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Colson Kelly (aka Machine Gun Kelly), is a rap artist with a distinct style. Baker was originally born in Houston Texas, U.S. on April 22nd 1990 to parents who were of English Scottish German descent. His parents were missionaries, and during his initial years he traveled a lot together. James Colson Baker suffered from depression and was unemployed while Sonia Alane abandoned them at the age of nine. Baker was moved to Denver with his dad and stayed there for some time. Baker was bullied by fellow children because of his lack of wealth. The first time he heard Rap was in the sixth class. Colson Kelly was born as Machine Gun Kelly on April 22, 1989 in Texas. The rapper is most well-known for his hip hop infused with rock and contemporary alternative. Baker made four mixtapes in the period before signing to Bad Boy Records between 2007-2010. In the wake of delivering his lyrics faster than bullet trains the Cleveland artist saw an explosive increase in fame and recognition in the year 2011. His career changed from self-released tapes to signing with labels. The fame of this Cleveland rapper soared after the release of his first mixtape in late 2011.