Machine Gun Kelly has entered his bearded era, and frankly, we have questions. Is he reinventing himself? Hiding from Megan Fox? Trying to get cast in the next “Vikings” spinoff? The world may never know.
After reports surfaced that MGK and Megan Fox had called it quits (again), the “Emo Rap King” decided it was time for a full-blown aesthetic transformation. And by transformation, we mean he slapped a lumberjack-level beard on his famously inked-up face and tied his blonde locks into what can only be described as a samurai-manbun hybrid.
New Year, New MGK, Same Amount of Drama
The great facial hair reveal happened this week when MGK took to Instagram, not just to drop a few brooding selfies, but also to shut down rumors about his on-again, off-again, possibly back-on-again romance with Megan. Fans were quick to notice the dramatic difference in his look, mostly because, well… he now resembles a tattooed Viking who moonlights as a bass player in a metal band that exclusively sings about heartbreak.
Oh, and let’s not forget his shirtless flex. Because what’s a transformation post without showing off the extensive blackout tattoos that now cover most of his upper body? (RIP to his old ink—hope those exes were worth it.) He first debuted the tattoo overhaul back in February 2024, and the internet has been debating whether it’s art or an extreme game of connect-the-dots ever since.
So, What’s Next?
With Megan Fox still cryptically subtweeting her feelings into the void and MGK embracing his bearded new existence, it’s safe to say we’re in for another round of celebrity relationship whiplash. Will they get back together? Will MGK’s beard get its own Instagram account? Will he audition for a medieval battle reenactment?
Stay tuned.