Machine Gun Kelly debuts dramatic new look 1 month after Megan Fox split

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Breakups have a way of inspiring major transformations. Just ask Pete Davidson, who opted for frosted tips after Ariana Grande, or Miley Cyrus, who turned heartbreak into a cultural reset with “Wrecking Ball.”

Now, Machine Gun Kelly (better known as “MGK”) is the latest to switch things up — one month after his split from ex-fiancée Megan Fox, he’s sporting a dramatic new look.

On Tuesday, January 28, the 34-year-old Ohio-bred artist shared a pair of shirtless selfies on Instagram, rocking a noticeably different appearance. Instead of his signature short, bleached hair, MGK (whose real name is Colson Baker) sported longer, dirty blond locks tied back in a bun — plus a new beard. His tattoos were fully on display as he posed in low-rise pants and silver jewelry.

“How can ‘sources say’ when the sources haven’t said anything,” the “Wild Boy” rapper captioned the post.

Shortly after the pictures hit the internet, it didn’t take long for fans to enter the chat.

“It’s giving Viking in the very best way,” one person wrote.

“MGK growing a beard was definitely NOT on my 2025 bingo card,” another said.

“He also added tattoos on his stomach wowww I love it,” chimed in a third.

“The beard is a whole mood and I love ittttt🖤,” someone else gushed.

“Everyone’s talking about the beard and I get it🔥 But his eyes…. We LOVE YOU Colson, life’s hard but remember we’re here to keep you up in your hard times too, the way your music has done for your fans for so many years🖤❤️‍🩹,” added another.

While MGK didn’t mention Fox, 38, directly, the post came shortly after TMZ sources claimed the former couple is “not on good terms” and “things are so bad they aren’t even speaking to each other” as they prepare to welcome their first child together in March. The insiders added that the Transformers actress “seems to be done” with her ex, noting, “Everyone in her orbit is happy about it … they feel like she finally came to her senses by shutting him out of her life.”

However, another insider told Page Six just last month that Fox has “every intention” of co-parenting amicably with her former beau.

The pair first met in Puerto Rico on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass in 2020 and got engaged two years later. Their relationship was notoriously turbulent, with multiple breakups and reconciliations over the years.

Alongside the baby she’s expecting with MGK, the Jennifer’s Body star is also mom to sons Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, 8, from her previous marriage to Brian Austin Green. MGK shares a 15-year-old daughter, Casie, with his ex-girlfriend, Emma Cannon.