Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about a surreal moment in his music career — the legendary Bob Dylan not only remembers him but also agreed to narrate the trailer for his upcoming album, Lost Americana.
A Rock Legend Meets a Modern Rebel
The 35-year-old artist, known for blending rap, punk, and rock, made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he shared the unexpected story of how one of music’s most iconic voices became part of his latest project.
“To be honest, I don’t want to mess up my friendship,” MGK said with a smile, clearly still stunned by the collaboration. “I have no idea how he even knows who I am to this day. And I’m pretty sure that if I say the wrong thing, I’ll mess it all up, so I’ll just shut up and accept whatever Bob Dylan throws my way.”
The trailer for Lost Americana features Bob Dylan’s narration, lending an air of poetic gravitas to MGK’s most personal work yet.
It All Started With a Video From 10 Years Ago
Machine Gun Kelly, real name Colson Baker, revealed that Dylan’s attention stemmed from a simple video of him freestyling at a music store in Orlando, Florida a decade ago. That clip, shared on social media at the time, apparently left an impression on the Like a Rolling Stone legend.
“The collaboration happened all because of a video of me rapping in a music store 10 years ago,” MGK explained, marveling at the unexpected path his career has taken.
Dylan himself acknowledged the connection in a recent post, where he shared footage of MGK performing at Park Ave CDs — a nod to that early moment that helped shape this new artistic chapter.
A New Era With Lost Americana
Set to drop on August 8, Lost Americana marks a shift in MGK’s musical journey. After exploring pop-punk on previous albums like Tickets to My Downfall, this upcoming project hints at a more reflective, perhaps roots-inspired sound — one that even Bob Dylan felt compelled to support.
With Dylan’s voice featured in the trailer and MGK stepping into new creative territory, Lost Americana is shaping up to be a defining moment in his evolution as an artist.
