Machine Gun Kelly's father witnessed a tragic incident in his own childhood that had a profound impact on his life and subsequently on his son, the rapper Machine Gun Kelly. At the age of 9, Machine Gun Kelly's father was involved in a harrowing event where his own father died from an accidentally-inflicted gunshot wound. The rapper's father and grandmother were then tried for the alleged murder but were ultimately acquitted.
Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, shared that growing up, he struggled to understand his father's behavior, particularly his sensitivity to loud noises. It wasn't until later in life that he realized the deep trauma his father had experienced as a child being on trial for the murder of his own father.
Despite the challenges he faced, Machine Gun Kelly's father raised him after his mother left the family. Tragically, his father passed away in 2020, leading the rapper to express his deep grief on social media.
In a documentary released in 2022, Machine Gun Kelly opened up about his father's traumatic past, revealing the heartbreaking details of how his father witnessed his own father's death at a young age. This unresolved trauma from his father's childhood had a lasting impact on Machine Gun Kelly as he grew up.
The rapper reflected on the complexities of their relationship, acknowledging the struggles his father faced and the generational impact of trauma. He emphasized the importance of understanding the challenges his father had overcome and the need for compassion and empathy in dealing with intergenerational trauma.
