Kyle Sandilands, the Australian radio personality, has taken a humorous jab at American rapper Machine Gun Kelly, who recently decided to change his stage name to simply ‘Machine.’ The 33-year-old musician, whose real name is Colson Baker, made this decision in response to fan pressure, as they believed his previous stage name glorified machine guns.
During a recent episode of the ‘Kyle and Jackie O Show,’ Sandilands didn’t hold back in expressing his amusement at MGK’s name change. He quipped, “That’ll fix everything, Machine Gun Kelly changes his name and the weapons problems in America will all dissolve… what an idiot!”
Sandilands, known for his candid and often controversial remarks, couldn’t resist poking fun at MGK’s decision. He continued, “You look at the guy and he’s not a machine… you are not a machine bro,” alluding to the rapper’s lean physique and peroxide-blond hair.
In jest, Sandilands even suggested that MGK should have simply gone with the name ‘Kelly,’ to which his co-host, Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, disagreed, deeming the suggestion as “lame.” Sandilands retorted, defending his stance, “What’s lame is to be called Machine, that’s ridiculous.”
The Australian radio host didn’t stop at humor; he continued to rib the ‘My Ex’s Best Friend’ singer by remarking that he seemed like someone who would “bruise easily” and recommended he consume more meat burgers to up his iron intake.
While MGK has not officially made the name change, it was reported that he requested photographers to refer to him as ‘Machine’ during a red carpet appearance in Los Angeles.
This light-hearted banter comes in the wake of Sandilands and Henderson’s historic new radio deal, which was confirmed earlier in the week. The deal, worth a staggering $200 million over ten years, solidifies their position on the airwaves until 2034.
However, this significant agreement also comes with consequences for their KIIS FM colleagues in Melbourne, Jase Hawkins and Lauren Phillips, who are set to lose their jobs as a result. Their Melbourne breakfast show will be concluding in December, marking the end of an era for the popular duo.
This announcement has not been without emotion, as Lauren Phillips tearfully shared her reluctance to bid farewell to Melbourne, where the show had garnered a significant following and achieved success in the competitive radio market.
In summary, Kyle Sandilands, renowned for his irreverent humor and unfiltered commentary, couldn’t resist poking fun at Machine Gun Kelly’s decision to change his stage name to ‘Machine.’ Sandilands’ quips on MGK’s physique and name change added a dose of humor to the radio show. The banter unfolded following Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s record-breaking radio deal, which brought about changes in their radio lineup, including the departure of their colleagues in Melbourne.