What is Machine Gun Kelly's real name?
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15. 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)