Machine Gun Kelly Shares His Dad Stood Trial for His Father’s Murder

Machine Gun Kelly Shares His Dad Stood Trial for His Father's Murder

As an ardent follower and empathizer, I find myself deeply moved by Machine Gun Kelly‘s journey and his courage to confront and share his generational trauma. His life experience is a poignant testament to the ripple effects of tragedy that can span generations, echoing in ways we may not even realize.


Machine Gun Kelly is getting honest about generational trauma.

34-year-old Colson Baker (also known as MGK) recently shared insights about how his father, at just 9 years old, was involved in a trial for the death of his father and husband alongside his mother. He talked about how these events not only impacted his dad but also resonated throughout his own childhood, leaving lasting effects.

In a conversation on the August 5th episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast, MGK shared his account of an incident. He said that as a child, he was told that when their father accidentally dropped a gun, it caused a severe injury to his head, almost like it exploded. This event transpired in the same room with his father at the age of 9. Later, both his father and grandmother stood trial for the crime but were ultimately found not guilty.

However, it’s only as the musician aged that he came to comprehend how those distressing experiences had shaped his father.

MGK recollected, “As a child, I’d often get furious with him due to his overly frightened reactions to scary situations or loud noises. He’d react so intensely, it seemed extreme. I’d think to myself, ‘You’re meant to be a grown man, why are you behaving like this?’ This behavior made me resent him deeply. Yet, when you pause and reflect, it’s hard not to think about a nine-year-old boy standing trial for the murder of his father.”

Machine Gun Kelly Shares His Dad Stood Trial for His Father's Murder

The Grammy nominee has also realized, with time, how these events affected his own life.

He observed that his father’s experiences during his childhood significantly influenced his own life. He believes he has modeled himself as someone strong enough to withstand the challenges associated with fame, criticism, and hostility. This resilience, he explained, stems from his past struggles, as he channeled those traumas into becoming what he aspired his father to be – tough, unyielding, and capable of overcoming adversity by brushing off any obstacles that come his way.

“To put it bluntly, I’ve realized my actions weren’t sustainable in the long run. Now, I’m taking steps to change and rejuvenate myself. Frankly, I just can’t muster the strength anymore to maintain the persona I once was.”

Machine Gun Kelly Shares His Dad Stood Trial for His Father's Murder

As a lifestyle expert, I’m sharing an insightful moment from the life of the artist known as Machine Gun Kelly. In his recent documentary titled “Life in Pink,” he candidly discussed his family’s challenging past with his daughter, Casie Baker, who is now 15 years old. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen him delve into these personal matters, but it’s always significant to witness artists sharing their stories and connecting with their loved ones in such a meaningful way.

In a poignant reflection, reminiscent of a lifestyle guide sharing personal insights, one might say: “Amazingly, at just nine years old, they brought my father to court, an account shared in the documentary, as reported by People magazine, while I was reading about those events from 1968. You see, the burdens of unresolved experiences never left him; as I matured, those wounds resurfaced in my own life.”

Through their conversation, it became apparent that Casie’s viewpoint regarding her father underwent a change. She observed, “It seems evident now why my dad was battling depression; the melancholy, unfortunately, appears to have been inherited by him from previous generations.”

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2024-08-14 17:17