Machine Gun Kelly On Upcoming Tour, Stripping Down For Warped Tour & More | Billboard MusicCon 2022

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[@nickybomberry1190]

I was in my 40s the first time I heard MGK. I was at a small venue in Toronto, front row two weeks later. Been EST ever since. MGK live is when you fall in love with music again.

[@tsivils1987]

As someone who's been to his shows he is the best and he really does enagage the whole venue. I waited too long for tickets cuz I was broke last year and he came to the back of the venue in any way he could that tour and made sure the fans in the back got to see him up close too

[@Robb3348]

good example of his awesomeness

[@dianedougherty8976]

I just missed his Utah show I’m so bummed but I have to drive three hours there and three hours back

[@lucky.jynx.elvira]

I agree. Went to a show of his earlier this month, best show I have ever been too! It was amazing 🤩

[@Julia-ud8tg]

some of my favorite moments: 14:52 "I don't want to sound better. I want to sound how I sounded that day" 23:31 about fan connection: "they handle the music. I handle the fans." 🥰 27:37 randomly standing up and wandering 32:10 on guitar playing 32:37 "I'm not the greatest guitar player, but turn me the fuck up so they can hear everything, like they can at least hear my personality in that moment" 👏👏👏 39:40 machine gun kelly's bucket list: perform all seven continents and perform in the ocean for fish 🤣 42:17 he wanted to perform a song that was not a single or a radio song on an award show, and billboard let him do that and let them perform something that's like a straight from the heart connection song

[@lauraloyland9895]

I think it was’95 Billboard wanted The Offspring to play Self Esteem and they wanted to play Too Drunk Too Fuck by the Dead Kennedy’s but ended playing Bad Habit and Dexter in an interview said the crowd was already shocked enough with what they chose to play and it was a good thing they didn’t play that DK song and you can find their performance on KZbin of course.

[@brandonlatus2218]

@@lauraloyland9895 even dexter roasted mgk at aftershock festival all the bands make fun of him

[@chantelholmes2319]

Outstanding performance at Billboard and they made the right choice. It will live on my PVR for a long time. Scored tickets to his up coming show in Toronto. I am 56 a live time music lover and happy to be attending with my Son 27 and his Girl 24. We are so excited to have this as our first Post Covid Live Concert as we could not have wished for a better Concert as we are die hard MGK fans. This will be an upcoming memory we will cherish on our High Light Reel forever. Amazing Venue in Toronto Canada as some of the best Concerts from shows we have loved like Aerosmith. Just prior to our City shutting we attended Post Malone on February 14th, 2020. This is an unbelievable blessing to be the first Concert for freedom we are grateful to have in our Beautiful City.

[@HelloNirvana5]

Kells is one of the most talented artist of this generation. From rapping, singing, acting, playing both drums and guitar, and also directing. How does this man not get his flowers?

[@hbatchelor21]

This band is fucking legendary. If you haven’t seen them live you have no idea.

[@lucky.jynx.elvira]

I'm going Aug 2nd for the first time! IM SO FREAKING EXCITED! I can't even tell you how happy I am

[@elizvlhxx2896]

IKRRRRRR

[@lizarrrdbeth]

June 26th!!! Can't wait

[@manasseh36]

Been fuckin with MGK since 2016. It makes me happy seeing him rise to the top. Overdue for sure LTFU

[@mayasmith2381]

I love that they’re embracing imperfection and I love that the whole band was featured!! I’m so excited for tour this summer and the new rap album EST4Life XX

[@jordanfranke1529]

I love how real Colson is! He doesn’t care, he doesn’t hold back, and I have huge respect for him! Just to come out and be him. Can’t wait til August to see them again! Hope they are around for a long time!

[@rachelwesley1686]

Great too see the rest of the band getting some attention too!!

