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July 30, 2019

Machine Gun Kelly on ‘Hotel Diablo,’ Finding Self-Acceptance, Movies and Eminem | Everyday Struggle

On Tuesday’s (July30) episode of #EverydayStuggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks are joined by artist and actor Machine Gun Kelly, who recently dropped his fourth studio LP ‘Hotel Diablo.’ MGK opens up about recording process of his latest project and how it’s his most honest body of work as of yet. The Ohio native also speaks on how he felt misunderstood the first years of his career and what it was like signed to Bad Boy during those times. Later in the episode, MGK touches on last year’s beef with Eminem and reveals his true feeling during the brief back and forth and whether or not he would be down to collab with Eminem on a track. MGK then shares with the EDS trio details about his upcoming movie with Pete Davidson and why it’s like to prepare for an acting role as opposed to a musical project. 

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Everyday Struggle
Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show where internet sensation DJ Akademiks and hip-hop veteran Wayno square off on the biggest topics in music and pop culture, moderated by journalist Nadeska Alexis. The hosts bring their fans an in-depth look into the biggest stories in the hip-hop community with commentary, exclusive content, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest shows in rap. Popular segments throughout the show include The Review, AK by the Numbers, Heat Check, Struggle Mail and more. Conversations and opinions are of the hosts and are not representative of Complex or their guests. Notable celebrities on the show have included 21 Savage, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Jeezy, SZA, Erykah Badu, Tory Lanez, and spawned viral moments with rappers like Lil Yachty, Soulja Boy and the Migos. The show launched in April 2017 and airs Monday through Thursday on Complex.