Machine Gun Kelly has been vocal about his exclusion from the viral AI-generated image that reimagines the ‘White Rapper Mount Rushmore,’ a graphic that includes mountain carvings of famous Caucasian rappers. A group of Caucasian rappers, including Eminem, Mac Miller, Paul Wall, and Russ, were featured in the image instead of the traditional presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The graphic sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users expressing their thoughts and opinions on the matter.
MGK’s Response to Being Left Off the ‘White Rapper Mount Rushmore’
Machine Gun Kelly took to X (previously Twitter) on Sunday to express his disappointment and frustration at being left off the image, describing the snub as “blasphemy,”
“Me not on the white rapper Mount Rushmore is blasphemy,” MGK captioned as he retweeted a video of him doing an impromptu rap. In the clip, he rapped, “I made 10 mil with someone, and we ain’t talking now/ F— the money, I just want the loyalty we talked about. There’s no other side; it is only us. I get cross-eyed watching y’all switch up.”
The artist’s response was met with a mix of reactions from fans and fellow rappers. While some expressed support for MGK, others took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration.
The Tensions Between Rap and Other Genres
Machine Gun Kelly has been walking a tightrope between different genres of music throughout his career, having started out in rap and later transitioning to punk rock and alternative music.
Despite his genre-bending transformation, MGK has managed to maintain his hip-hop street cred. He has continued to release music in the genre and has even collaborated with hip-hop icons.
“I’m a rapper, but I’m not afraid to explore other genres,” MGK said in an interview.
In recent months, MGK has been making headlines for his music and personal life. He recently dropped an unscheduled performance at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where he performed with Three 6 Mafia and drummer Travis Barker.
Personal Life Developments
Machine Gun Kelly has experienced significant personal life developments in recent months, including the birth of his second child with his former partner Megan Fox.
In March, Fox gave birth to their daughter on Thursday, March 27. The news sparked a mix of congratulations and well-wishes for the couple.
| Personal Development | Details |
|---|---|
| Became a father | MGK welcomed his second child with his former partner Megan Fox. |
| Performed at Coachella | MGK dropped an unscheduled performance at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. |
Despite the controversy surrounding the ‘White Rapper Mount Rushmore’ image, MGK remains committed to his music and his fans. He continues to create and release music, and his fans remain loyal and supportive. As the controversy surrounding the image continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how MGK responds and how the music industry reacts.
