Machine Gun Kelly shows off new ear tattoos at Clive Davis Grammys party

Machine Gun Kelly stepped onto the red carpet with fresh ink and a familiar edge. The musician arrived at Clive Davis’ 2026 Grammy Awards pre-party in Los Angeles on January 31, drawing attention for new ear tattoos that added to his already extensive body art. The appearance quickly sparked conversation, placing his evolving look front and center during one of music’s most closely watched weekends.

Machine Gun Kelly's ear tattoos debut at the Grammys party

The sighting took place at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy Awards party, a high-profile event that regularly sets the tone for Grammy weekend. Coverage from E! News highlighted the moment, noting that Machine Gun Kelly arrived solo on the red carpet. The artist, whose real name is Colson Baker, wore a black button-up shirt and black trousers. He finished the look with a chrome-studded belt, a harness, and an iced-out razor blade chain necklace.




The most talked about detail, however, was the ink. MGK showed off multiple new ear tattoos, adding to a look that already includes blacked-out sleeves. Inside the party, he revealed more of his tattoos during a performance, which featured a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with the song “I Don’t Wanna Stop.”

MGK attended the event without his former fiancée, Megan Fox. The pair split in December 2024, months before welcoming their daughter Saga Blade Fox-Baker in March. At the time of the party, their daughter was 10 months old.

Machine Gun Kelly shares life as a dad of two

Since the split, the “Forget Me Too” singer has spoken openly about fatherhood. He has been spending time on tour while balancing life with his daughters. MGK also shares a 16-year-old daughter, Casie Baker, with his ex Emma Cannon.

During a recap video from his Last Americana tour, he included a clip of Casie helping her younger sister crawl onto a bed for tummy time. “I’m sad to go home,” MGK said in the video’s voiceover, “but am I though, because here’s my youngins. Let’s go!”

The Grammy nominee has also talked about the advice that shaped his parenting. On The Pete Davidson Show on Jan. 30, he referenced a book by The Conscious Parent. “Let go of control and just be your child’s biggest cheerleader,” he said, quoting the idea that resonated with him.

“They’re on a sailboat. They’re the captain of their own ship,” MGK added. “I can try and play God with the ship’s course, but the waves and the wind are gonna take the ship where it’s gonna take the ship, no matter what.”

Tall and heavily tattooed, Machine Gun Kelly, born Colson Baker in Houston, Texas, has built a career that moves fast across lanes. Machine Gun Kelly has blended rap, rock, and pop-punk through releases such as 'Lace Up' and 'Tickets to My Downfall', while also taking on-screen roles in 'The Dirt' and 'Bird Box'. Machine Gun Kelly has extended his reach into fashion as well, including a runway turn for Dolce & Gabbana and recognition as a style icon, underscoring how his image has become part of the story, not just the music.


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