[@toriackley8402]

I discovered him in 2019 when he played Tommy Lee in the dirt I haven’t been the same since his album tickets to my downfall saved my life 🤗💕

[@anotherteenageguy9450]

i always thought this guy is not good but ever since tickets and mainstream selllout came out im fan his words in this video show how genuine he is ... what a legend

[@ryvaleska]

Hell yeah

[@demxnbxyxo_9994]

Holy shit u replied to meh on one of a vid

[@PLANETP428]

“rap hands” god bless him 😂😂🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 love this man & how much he loves his music

[@Infinit3XX]

Whether people like it or not, he’s considered an OG in the game now and he should be respected

[@nicocaranante4924]

Yea I mean like he said he’s been doing this for a decade, nothing has changed. He’s always been involved in rock, on all of his albums you can hear punk rock influence in a few songs and for a decade he’s been performing on rolling stone and all these rock records and festivals and concerts

[@thtsht1903]

Best artist rn Putting out soo much content for Us 🙏

[@uhuhjones6088]

Imagine being this delusional?

[@Infinit3XX]

@@uhuhjones6088 imagine being extra

[@thtsht1903]

@@uhuhjones6088 welcome clown

[@margieneal3929]

MGK you are so right about Prince He was a perfectionist and the best in the world

[@Evanthebat15]

I appreciate the fact that he asked question for the whole band and and let them all talk, also seemed genuinely interested in the conversations. Gonna be seeing them in MN on the 28th of July, can't wait for it!!!

[@shenova]

MGK: [to artists] “It’s our job to be vulnerable” Me: Wow.

[@jschoffstall5395]

I’ve been to his recent concerts and they are amazing. He interacts with all fans all over the whole arena or stadium. He makes jokes throughout the preformance. And he truly knows what to do to give each person the best experience no matter what

[@bea7910]

Love hearing from the rest of the band, wished there was more interviews with slim, rook, and baze!

[@britnikpow8445]

I’m SOOOOOO particular about the music I listen to live, because alot of bands don’t sound the same at all live. But I could listen mgk play tickets and mainstream live all day. Not just because he’s hot af, but because him, his band, and his songs are soo freaking good!

[@thtsht1903]

💯💯

[@elizvlhxx2896]

I feel you, same

[@britnikpow8445]

It’s got so much blink in it. I listened to the new album and if I’m not mistaken there is a whole riff he does from either a boxcar racer or blink song. I can’t remember which right now. Lol.

[@leavilla]

Next time I would like to hear also how his musicians mastered their craft

[@tiffymclarkey7948]

Can’t wait to you all July 23 in Vancouver ❤

[@wuneightytw0]

listened on my walk this morning and was smiling the whole time. can’t wait to see you guys this summer!

[@kathleenclark815]

Vancouver sucks lol.

[@bestmomemts7]

Mgk is legend 🔥

[@jeffwhitfield173]

LOL

[@brandonlatus2218]

Not even close

[@brandonlatus2218]

He got killed by a legend by no means is he one

[@shub5767]

His show in India was sick 🔥

[@thtsht1903]

I swear the pune one💥

[@LAVISHING]

Great to see all of you guys! Thanks for everything!

[@donihill6514]

love u mgk!

[@fushia74]

Glad the entire band was there.

[@bea7910]

So cute- slim’s last comments about the bucket list

[@leavilla]

I wish the other band members speak too. I think they should also be acknowledged for their talent and musicianship.

[@lizarrrdbeth]

The suit and tie on the interviewer cracks me up. Its not a funeral..... Its MGK, the most relaxed dude on the planet!

[@amandaskyler]

I think Kells should be the next Final Fantasy character. Perfect hair, face and body for it. Please use his voice too!!

[@yvngbullet]

lmao thats a fact. Are you an ff fan?

[@amandaskyler]

@@yvngbullet Of course. I think he would fit right in next to Lightning and Cloud. Maybe he could sing in an arena like Yuna? That would be legendary!! Also he mentioned wanting to sing underwater. Maybe it could be in an Atlantis arena in the game. That makes it more feasible.

