Machine Gun Kelly defends himself from stalker on-stage: ‘Don’t make me do this’

Machine Gun Kelly was ready to throw hands when fan rushed the stage, but ultimately kept his composure.

On Tuesday, the 33-year-old musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, was being interviewed on stage by Kristin Stroller at the Forbes Under 30 Summit, in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

According to a video posted to an Instagram fan account, The Rap Devil lyricist was talking about 27 Club, a coffee shop he opened in his hometown in 2020, when the interviewer suddenly started sounding concerned.

Baker swiveled to see what was happening, and saw a man standing a few feet in front of him on stage.

The Emo Girl singer shot up with his hands balled into fists, ready to defend himself if needed.

“My man, get the f**k away from me,” he said calmly.

But the unidentified man was resolute, telling Baker, “Hey, I got you, man. [Unintelligible] help you out.”

“Yo, what are you doing? What are you doing?” Baker repeated. “This is a bad look. Don’t make me do this. Don’t make me-“ he warned.

At that point, security swooped in and hauled the man off-stage as Baker’s microphone was turned off momentarily.

“I’m sorry, I try to live the dichotomy more on this side than the other guy. I left that guy in the past. I’m really sorry,” the father-of-one addressed the audience, returning to his seat.

Though he apologised for his “primal reaction,” Stroller reassured Baker that he “handled that amazingly,” the crowd applauding in agreement.