bebe Rexha)
- “Habit”
- “separate”
- “madman”
- “recent”
- “Hollywood Whore”
- “demon”
- “I Think I’m Okay” (with Yungblud and Travis Barker)
- “Glass House” (with Naomi Wilder)
- “Sorry Mom” (with Phem)
- “Why are you here?”
- “Bullets with Names” (with Young Thug, RJmrLA and Lil Duke)
- “Misery Business” (with Travis Barker)
- “Smoke and drive”
- “Inside These Walls (My House)” (with Pvris)
- “Love in the Brain”
- “Bloody Valentine”
- “Alien Concert”
- “My Ex’s Best Friend” (with Blackbear)
- “DayWalker” (with Corpse Husband)
- -“Love Race” (with Kailyn Quinn)
- -“A Girl Like You” (with Travis Barker)
Studio album
- Lace-up shoes (2012)
- General Admission (2015)
- Bloom (2017)
- Hotel Diablo(2019)
- My Ticket to Downfall (2020)
- Born with Horns(2021)
Filmography
Machine Gun Kelly MGK is also an amazing actor and has starred in many movies. Check out MGK’s filmography below.
movie
- 2014 “Beyond the Lights” as Kid Culprit (credited to Colson ‘MGK’ Baker)
- 2016 Punk Rock Death God Crash
- Neurotic as Ty
- Viral for CJ
- Smooth land
- 2018 Bird Box as Felix
- 2019 Puberty Breakout as Nick
- Captive State as Jurgis
- Dust Tommy as Lee
- 2020 The King of Staten Island plays a tattoo parlor owner
- 2021 The Last Son of Isaac as Lemay
- 2021 Midnight Switchgrass
- 2022 Forever Idiot as Himself
- TBA One Way Street as Freddy
TV Shows
- 2012–15 WWE Raw as himself (2 episodes)
- 2013 Guy Colter as himself (TV series: The Sweepstakes)
- 2014 Quietly contributing as one’s own identity (TV series: “Bone Thugs-n-Harmony”)
- 2015 Catfish as himself (Episode: “Hendra & Emily”)
- 2015 Absurd Playing Himself
- 2016 Roadies as Wesley “Wes” Mason (10 episodes)
