mgk
Biography
Colson Baker, widely recognized by his stage name mgk, originally performed under the moniker Machine Gun Kelly, a title inspired by both his rapid-fire delivery and the infamous gangster George "Machine Gun Kelly" Barnes.
Born in Houston, Texas, mgk's childhood involved several relocations until 2005, when he and his family made Cleveland, Ohio their permanent home—a place he strongly identifies with. He is currently signed to Bad Boy and Interscope Records.
His ascent to stardom began with the release of his first four mixtapes: Stamp Of Approval in 2006, Homecoming in 2008, 100 Words and Running in 2010, and Lace Up, also in 2010. These projects showcased his lyrical prowess and helped establish his reputation in the music industry.
Filmography
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A Motown Christmas
2024 • Self
Captive State
2019
Downfalls High
2021 • Narrator / Performer
Machine Gun Kelly's Life In Pink
2022 • Self
Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends
2022 • Self
One Way (2022)
2022 • Freddy
The Last Son
2021 • Cal
Bird Box
2018 • Felix
Big Time Adolescence
2020 • Nick
Midnight in the Switchgrass
2021
Beyond the Lights
2014 • Kid Culprit
The Land (2016)
2016 • Slick
Good Mourning
2022 • London Clash
Taurus
2022 • Cole
Jackpot!
2024 • Machine Gun Kelly
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
2016 • Crash
Rent Due
2019 • mgk
Viral
2016 • CJ
Long Live Rock... Celebrate the Chaos
2021 • Self
Nerve (2016)
2016 • Ty
The Dirt
2019 • Tommy Lee
Project Power
2020 • Newt