Rapper Machine Gun Kelly has responded to accusations that he acted inappropriately towards a fan at a club on Wednesday night. He’s defending himself against claims of ‘disgusting and poor behavior’ during the encounter.
Someone claimed they spotted the 35-year-old singer at Ric’s Bar + Backyard in Fortitude Valley and asked him for a picture to send to a friend.
Kelly reportedly denied taking any photos with the individual, who later posted on social media alleging that the rapper kept bothering her even after they spoke.
But during his concert in Brisbane on Thursday, the American performer told a different story, claiming the other person actually made things worse.
The saga began when the clubgoer shared their story online.
My friend really loves Machine Gun Kelly, but I don’t share his enthusiasm. Since he couldn’t be with me last night, I decided to be friendly and asked MGK for a picture to take back to him.
MGK responded by asking why he should take a picture if it wouldn’t make him happy. I told him that was perfectly okay and wished him a good night, she explained.
I was so caught up in being near him that I hadn’t even noticed the woman standing right beside us! I just started chatting with her, honestly, I was just trying to stay close. It was like, anything to be near him, even talking to someone else was fine, as long as I could still see him.
They said they told her, “That’s really strange and a bit rude!” and admitted they weren’t sure how people usually interact with celebrities.
They claimed he kept bothering and arguing with me about cameras and pictures, and then revealed his identity.
The photos weren’t what bothered me. I was upset by the lack of common courtesy, and I couldn’t grasp why someone would think fame entitled them to be so rude.
We’re at Ric’s Bar + Backyard in Brisbane on a Wednesday. It’s Ric’s – if you’ve been, you understand!
The person said they admitted to Kelly they weren’t familiar with him and weren’t actually a fan, explaining they were simply being nice to a friend.
They said he began arguing, and they simply told him that, as people, there was no excuse for his rudeness, suggesting it stemmed from his fame and inflated ego.
Should celebrities be expected to show kindness to fans in public, no matter their mood?
What’s your view?
He insisted his fame hadn’t influenced the situation, but I disagreed. I pointed out that if it hadn’t been a factor, he would have been nicer about saying no.
I told him I didn’t like his behavior and then told him to leave. He was consistently impolite to everyone he encountered at Ric’s.
They expressed sympathy for fans who were hoping for a positive experience.
We understand you might be in a bad mood, but please remember that this is a social venue. If you prefer to avoid interacting with fans, we kindly ask that you refrain from visiting, especially as we’re one of the few clubs open and currently very busy.
They stated they honored Kelly’s wish not to be photographed, but they were upset that the group returned specifically to start a fight, which they considered disrespectful and inappropriate.
I was really surprised to hear Kelly talk about this at his Brisbane show! He said what happened wasn’t quite how one fan described it, and shared his own version of events. It definitely made me see things from a different angle.
He explained that he respectfully refused a fan’s request for a photo, as the fan mentioned a friend would be at one of his concerts soon.
Kelly explained to someone on his tour that he didn’t have a show scheduled for next week, and that person reportedly responded with abusive language.
Kelly said someone asked if she could take a picture for a friend who was planning to attend the show next week, and she considered the request.
Okay, so I was trying to be cool, right? Just casually suggesting we chill, you know? Then it hit me – we actually don’t have a performance scheduled for next week! It was like the universe was telling me this was meant to be! I was so excited I could barely think straight.
‘She was like: “Well, I don’t f***ing like you anyway. I don’t even listen to you.”‘
Kelly concluded his story by seamlessly transitioning into his 2020 hit song, “F You, Goodbye,” featuring The Kid Laroi.
Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE what I was thinking the entire time she was talking! Seriously, one single thought just kept running through my head, and I have to tell someone… it was the only thing I could focus on, honestly.
I wanted to truly connect with her, to see everything she was feeling, when suddenly the song started with those bold, unexpected words: ‘F You, Goodbye.’
Kelly was Down Under for the Australian and New Zealand leg of his Lost Americana tour.
He performed for a packed audience at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Tuesday, and then played a show in Brisbane on Thursday.
His final stop will be in Auckland on Saturday.
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