Machine Gun Kelly (musician)
American rapper, singer and actor (born 1990)
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.
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Born | Colson Baker April 22, 1990 |
Other names | MGK |
Education | Shaker Heights High School |
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Years active | 2006–present[1] |
Partner(s) | Emm Cannon (unkown; mother to daughter Casie) Megan Fox (2020–present; engaged) |
Children | Casie Colson Baker 2008 (age 15–16) |
Awards | Full list |
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Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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Website | www |
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
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2012 | Lace Up |
2015 | General Admission |
2017 | Bloom |
2019 | Hotel Diablo |
2020 | Tickets to my Downfall |
2022 | Mainstream Sellout |
References
change- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
- ↑ Thomas, Fred. "Machine Gun Kelly Biography". allmusic. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ↑ FunkWorm (January 23, 2012). "How They Came Up: The Machine Gun Kelly Story". Indie Hip Hop. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Songwriter/Composer: Baker, Richard Colson". Broadcast Music Inc. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ↑ "Machine Gun Kelly Announces Deal With Bad Boy/Interscope: 'They Understood Our Idea'". Vibe. 3 August 2011.
- ↑ "Machine Gun Kelly Named MTV 'Hottest Breakthrough MC Of 2011'". 15 December 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Ringside News - Wrestling News & WWE News, Rumors & Spoilers". Ringside News - Wrestling News & WWE News, Rumors & Spoilers.
- ↑ "Machine Gun Kelly Confirms Relationship With Megan Fox". June 17, 2020. Archived from the original on June 18, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ↑ "In July of 2020…". Instagram. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
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