MGK - Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly, born Colson Baker on April 22, 1990, in Houston, is an American musician, rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in various countries, including Egypt and Germany, before his family eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he began his musical journey. He first built his career through mixtapes, which earned him wider recognition and a record deal with Bad Boy and Interscope.

His debut studio album Lace Up was released in 2012 and achieved major success, followed by several notable albums such as General Admission, Bloom, Hotel Diablo, and Tickets to My Downfall, the latter marking a full shift into pop-punk. One of his best-known songs is Bad Things, recorded in collaboration with Camila Cabello.

In addition to his music career, he has also established himself as an actor, appearing in films such as The Dirt, Bird Box, and Project Power. In his lyrics, he often explores personal themes such as inner struggles, addiction, love, and identity, which makes him recognizable and authentic in the eyes of his audience.