Machine Gun Kelly Says He’s ‘Banned’ From TSA PreCheck

Machine Gun Kelly revealed he’s unable to use TSA PreCheck or any expedited airport programs, and the reason goes back to a past drug charge. The Machine Gun Kelly Says He’s ‘Banned’ From TSA PreCheck first appeared on The Blast

Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about a travel headache that’s still following him years later. The 36-year-old artist revealed he’s unable to use TSA PreCheck or any expedited airport programs, and the reason goes back to a past drug charge.

Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Drug Charge Left Him Without TSA PreCheck For Years

Speaking on the “Take Flight” podcast, MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, explained that a prior incident had kept him from accessing faster airport security options.

“I got caught with cocaine on the way back from New Zealand last time I was out here. Traveling was difficult because I have a level one narcotics possession or whatever,” he said. “I still don’t get [TSA] PreCheck or Global Entry or any of that fast stuff in the airport. I’m still stuck in lines like normal.”

He added that the situation even delayed his return to Australia, noting it took eight years before he was able to travel back.

MGK Opens Up About Sobriety Journey

The revelation comes as MGK continues to speak candidly about his sobriety journey. In August 2024, he shared that he had been sober for nearly a year, explaining that stepping back and taking a broader look at his life helped him make the change.

“I had to zoom out and take a look at myself from a holistic perspective,” he said in a previous interview. “I was born on the 22nd. Twenty-two is a master number. What am I here to master? I had to ask myself that question.”

That same period of reflection has also made its way into his music, with MGK channeling his sobriety journey and personal struggles into his latest album.

Machine Gun Kelly Gets Raw About Rehab And Megan Fox Drama On ‘Lost Americana’

Machine Gun Kelly is letting the music do most of the talking, but he’s also peeling back the curtain on some of his most personal moments. With the release of his latest album, “Lost Americana,” MGK addressed the inspiration behind several tracks. One of the most revealing songs, “Treading Water,” reflects on his time in rehab in late 2024.

“I wrote this in Room Three, spending Christmas in rehabilitation/I got no phone, just a cell that I’m trapped in while my home’s vacant,” he sings on the bridge. Elsewhere on the album, MGK appears to touch on his complicated relationship with Megan Fox, hinting at emotional fallout in lyrics about regret and broken trust.

Though he noted that the music “speaks better than how I would be able to articulate it,” he did offer some clarity on his personal life, revealing he spent the holidays in rehab before returning to intense public scrutiny.

“Here’s the real truth,” he said. “I spent Christmas and New Years, the whole month of December and late November, in a rehab facility. I came out, the world was very loud about me and my personal business. Ironically, neither me or Megan have said anything. Still, to this day, there could have been zero drama, and you would never know, ’cause none of us have said one thing. It’s all claims and things that have happened out of our control.”

MGK Shifts Focus To Fatherhood, Praises Megan Fox As ‘The One’ Doing The Work

Outside of music, MGK has been focused on fatherhood, often sharing glimpses into life with his children. He shares one-year-old daughter Saga with ex Megan Fox, and is also dad to 16-year-old daughter Casie from a previous relationship.

While celebrating his birthday recently, MGK posted a video reading to his youngest daughter, making it clear his priorities have shifted. “Usually I throw a big birthday party today, but this all I want,” he said.

He has also praised Fox for her role as a mother, previously crediting her for doing the heavy lifting when it comes to parenting. “I want to detract all of the congrats to me and just move it to Megan because she really does all the work,” he continued.

“Someone the other day was like, ‘You’re such a good dad!’ just because I was holding the baby,” the artist said. “And [Megan] was fuming, like, ‘No, no, no, no.’ She’s the one. I just play the guitar and pray that the baby is happy.”

Tensions Resurface Between Machine Gun Kelly And Megan Fox Amid Co-Parenting Struggles

Despite recent moments of unity, new reports suggest things may not be smooth behind the scenes for Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox. According to an insider, the pair has hit another rough patch in their co-parenting dynamic, with ongoing disagreements causing friction.

“They were on a good path, and things have blown up again,” an insider said. “They have been having so many disagreements and explosive fights. Their communication with each other has been terrible.”

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