Machine Gun Kelly's wide-ranging show at Allstate Arena was a dizzying display of his many musical personas, making it difficult to pinpoint what kind of artist he is in 2025. As part of his Lost Americana Tour, the musician ran through a hodgepodge of material, including his new moody "vampire phase" album "Lost Americana", his pop-punk debut "Tickets to My Downfall", and hip-hop past tracks like "Maybe"/"Wild Boy"/"El Diablo".
The concert started with an extravagant entrance, as Kelly descended from a giant Statue of Liberty via her mouth, accompanied by a red and white electric guitar that spit out shooting sparks on "Papercuts". The show also featured video interludes poking fun at the criticism Kelly has faced in the past, including being labeled a faux influencer. However, he played it off with self-deprecation.
One of the standout moments came when Halsey joined Kelly on stage for a live version of their "Tickets to My Downfall" duet "Forget Me Not". Her presence added an emotional depth to the performance, and she stuck around for a song that originally featured Camila Cabello. In between these musical moments, Kelly sat down with his audience, welcoming them onto the stage as part of his "Bloody Valentine" and acknowledging handmade posters from fans.
Throughout the show, Kelly displayed impressive range, delivering lyrics from hip-hop tracks like new track "Who I Was", a collaboration recorded with rapper NF. He also teased a possible rap album coming next year, showcasing an artistically rewarding moment in his performance.
The setlist featured a mix of old and new material, including tracks from his pop-punk debut "Tickets to My Downfall" and his latest foray into pop territory on "Cliché", as well as country hanger-on song "Lonely Road". A cover of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" was performed with opening act Julia Wolf, adding gravitas to the heartfelt serenade.
The concert started with an extravagant entrance, as Kelly descended from a giant Statue of Liberty via her mouth, accompanied by a red and white electric guitar that spit out shooting sparks on "Papercuts". The show also featured video interludes poking fun at the criticism Kelly has faced in the past, including being labeled a faux influencer. However, he played it off with self-deprecation.
One of the standout moments came when Halsey joined Kelly on stage for a live version of their "Tickets to My Downfall" duet "Forget Me Not". Her presence added an emotional depth to the performance, and she stuck around for a song that originally featured Camila Cabello. In between these musical moments, Kelly sat down with his audience, welcoming them onto the stage as part of his "Bloody Valentine" and acknowledging handmade posters from fans.
Throughout the show, Kelly displayed impressive range, delivering lyrics from hip-hop tracks like new track "Who I Was", a collaboration recorded with rapper NF. He also teased a possible rap album coming next year, showcasing an artistically rewarding moment in his performance.
The setlist featured a mix of old and new material, including tracks from his pop-punk debut "Tickets to My Downfall" and his latest foray into pop territory on "Cliché", as well as country hanger-on song "Lonely Road". A cover of Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" was performed with opening act Julia Wolf, adding gravitas to the heartfelt serenade.
! Like, the dude has so many different personas and it's hard to keep up 
. But you know what? I kinda love how he just owns it all and doesn't apologize for being a genre-bender. The crowd was totally vibing with him and it felt like this massive party 
! And that moment when Halsey joined him on stage? Iconic 
! I'm not surprised he's getting so much attention, his music is just infectious. Can't wait to see what he does next, especially that rumored rap album 
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their chemistry on stage was undeniable. it's clear he's pushing boundaries and having fun with it, and I am HERE FOR IT 
. And can we talk about how humble he is? He pokes fun at himself and his past criticism, it's so refreshing 
. But what really got me was when Halsey joined him on stage for that epic duet 
! The crowd went wild and it felt like they were all vibing together 
. I'm not even a huge fan of pop-punk, but MGK made it work 
. He's def one of the most talented performers out there right now 
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– it's clear he's all about building that bond with his community. And can we talk about how epic the setlist was? 
The only thing that would've made it perfect is if there were some surprises, maybe a few more collaborations or deep cuts 
The guy's got so much talent and energy on stage - it's like he's trying to prove to himself that he can do anything! 
I'm not even kidding, I think this guy's got the potential to take over the music scene next year - and that new rap album he teased? FLY 
Can't wait for it!
, but then he breaks out into "Tickets to My Downfall" and suddenly it's pop-punk nostalgia for me 
and had everyone on their feet... that's gotta count for something 
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Machine Gun Kelly's show at Allstate Arena was a total mess 
. The only good part was Halsey joining him for that one duet, but even that felt like an afterthought 
. And I'm loving the fact that MGK is embracing himself and poking fun at the haters - it's so refreshing 
. Next year can't come soon enough for a new rap album from him! 
I loved how he didn't take himself too seriously, poking fun at the haters and just having a blast on stage 
'Forget Me Not' is already one of my fave songs of 2025!