Get To Know: Machine Gun Kelly
XXLMag.com would like to introduce you to Cleveland, Ohio’s latest rap representative…
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While his rap name may suggest something sinister, Machine Gun Kelly, actually earned his moniker from his ability to rattle off rapid-fire rhymes. The Cleveland, Ohio native, who has been rapping since 2004, has took his hometown and then surrounding cities by storm thanks to his mixtape grind and spirited live performances. He’s since toured with Big Sean and Travis Porter. Kelly has gotten so popular in the mid-west that the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing MGK’s hometown anthem “Cleveland” at home games during this basketball season.
With a buzz that has been steadily growing Machine Gun Kelly’s profile looks to grow in the coming year. For those still looking to play catch-up XXL would like to formally introduce you to MGK. Lick a shot. — Rob Markman
Age: 20
Reppin’: Cleveland, OH
Notable Releases: Mixtapes; Stamp Of Approval (2006), 100 Words and Runnin’ (2010), Lace Up (2010)
Accomplishments: Won Amateur Night At the Apollo (March 2008), Won Best Live Performance at the Ohio Hip-Hip Awards (2008 & 2009), Won Best Midwest artist at the Underground Music Awards (2010)
Hometown Love: “We have this overwhelming support, everybody wants to see me win where I’m from.”
“Salute”
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“Victory Music” ft. Britni Elise
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“Cleveland”
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i feel like someone already has his mc name…. he used to freestyle at scribble jam against the def jux crew…
That was a different Machine Gun Kelly and it was’nt against Def Jux, it was against Rhymesayers. Get your facts straight.
Ahh Yelawolf?
For 1) yellawulf sucks butt! 2) Machine Gun Kelly aka Colson Baker is an amazing rap sensation. Travis Porter & FKI totally dismissed MGK from being signed with them because they know that Machine will murk them compleltey and knew he was way better than them both put together. Jus saying.
Machine is amazing & I think him & Eminem need to get together and take the rap history down!
Cats sleepin, but real talk dude better than yelawolf, shit better than chip. I’m in ATL but 216 still the city tho, stop sleepin on us!
what a fag
I don’t think this cat be sleepin for long. Way different from Yelawolf so hard to compare, but I prefer this kid’s style/lyrics.
He goes hard. “Chip Off The Block” Around 2:53 B.O.B. looks him off. MGK is talking some Rex Ryan type shit, better be ready to back it up.
I heard hes being sought after by all of the industry execs and that labels are throwing big #s to sign him I can see why dude is sick.
he turned down an offer from dirty money, and has been perused by Young Money, Hypnotized Records, and WyteMusic
New blood, good to hear. Wheres this kat from?
Cleveland, Ohio. Tha Land 216. Ya’ll better lace up!!
MGK, I seen his video on youtube yesterday, didnt know he was blowing up like this…Cavs fans should root for this guy instead he seems like a winner.
Crazy white boy…lyrics are pretty dope and i like the music, Mikey Likes it!!