[@HighlyHeather]

Around 14 minutes in is exactly why I have so much respect for Colson. He’s a true artist and he stays true to himself. 🖤🤘🏼

[@BLOODFART2THAMAX]

🐐🐐🐐MGK🐐🐐🐐

[@demxnbxyxo_9994]

I bet for the intro music they searched up mgk x jxdn x Travis barker type beat 💀💀💀

[@mikeinman8773]

Yoooo the guy with the head on the stick is legendary. ✊️

[@k.4088]

GOAT

[@in5n880]

Legend 🔥🔥

[@eduardapaes4206]

Love this so much, thank u billboard

[@JeSuSpEAkKiNGnow0rN01WiLL]

Damn Mgk got A deep personality & can be extremely hilarious. Lol

[@angeliquegrijalva4208]

Great interview 🖤🖤🖤🖤🦇🦇🦇🦇Love that he called Prince " Perfect"

[@MV-eo2ws]

Their shows are superior 🙌🔥

[@johancosta1376]

Never miss🔥

[@ryvaleska]

Yesssir

[@sarahlanham7764]

Im going to his concert in August and he is literally he is my first concert EVER

[@margieneal3929]

Been with Kells sim Down Under in Cleveland Ohio lol Yes I’m born and raised in Cleveland Ohio ❤️❤️❤️

[@drummerjt3715]

Great to see all your success!!! Love the new album!

[@xhm2091]

Real Legend

[@brandonlatus2218]

He got killed by a legend by no means is he apever going to be a legend

[@alexneal5036]

@@brandonlatus2218 he’s already a legend.. and not to mention he got the best of Em

[@brandonlatus2218]

@@alexneal5036 hahahahahahah he wil never be a legend he’s only known as that guy who got destroyed by Eminem so badly he had to change genre that’s all he’s known for

[@brandonlatus2218]

@@alexneal5036 he got destroyed by Eminem mgk was Eminem’s easiest opponent he went easy on mgk and still roasted him so badly he had to change genre he’s stuffs more laughed at than respected stay delusinal kid

[@brandonlatus2218]

@@alexneal5036 he’s more known for starting shit with legends like slipknot Eminem and losing to try and stay relevent rather than letting he’s music do the talking he got embarrassed by Eminem he’s the laughing stock of the rock and rap community he’s legit more known as a joke than anything he wil never be a legend he’s that guy who got embarrassed by Eminem that’s all he’s known for being a joke nice try tho kid

[@PrestonHazard]

I like that they actually act like a rock band. They talk about drugs, randomly interrupt the interview, and seem like they don’t want to be there lol.

[@annfran5003]

I really liked this interview

[@b1ttersweettbabyy]

such a genuine group of guys

[@BeautyXXBrittany]

I can't WAIT TO SEE HIM IN JUNE AND AUGUST!!!! AHHHH LFG!!

[@YungBuckTheLabrat]

Amazing interview EST4Life

[@nishanlimbu5223]

EST❤🖤

[@bbie4439]

yay

[@brentsdead7983]

I cannot wait to see them in Melbourne again.... When can we get that teleportation tech

[@marcusiA-immortalistMarcus]

Very cool

[@mikeinman8773]

Ayo. That ernie ball stage performance was where you hooked me! You took my dudes blow up doll. You ended up jumping the fence in Pittsburgh and rode off on a quad. Never missed a beat in 10 years!

[@uhWeezy]

Love this #XX

[@jwalker2906]

Black Flag mixtape is one of my favorites still to this day!

