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Colson Baker, known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Born on April 22, 1990, he gained recognition for his genre duality across alternative rock and hip hop. Machine Gun Kelly released four mixtapes between 2007 and 2010 before signing with Bad Boy Records, owned by Sean Combs. His debut studio album, Lace Up (2012), peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200 and featured the hit single 'Wild Boy' with Waka Flocka Flame. He continued to achieve commercial success with his albums General Admission (2015), Bloom (2017), and Hotel Diablo (2019), showcasing his rap rock style. In 2020, he released Tickets to My Downfall, a pop-punk album that debuted at number one on the Billboard charts.