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Machine Gun Kelly Declines ‘Sinners’ Audition Over N-Word Requirement

He said the audition line violated his principles, prompting him to seek new film roles ahead of his Lost Americana album release.

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Overview

  • On The Pat McAfee Show, MGK revealed he passed on a villain role in Sinners because the script required him to say the N-word.
  • The Michael B. Jordan–led horror thriller has earned $61 million worldwide and $45 million domestically since its April 18 debut.
  • The decision underscores ongoing debates over using period-accurate offensive language versus modern cultural sensitivity in media.
  • Kelly directly asked film producers to consider him for future projects as he balances acting ambitions with his music career.
  • His new album Lost Americana is scheduled for release next week, reinforcing his cross-medium creative focus.