From selling burritos at Chipotle to advising aspiring singers on The Voice, Machine Gun Kelly (aka Colson Baker) has come a long way – and his bank account certainly shows it.
The genre-bending artist, who's managed to ruffle feathers in both rap and rock circles, now sits pretty with an estimated net worth of $25 million.
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Known for his rapid-fire lyrics (hence the name) and headline-grabbing relationship with Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly is set to grace our screens on November 19 as Team Gwen Stefani's playoff advisor on The Voice. Now isn’t that quite the plot twist for someone who started his journey in underground rap battles?
And speaking of twists, the 34-year-old rapper-turned-rockstar's appearance comes hot on the heels of news that he and Fox are expecting their first child together. Seems like 2024 is already shaping up to be quite the year for the "Bloody Valentine" singer.
Machine Gun Kelly is all set to join Gwen Stefani’s team for the playoffs on The Voice
In true Machine Gun Kelly fashion, he's bringing his unique brand of charm to The Voice's contestant mentoring.
In a preview that NBC dropped on November 18, MGK can be seen coaching contestant Jake Tankersley with surprisingly wholesome advice. "You have a good smile, so maybe crack a smile on that and let people know they can be close to you," he suggests, almost temporarily abandoning his ne’er do well rockstar image.
When Tankersley mentions Johnny Cash as his inspiration, Machine Gun Kelly lights up like a Christmas tree: "Of course, bro! I think you should come like that on the show. Do like Johnny Cash. That's the first thing I thought." Who knew the guy who once beefed with Eminem could be such a softie at heart?
Machine Gun Kelly’s journey to success, as the icon we know today
Here's where it gets interesting – our boy MGK didn't exactly start as the tattooed rockstar we know today. Born Richard Colson Baker (yes, that's his real name), he spent his childhood globetrotting with his missionary parents.
From Egypt to Germany, young Colson was collecting passport stamps before he could properly spell "rap." Eventually landing in Denver, he went from being a basement-dwelling teen recording mixtapes to a Chipotle employee trying to support his daughter. Imagine ordering a burrito from future millionaire Machine Gun Kelly – now that's a story for the grandkids!
His ascent to wealth reads like a rap version of a rags-to-riches tale. After catching Sean Combs' attention (that's Diddy for the uninitiated), Machine Gun Kelly signed with Bad Boy Records and started stacking paper.
From "Wild Boy" to "Bloody Valentine," his evolution from rapper to pop-punk prince has kept the money flowing. Throw in some acting gigs (yes, that was him in "Bird Box" and yes that was him in a bunch of stuff with Pete Davidson in it), and suddenly that $25 million net worth starts making sense. Not bad for someone who used to get kicked out of retail jobs!
MGK’s house, life and future
When it comes to property, MGK plays it anything but subtle. Currently, he's living large in a $7.5 million mansion in Encino, California – previously owned by none other than Logan Paul. The 30,000-square-foot pad boasts 14 rooms, which is plenty of space for all those guitars and emotional baggage from his famous feuds.
Before this upgrade, he was dropping $30,000 monthly on rent in Sherman Oaks. Because nothing says "I've made it" quite like spending your former annual salary on one month's rent, right?
From missionary kid to millionaire, Machine Gun Kelly's story proves that sometimes the most unlikely paths lead to the biggest bank accounts. And now, as he steps into his role on The Voice, he's adding "reality TV mentor" to his already colorful resume.
As one of the most unpredictable musicians in the industry currently, it’s only a matter of time before the next big crazy thing he does that earns him millions. Not bad for a guy who started out slinging burritos!
Machine Gun Kelly has an estimated net worth of $25 million.
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