mgk
Biography
Colson Baker, better known by his stage name mgk, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. His original stage name, Machine Gun Kelly, was given for his rapid-fire lyrical flow and is a reference to notorious criminal George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes. mgk was born in Houston, Texas and experienced multiple moves until 2005 when he and his family settled in Cleveland, Ohio — the city Kelly associates himself with the most. He is signed to Bad Boy and Interscope Records. He rose to fame after releasing his first four mix tapes, Stamp Of Approval (2006), Homecoming (2008), 100 Words and Running (2010), and Lace Up (2010).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Remember Me Just Like This
as Self
2022
Mainstream Sellout Live From Cleveland: The Pink Era
as Self - Performer
2023
Little Mix: Glory Days - The Documentary
as Self
2017
'Til Death Do Us Part Kourtney & Travis
as Self
2023
Machine Gun Kelly - Hellfest 2023
as Self
2023
Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends
as Self
2022
Machine Gun Kelly's Life In Pink
as Self
2022
Beyond the Lights
as Kid Culprit
2014
Jackass 4.5
as Self (archive footage)
2022
genre:sadboy
as Self
2024
The Land
as Slick
2016
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
as Crash
2016
Jackpot!
as Machine Gun Kelly
2024
Viral
as CJ
2016
Nerve
as Ty
2016
WWE SummerSlam 2024
as Machine Gun Kelly
2024
Captive State
as Jurgis
2019
The Dirt
as Tommy Lee
2019
Big Time Adolescence
as Nick
2020
Linkin Park and Friends Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington
as Self
2017
TV Appearances
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Catfish: The TV Show
as Self - Guest Co-Host
2012
Wahl Street
as Self - Musician & Actor, Pitch Meeting
2021
The Late Late Show with James Corden
as Self
2015
American Music Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1974
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
2014
DAVE
as Machine Gun Kelly
2020
Radio Disney Music Awards
as Self
2013
Kids' Choice Awards
as Self - Musical Guest
1987
Roadies
as Wesley Mason
2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
The Kardashians
as Self
2022