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    13 facts you need to know about ‘Rap Devil’ rapper Machine Gun Kelly

    From his rise to rap stardom to his ongoing beef with Eminem, here's everything you need to know about 'Bloody Valentine' rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

    1. Machine Gun Kelly Megan Fox red carpet

      1. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox made their red carpet debut in November 2020.

      Machine Gun Kelly and his girlfriend Megan Fox appeared on the red carpet for the first time as a couple in November 2020 at the American Music Awards, five months after the pair confirmed their relationship. Credit: Getty

    2. Machine Gun Kelly dating Megan Fox

      2. Is Machine Gun Kelly dating Megan Fox?

      Machine Gun Kelly confirmed his romance with Megan Fox after the pair were spotted holding hands and kissing in Los Angeles in June 2020. Fox separated from her partner of ten years, Brian Austin Green, earlier in the year. Picture: YouTube

    3. Machine Gun Kelly

      3. What is Machine Gun Kelly’s real name?

      Machine Gun Kelly's real name is Richard Colson Baker. MGK’s stage name is a nod to his rapid-fire lyrical flow, and is also a reference to George 'Machine Gun Kelly’ Barnes, an infamous American gangster who spent time in Alcatraz. Picture: PA Images

    4. Machine Gun Kelly and his daughter

      4. Does Machine Gun Kelly have a daughter?

      Machine Gun Kelly has a 10-year-old daughter named Casie, who was born on 23rd July 2008, from a previous relationship when he was 18. The baby's mother, Emma Cannon, is reportedly on good terms with the rapper. Picture: PA Images

    5. Machine Gun Kelly

      5. How old is Machine Gun Kelly?

      Born on 22nd April 1990, Machine Gun Kelly is 31 years old. Picture: Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram

    6. Machine Gun Kelly

      6. On 8th September 2018, Machine Gun Kelly released 'Rap Devil', a diss track aimed at Eminem.

      After Eminem repeatedly dissed him on his surprise album 'Kamikaze', Machine Gun Kelly released his response in the form of 'Rap Devil'. The title is a play on words of Eminem's song 'Rap God', and the pair soon became embroiled in a back-and-forth beef.Picture: PA Images

    7. Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly

      7. Machine Gun Kelly has an ongoing feud with Eminem.

      In 2012, MGK tweeted about Eminem's daughter Hailie, calling her "hot as f**k." Kelly later claimed that Eminem banned him from Shade 45, a radio station owned by Shady himself. Eminem went on to diss MGK on his album 'Kamikaze', which prompted a response from MGK with his diss track 'Rap Devil'. A week later, Eminem hit back with another diss track, this time solely aimed at MGK, named 'Killshot'. Pictures: Getty

    8. Machine Gun Kelly

      8. Where is Machine Gun Kelly from?

      Machine Gun Kelly was born in Houston, Texas. His parents were missionaries so the family moved around the world a lot throughout MGK's youth, from Egypt to Germany, as well as throughout the US in Chicago, Denver, and Cleveland. They settled in Denver before moving to Cleveland when Kelly went to high school, where he began MCing, releasing mixtapes and performing at local venues. Picture: PA Images

    9. Machine Gun Kelly American Music Awards 2017

      9. What is Machine Gun Kelly's net worth?

      According to Celebrity Net Worth, Machine Gun Kelly is worth roughly $8 million. Picture: Getty

    10. Machine Gun Kelly

      10. How tall is Machine Gun Kelly?

      Machine Gun Kelly is reportedly 1.92 meters tall. In feet, that's around 6 ft 3.5 in, making him one of the tallest in the game right now. Picture: PA Images

    11. Machine Gun Kelly

      11. Does Machine Gun Kelly have Instagram?

      Yes. You can find Machine Gun Kelly on Instagram using his handle @machinegunkelly. Picture: Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram

    12. Machine Gun Kelly Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

      12. What are Machine Gun Kelly's biggest songs?

      Kelly has released three studio albums - 'Lace Up' (2012), 'General Admission' (2015) and 'Bloom' (2017) - as well as fourteen mixtapes and an EP. His 2017 collaboration with Camila Cabello, 'Bad Things', scored both artists their first top five Billboard Hot 100 entry. Other big songs for MGK include 'At My Best' with Haliee Steinfeld, 'Wild Thing' with Waka Flocka Flame, 'Home' with X Ambassadors and Bebe Rexha and, of course, 'Rap Devil'.

    13. Machine Gun Kelly

      13. Machine Gun Kelly had a role in the 2016 thriller film 'Nerve'.

      MGK starred alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco in the thriller-adventure movie, which sees the main characters partake in an extreme online truth or dare video game. MGK plays Ty, one of the lead character's main opponents in the game. Picture: Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram

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