Machine Gun Kelly made a brief appearance at the 2025 American Music Awards, leaving shortly after arriving to attend to a far more important matter—his newborn daughter. The 35-year-old rapper and musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, revealed on the red carpet that he had to cut his night short due to a health concern involving his 2-month-old baby girl, whom he shares with ex-fiancée Megan Fox.
“She has a little bit of a fever,” MGK told E! News during a red carpet interview. “So I’m gonna just walk the carpet and go back, you know what I mean, and handle my business. Give her my pheromones, and let her heal up.” Despite his brief time at the event, MGK turned heads in his signature edgy style, wearing black trousers and a vest layered over a crisp white button-down shirt.
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The Bloody Valentine artist also spoke candidly about his passion for fatherhood, calling it his true calling. “I was born to be a dad. Yeah, it’s my purpose,” he said.
MGK and actress Megan Fox welcomed their daughter on March 27, 2025, marking their first child together. Though the couple has since separated, they continue to co-parent their daughter.
The rapper is already a father to a teenage daughter, Casie, from a previous relationship, and has frequently expressed pride in his role as a parent.
Fans were quick to praise MGK for prioritizing his child’s well-being over an industry event, applauding his decision to leave the ceremony early. While his presence at the awards was brief, his heartfelt comments made a lasting impression.
The American Music Awards, one of the biggest nights in the music calendar, saw appearances from top artists across genres, but MGK’s early departure served as a reminder that, for some stars, family comes first.
Although the rapper didn’t stay for the full show or take home any awards this year, his actions spoke louder than accolades. By choosing to return home to care for his sick infant daughter, he showcased a personal side that resonated with many fans and fellow parents alike.
As MGK put it, “handle my business” meant being a father first—a role he seems to embrace with pride and purpose.
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