Is Machine Gun Kelly A-List?
NoB
No — Machine Gun Kelly is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2010D$0.1M
Early mixtapes and recognition
Machine Gun Kelly releases mixtapes and gains recognition in the rap scene.
2012C▲$1M+$0.9M
Major label debut
MGK signs with a major label, launching his mainstream career.
2018B▲$5M+$4M
Continues music releases
MGK releases several more albums.
2019B$8M+$3M
Feud with Eminem
MGK has a feud with Eminem which makes him well known.
2020B$15M+$7M
Music and acting career
MGK continues to have a successful music career as well as an acting career.
2026B$25M+$10M
Solid music/acting career
Machine Gun Kelly maintains a solid career in both music and acting. He remains a relevant cultural figure.
Last updated: February 23, 2026