mgk

Colson Baker, widely known as Machine Gun Kelly (mgk), is a multifaceted American artist born on April 22, 1990, in Ohio. He has carved a unique niche in the music industry, adeptly navigating the spaces between alternative rock and hip hop. His career began with the release of four mixtapes between 2007 and 2010, leading to his signing with Bad Boy Records.

mgk's debut studio album, Lace Up, arrived in 2012, reaching number four on the US Billboard 200 and featuring his breakthrough hit "Wild Boy" (featuring Waka Flocka Flame). He continued to build commercial momentum with his subsequent albums, General Admission (2015) and bloom (2017). The latter included the chart-topping single "Bad Things" with Camila Cabello, which climbed to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. His 2019 album, Hotel Diablo, showcased a return to his rap-rock roots.