Machine Gun Kelly, maestro of musical mayhem, recently sent the rumor mill into overdrive with whispers of a possible name change. Hold on to your hats, because this is one wild ride!
Now, if you’ve been living under a rock, you might not know that MGK’s birth certificate boldly declares “Colson Baker.” But when he’s not busy starring in Hollywood blockbusters, he goes by the name that sounds like it was lifted straight from an action movie: Machine Gun Kelly.
Picture this: a red carpet, flashing lights, and the 33-year-old musical maestro making a request that left everyone scratching their heads. At the GQ Men of the Year Party, our man MGK turned to the photographers and dropped a bombshell – or, shall we say, a laughter grenade. He asked them to ditch the whole “Machine Gun” charade and just call him “Machine.” Just like that. Casual, right?
If that wasn’t enough, he took to Instagram with an announcement that would make even the most serious news anchors raise an eyebrow: “🗣️ ‘machine’”. Because why not make it official on social media, right?
Now, let’s rewind the clock to a concert approximately a year ago where the dynamic duo of TikTok, Chad and JT, held up a sign that screamed, “change your name!!!” MGK, being the cool cat he is, responded with a classic “I have no idea what that sign means.” Ah, the mystery of it all!
But here’s where it gets even more bizarre. Our man MGK, strutting his stuff on the GQ carpet, looks at the photographers with a mischievous glint in his eye and drops this bombshell: “I have a request. Instead of Machine Gun, can you just hit me with Machine from now on? Just Machine.” Move over, Prince. We’ve got a new one-name wonder in town.
Now, before you start updating your playlists with just “Machine,” Entertainment Weekly is here to rain on our parade. According to their top-secret sources (probably someone’s cat who overheard something), MGK isn’t ditching the Gun Kelly anytime soon. Nope, he’s sticking with Machine Gun Kelly, the name that echoes like a rock anthem in our hearts.
But hey, who knows? Maybe, just maybe, MGK will keep playing this name game, and next time, he’ll have photographers crooning a solo chorus of “Just Machine.” Stay tuned, because in the world of MGK, anything can happen, and it’s bound to be ridiculously entertaining! 🎤✨
@chadandjt Machine Gun Kelly has officially changed his name to Machine. Do you guys think our sign worked? Full video on youtube directed by Reggie Henke #machinegunkelly #mgk #chadandjt ♬ original sound – Chad and JT