Machine Gun Kelly’s career has been one of the wildest rides in hip-hop history. From his rise as an underground battle rapper to signing with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, MGK seemed destined for greatness. But one reckless tweet about Eminem’s daughter sparked years of blackballing — and ultimately led to one of the most brutal rap beefs ever.

His strict upbringing, the accusations surrounding his father, his infamous feud with Eminem, and his shocking pivot from rap to pop-punk all shaped one of the strangest career arcs in modern music. Did Eminem’s “Killshot” really end MGK’s rap career? Or did it push him into becoming a bigger star than ever before?

From “Rap Devil” to Tickets to My Downfall, Megan Fox to half-alien confessions, and even his complicated relationship with Diddy — this is the full story of Machine Gun Kelly’s transformation.