Richard Colson Baker's Stereotypes

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“Don’t ever look down, be comfortable with who you are, our flaws are what make us perfect.” – Machine Gun Kelly
Many people think of rappers as being criminals, only talking about money, drugs, and sex. There are many stereotypes for rappers, but not all rappers are that way. Richard Colson Baker, born April 22, 1990, is better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly (MGK). MGK is a rapper, songwriter, and actor born in Houston, Texas but would rather be known from Cleveland, Ohio.
Before becoming a rapper, MGK, because of his missionary parents, has lived in many places growing up such as: Egypt, Germany, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, and Cleveland. He and his father later settled in Denver moving in with MGK’s aunt after his mother

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