Machine Gun Kelly bonds with daughter at 2025 Kids' Choice Awards after opening up on Megan Fox relationship
Machine Gun Kelly enjoyed a rare outing with his daughter Casie as they attended the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday.
The 35-year-old Bad Things rapper — who recently broke his silence on his relationship with Megan Fox — flashed a cheerful smile as he joined his eldest child on the star-studded orange carpet ahead of the main ceremony.
The music artist shares the 15-year-old with ex Emma Cannon. He is also father to a newborn baby girl named Saga Blade whom he welcomed with Fox in March.
MGK — whose real name is Colson Baker — donned a black corduroy jumpsuit as well as a pair of black boots.
The ensemble was partially unzipped around the collar and he completed the outfit by adding a silver-chained necklace.
Casie was also dressed for the occasion wearing a light purple minidress with ruched details and a strip of fabric flowed down towards the ground on the left side.
She slipped into a pair of silver strappy heels and allowed her dark locks to cascade down in light waves past her shoulders.
MGK and Casie last walked the red carpet together four years ago while at the American Music Awards in 2021.
Kelly later had an outfit change as he took to the stage to perform for the live audience inside the venue at Barker Hangar.
He sported a long-sleeved white top as well as a printed black shirt and loose-fitting denim jeans.
At the end of his performance, the rapper was covered with green smile and tossed his arms into the air seconds afterwards.
MGK later strutted back onto the orange carpet to pose for photos while covered in the neon green slime.
In one image, the star placed his hands on top of his head with a shocked expression while his daughter Casie was seen in a fit of laughter.
His appearance at the awards show comes shortly after he broke his silence on his relationship with ex-fiancée Megan Fox following their split late last year in November.
MGK and Casie last walked the red carpet together four years ago while at the American Music Awards in 2021 (seen above)
Kelly later had an outfit change as he took to the stage to perform for the live audience inside the venue at Barker Hangar
While stopping by the Today show this week on Friday, Kelly gushed that, 'Megan is a great mom.'
The name of their baby girl — Saga Blade Fox-Baker — was recently revealed and the rapper added, 'She's killing it. I'm so excited.'
He opened up about the special meaning behind their child's moniker and explained it was in reference to his and Megan's journey to having a baby.
The Transformers actress previously had a miscarriage and he said of Saga's name: 'Coming back again, disappearing, coming back again. She is an epic story. And that's what Saga means.
'I'm also of Norwegian heritage so that's the Nordic goddess of storytelling,' MGK continued. 'I think she has a storytelling future ahead of her.'
A few months earlier in March, the actress welcomed her fourth child - and first - with Machine Gun Kelly.
At the time, MGK jumped to social media to announce that the little one had been born and wrote, 'She's finally here!! our little celestial seed 3/27/25.'
The music artist also included a black and white video of the infant's tiny hand wrapping around one of his fingers.
The pair have since been navigating co-parenting the newborn after Megan officially split from the Bad Things rapper late last year in November after reportedly discovering he was talking to other women behind her back.
Last month in May, Fox revealed that her baby with Kelly had been unplanned as she took to her Instagram stories.
She uploaded a video of herself at six weeks pregnant and penned to her followers, '38 years old six weeks pregnant (unplanned but a happy surprise).'
Megan continued, 'Please stop listening to the patriarchy. Women are eternal light beings. We do not have an expiration date. Don't let them rob you of your power.'
Along with her new baby girl, the actress is also mom to Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, eight, whom she shares with ex-husband Brian Austin Green.
MGK has since given other small glimpses of Saga on his Instagram page, such as a snap of him holding the little one which was taken through the reflection of a vehicle.
One of the big winners at the Kids' Choice Awards was Rihanna, who was honored with the Icon Award.
Even though she didn't attend in person, she delivered an acceptance speech via video.
The Barbie World hitmaker wore a cream-colored fitted dress with corset-styled details which was held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders
Other celebrities at the Kids' Choice Awards included Ice Spice, who walked the orange carpet earlier in the evening.
The Barbie World hitmaker wore a cream-colored fitted dress with corset-styled details which was held up with thin straps that wrapped around her shoulders.
The star slipped into a pair of open-toed, black pumps and added a necklace that had a large, cross-shaped pendant on the front.
Ice Spice turned away from the cameras to also show off the corset details on the back of the stylish ensemble.
The performer held a big smile on her face as she paused for a brief photo session ahead of the awards show.
The singer later had an outfit change once inside the venue and donned a vibrant yellow minidress along with flashy silver jewelry.
Tyla hosted the event on Saturday but took time to show off her first look of the night on the orange carpet.
She flaunted her toned figure wearing a cropped, white tank top as well as mini denim shorts that had patterned material flow down towards the ground.
Tyla hosted the event on Saturday - but took time to show off her first look of the night on the orange carpet
The beauty completed the look with gold-tasseled heels before she stepped out onto the stage to begin her hosting duties
The On And On songstress later changed into a brown tank top as well as low-waisted cargo pants.
The beauty completed the look with gold-tasseled heels before she stepped out onto the stage to begin her hosting duties.
Another eye-catching outfit she opted for was a strapless dress with yellow and orange hues. A gold sequin bow embellishment was embroidered at the top.
She flashed a smile towards the crowd while a dark orange cap was placed over her long, dark locks.
Auli'i Cravalho showed off her chic style wearing a short-sleeved, cropped shirt with red heart patterns as well as a matching midi skirt.
The Moana voice actress also opted for a pair of open-toed, white heels and her shorter dark locks were styled into light waves.
She later won the award for Favorite Female Animated Voice From a Movie for Moana 2.
The star jumped to the stage to accept the honor and talked to the audience while holding her orange blimp award.
Victoria Monét turned heads in a sleeveless gown that was made of sparkling, tasseled beaded details for a unique flare
Victoria Monét turned heads in a sleeveless gown that was made of sparkling, tasseled beaded details for a unique flare.
The front portion of the dress had a small cutout and also appeared to depict the wings of a butterfly.
At one point, the singer-songwriter turned away from the camera to showcase the backless portion of the look.
Victoria was accompanied by her daughter Hazel during the festivities and the pair posed for sweet snaps together.
Jack Black was also in attendance and opted for a tie-dye outfit as he accepted the King Of Comedy honor.
But after speaking on the stage, the actor was splashed with the iconic neon green slime.
He later walked the orange carpet with his award and struck a fun pose while still covered in the slime.
Benny Blanco won the award for Favorite Viral Song for the track Bluest Flame during the festivities.
Terry Crews shared his excitement as he accepted the award for Favorite Reality TV Show for America's Got Talent
Beforehand, he was seen on the orange carpet wearing a long-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of white trousers and black sneaker
Skateboarder Tony Hawk was also spotted at the event and kept it casual in a pair of black jeans as well as a dark blue button up
He had the chance to show off some of his skills amid the awards show
The star accepted the award while sporting a pair of white printed pants as well as a short-sleeved shirt.
Terry Crews shared his excitement as he accepted the award for Favorite Reality TV Show for America's Got Talent.
Beforehand, he was seen on the orange carpet wearing a long-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of white trousers and black sneakers.
Skateboarder Tony Hawk was also spotted at the event and kept it casual in a pair of black jeans as well as a dark blue button up.
He had the chance to show off some of his skills amid the awards show.
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