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Rapper MGK, 2025 Colson Baker, better known by his moniker MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly), is famous for his rapid-fire rapping, energetic style, high-profile feuds, and sometimes tumultuous personal life.

MGK

American musician and actor
Also known as: Colson Baker, Machine Gun Kelly, mgk
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MGK (born April 22, 1990, Houston, Texas, U.S.) is an American musician and actor known for his rapid-fire rapping, energetic style, high-profile feuds, and sometimes tumultuous personal life. After starting out in rap in the early 2000s, he successfully crossed over into the rock and pop genres. Colson Baker was born in Houston to missionary parents. When he was a child, his family moved frequently, including to Egypt and Germany. His mother left when Baker...

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