While his rap name may suggest something sinister, Machine Gun Kelly, actually earned his moniker from his ability to rattle off rapid-fire rhymes. The Cleveland, Ohio native, who has been rapping since 2004, has took his hometown and then surrounding cities by storm thanks to his mixtape grind and spirited live performances. He’s since toured with Big Sean and Travis Porter. Kelly has gotten so popular in the mid-west that the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing MGK’s hometown anthem “Cleveland” at home games during this basketball season.
With a buzz that has been steadily growing Machine Gun Kelly’s profile looks to grow in the coming year. For those still looking to play catch-up XXL would like to formally introduce you to MGK. Lick a shot. — Rob Markman
Age: 20
Reppin’: Cleveland, OH
Notable Releases: Mixtapes; Stamp Of Approval (2006), 100 Words and Runnin’ (2010), Lace Up (2010)
Accomplishments: Won Amateur Night At the Apollo (March 2008), Won Best Live Performance at the Ohio Hip-Hip Awards (2008 & 2009), Won Best Midwest artist at the Underground Music Awards (2010)
Hometown Love: “We have this overwhelming support, everybody wants to see me win where I’m from.”
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