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Colson Baker Biography

Birth Name:Richard Colson Baker

Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director, Editor

Fast Facts

  • His single "Wild Boy" was certified double platinum by the RIAA in 2018
  • His album "General Admission" reached No․ 4 on the Billboard 200 chart
  • Got his big break after a performance at the music festival South by Southwest led to him meeting music mogul Sean Combs
  • Received his stage name "Machine Gun Kelly" due to his rapid-fire delivery
  • Became the first rapper to win the Apollo Theater's talent show
  • Lived in various countries in his youth, including Egypt and Germany
  • Once worked at Chipotle

Awards

  • 2023Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
  • 2023Razzie Award-Worst Director: winner
  • 2023Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated
  • 2023Razzie Award-Worst Screenplay: nominated
  • 2023iHeartRadio Music Award-Favorite Documentary (Socially Voted Category): nominated