Happy birthday! Machine Gun Kelly turns 35 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on April 22, 2025

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 35 on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025.

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Machine Gun Kelly is celebrating his 35th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed rappers of his generation.

Popular rapper Machine Gun Kelly (Bad Things, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 35th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Machine Gun Kelly, a cultural icon

Born Richard Colson Baker in Houston on April 22, 1990, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Machine Gun Kelly's not just a great rapper, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Machine Gun Kelly hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Machine Gun Kelly as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 35.

Happy Birthday, Machine Gun Kelly, you're the best!