Machine Gun Kelly opens up about a heartfelt conversation with his daughter that transformed his life and led him to sobriety.
- MGK’s daughter told him she could tell when he was high, breaking his heart.
- This conversation marked the beginning of MGK’s journey to quit drugs.
- In 2023, he quietly checked into rehab and celebrated a year of sobriety.
- MGK reflects on his sobriety, expressing happiness and newfound clarity.
Machine Gun Kelly recalls a life-changing conversation with his daughter on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast. She candidly told him, ‘Dad, you know I can tell when you’re high?’ This revelation hit him hard, as his daughter was only 11 or 12 at the time.
MGK admitted that, despite the heartbreak, it took him a while to overcome his addiction. He mentioned that drugs had a vice grip on him, fueled by a tough upbringing where he felt pressured to be someone else to meet his father’s expectations.
Determined to break this generational curse, MGK vowed to be the father he wished his dad had been. This conversation was the first step in his journey to sobriety.
In 2023, MGK checked himself into rehab without informing many people. He shared his journey on the Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast, revealing he had been sober for a year. ‘I’m completely sober from everything. I don’t drink anymore,’ he said.
MGK expressed joy about being sober and having clear, meaningful conversations with his daughter. He emphasized that his newfound clarity allowed him to be more present and centered as a parent.
The rapper also shared that his sobriety helped him manage anger and better understand its sources. He learned various techniques to control his emotions, making him ‘unstoppable.’
MGK reflected on his dependence on substances like alcohol, weed, hydrocodone, Percocet, and Vyvanse, which he used to abuse heavily. Sobriety has allowed him to show people who he truly is, rather than relying on his art to express himself.
Machine Gun Kelly’s daughter’s words sparked a life-changing journey to sobriety, making him a better father and person.
