mgk

Colson Baker, known professionally as mgk or Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio. He first gained attention in the Midwest hip-hop scene with mixtapes before signing with Bad Boy Records and releasing his major-label debut Lace Up in 2012. His sound evolved from rap-rock and pop-punk influences, highlighted by the 2020 album Tickets to My Downfall, which topped the Billboard 200. Subsequent projects like Mainstream Sellout continued his blend of punk energy and melodic rap. He has collaborated with artists including Travis Barker, Yungblud, and Bring Me the Horizon.