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Machine Gun Kelly Jokes About Name Change, Remains 'Machine Gun Kelly'

Despite a playful suggestion to be called 'Machine', the artist will continue to use his full stage name, while supporting fiancée Megan Fox in her literary endeavors.

  • Machine Gun Kelly, real name Colson Baker, joked about changing his stage name to 'Machine' at GQ's Man of the Year event.
  • The joke was in response to a sign held up by comedic duo Chad and JT at a previous concert, urging him to drop 'Machine Gun' from his name.
  • Despite the joke, Entertainment Weekly confirmed that he will continue to be known as Machine Gun Kelly.
  • MGK's fiancée, Megan Fox, recently released a poetry book, 'Pretty Boys Are Poisonous', and spoke about the support she received from MGK during her writing process.
  • MGK and Megan Fox are reportedly doing well in their relationship, despite a rough patch earlier this year.
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