[@hollyster221]

I love these guys

[@tarncoleman7854]

Closings decades of friendships says so much about him true angel on this earth he’s going to continue doing great things

[@tarncoleman7854]

Colsons damn auto correct

[@colleenbrockhale9188]

Yes! Rook! Love you guys ❤️

[@Roachhub]

I just did an interview with my eyes closed

[@nereammc_99]

I'm so proud of Kells

[@polaroidboy]

fuck, i love kells man, he knows what hes talking about but alot of people dont care or dont listen, like it or not he is correct about the industry, he is correct about people trying to sound perfect, hes a soul in the body of colson baker trying to help the world, but not everyone see's that. sadly i wish they did.

[@wendyboyle7908]

👍👏LEGEND 👏👏

[@shanaecrider1417]

I'll b there in st louis

[@jessellis1523]

I love and respect how real MGK is in the sense of he knows who he is as not only a person but also as an artist and he don't fuck with anyone who dose try and change him like he said so many artists are so worried about sounding perfect which is wrong because in reality no one is perfect and as far as I am concerned anyone who is in the spotlight that tries to make out that they are perfect all the time are fake and un inspirational and not very good role models so like i said at the start of my comment I love and respect how real MGK is and plus also his band mates to keep up the good work guys and congratulations on your 52 country international sell out tour I know that your not only going to fucking smash each performance like you always do but that each performance is gunna b fucking fire like always keep rocking love and peace to everyone EST for fucking lyfe

[@user-zi1cm5kh1n]

Yall helped me save me! Thank you God!

[@diablo2888]

please come to north east india

[@johancosta1376]

❤❤❤

[@felinefish]

Been a huge fan since I was like 10 or 11 lol and I'm nearly 23/ lace up album

[@tydontdy3459]

Rook knows, 5150 bout to GO OFF at concerts.

[@Thelouer]

I wanna know what song that is in the beginning

[@d.a8843]

the whole band is so amazing but underrated :( slim is a great produser and a great human being

[@user-zi1cm5kh1n]

Fin right!

[@Lie-cd4du]

10:00 just lit is joint

[@melinduh]

They should have the guy from the wing show, (i can’t remember the name of it to save my life), host this.

[@DeniseMishler-nc7os]

I love you kells much respect much pride love you kells love Denise

[@suelycandido8301]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@flex_piper]

Mgk might have one of the best fue hair transplants I've ever seen, He's spent atleast 30k on his head. It's amazing to see when you compare a picture of his hair from 2010 to now.

[@danielleelizaharpz]

MGK is so god damn beautiful . Inside as well as outside xo He truly speaks from his soul

[@kamyakaimal9185]

EST till I die

[@ryvaleska]

🐐🐐🐐

[@xxgaming3715]

💕💕💕

[@ellapreviti6314]

i love kells

[@MWCarlsson]

Seriously - "don't judge a book by its cover" BUT the interviewer is in a suit jacket and tie - killing any chance of a good vibe! :)

[@user-mn9tf5nr3t]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@corileah2106]

I wish colson would stop ranting so the other band members could talk more 🙄

[@margieneal3929]

Prince had that same philosophy play your music lies not lip-synch

[@ninaflowers7136]

"My microphone is ON!"- Prince with the side eye

[@bonnie19XX]

EST, START LOOKING INTO SCUBA DIVING GEAR FOR THE FUTURE OCEAN CONCERT!

[@jacobrubinton2144]

Dope interview, should let the band speak little more though.

[@teunbb689]

When did Sophie loyd joined?

[@nobodyspecial7205]

Eminem be like: TIME TO HIT UP THE DICTIONARY FOR ANOTHER DISS

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Machine Gun Kelly was only 5'0" when he was 12 years old.

[@user-iq9cn2vp9t]

I have had an anarcy sign since before I heard his music

[@mckaelaa]

XX

[@user-iq9cn2vp9t]

it get so sad and tiring being alone around all of these people all the time

[@atlas7442]

yo

[@DaisyAruba]

How is his hair changing from purple to blonde not purple to purple or did I take lsd too much in my hay days

[@user-iq9cn2vp9t]

favorite food is carrots and celery hidden valley ranch

[@eprohoda]

you shared unrea l,:))