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MGK Opens Up About Feeling "Broken" and How It Fuels His Music
5 Oct
Summary
- MGK considers himself "a beacon or a representative of the broken"
- He fears losing his creative edge as he heals and puts the pieces back together
- MGK used journaling during rehab to process his feelings and "manifest" his goals
In a recent conversation at the Grammy Museum, musician MGK (formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly) has opened up about feeling "broken" and how it has shaped his connection with fans and his songwriting process. The 35-year-old singer, who has been vocal about his mental health challenges and suicidal ideation, considers himself "a beacon or a representative of the broken."
MGK explained that he finds his fan base relates more to the "realness" and "vulnerability" of someone who has risen from the ashes like a phoenix. However, as he has been doing the work to put the pieces back together, he has become fearful of losing his creative edge. "Sometimes I get a little too scared when the pieces come back together -- like, 'Oh, but how can I ever write about being broken if I'm always fixed?'" he said.
To process these feelings, MGK turned to journaling during his time in rehab last Christmas. He wrote extensively in a red notebook, pouring out his emotions during the quiet hours when the lights were off. MGK also shared that he uses writing to "manifest" things, including a Grammy nomination, which he has been waiting for the "right year" to come to fruition.
