MGK hit back at a music critic who gave a not-so-glowing feedback on his latest track, 'Your Name Forever,' accusing the reviews of spreading a 'random hate narrative' about him.
- Mar 20, 2025
AceShowbiz - Machine Gun Kelly was embroiled in controversy after music critic Jesea Lee reviewed his newest release, "Your Name Forever." The song, a collaboration with notable rock artists from Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, and Mod Sun, was a tribute to the late snowboarder Luke "The Dingo" Trembath, who passed away at 38.
In his review, Lee drew comparisons between Baker's song and the iconic sounds of Linkin Park. While the review was not entirely critical, it ended with a statement that MGK found particularly aggravating. "There's people that are gonna hate this just because it's MGK," Lee wrote while urging rock fans to give the track a fair listen before forming an opinion.
Baker, visibly upset by the concluding remark, responded publicly. He criticized Lee for inserting what he perceived as a negative comment on a song that held deep personal significance.
"This song is for one of my best friends who just passed away," Baker lamented. Calling Lee's remark a "random hate narrative," he expressed his frustration, asking the critic to refrain from making such comments about his work, especially when it involved a heartbreaking loss.
Baker shared his response on his Instagram Story, which led to an onslaught of hostile messages and threats aimed at Lee from MGK's extensive fanbase.
The following day, Lee posted a follow-up video addressing the backlash. "Now his millions of fans are coming for me," he revealed, describing the threats as excessive. Lee clarified that his intent was not to spread negativity but to encourage rock and metal fans to keep an open mind about MGK's music.
"I felt like I was addressing a narrative that's already there," Lee explained, referring to the preconceived notions held by some rock fans about MGK. He urged these fans to listen to the song without bias.
"MGK, I'm sorry you lost a friend and somebody you care about. That's something I would never joke about," Lee concluded.
As of now, Baker has not responded to Lee's apology or his follow-up comments. The incident underscores the often fragile relationship between artists and critics in the age of social media, where a single review can quickly escalate into a public feud.
