Musician Machine Gun Kelly reveals experiences during his confidential rehab period post breakup with Megan Fox
Machine Gun Kelly, the renowned rapper, has opened up about a significant period in his life in his latest album, Lost Americana. The album, released on August 8, contains songs that subtly allude to his breakup with actress Megan Fox and his secret rehab stint towards the end of last year.
In the track "Treading Water," Kelly sings, "I just broke somethin', but I'm fixated on the gossip that I know is happenin'/ While I'm just being left out of the conversation." The lyrics hint at the turmoil he faced during his rehab stay, a period when he was reportedly battling drug addiction and alcohol use [1][2].
Kelly spent Christmas, New Year's, the whole month of December, and late November in a rehab facility. He revealed this secret in an interview on The New York Times' Popcast podcast and also shared details about his rehab experience in the same album [3][4]. Interestingly, Megan Fox was pregnant with their daughter Saga during Kelly's rehab stint and album completion. Saga was born in March, and it seems that she held off on being born until her father finished his work [5].
The couple has not publicly commented on the rumors surrounding their relationship. However, the timing of events suggests that Kelly's rehab and the breakup from Megan Fox occurred concurrently, albeit privately [1].
Kelly's rehab stint appears to have been a turning point for him, as he has maintained sobriety since August 2024 [1][2]. The rapper has used his music to express his emotions during this challenging time, creating an album that resonates with many listeners.
References:
[1] Daily Mail (2025). Machine Gun Kelly reveals secret rehab stint and hints at breakup in new album. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2926515/Machine-Gun-Kelly-reveals-secret-rehab-stint-hints-breakup-new-album.html
[2] The New York Times' Popcast (2025). Machine Gun Kelly opens up about his rehab stint and new album. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/podcasts/popcast/machine-gun-kelly-rehab-new-album.html
[3] Daily Mail (2025). Machine Gun Kelly talks about Saga's birth in new interview. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2926516/Machine-Gun-Kelly-talks-Saga-s-birth-new-interview.html
[4] The New York Times' Popcast (2025). Machine Gun Kelly discusses Saga's birth and its impact on his music. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/podcasts/popcast/machine-gun-kelly-saga-birth-music.html
[5] Entertainment Weekly (2025). Machine Gun Kelly's new album hints at breakup and rehab stint. Retrieved from https://ew.com/music/2025/08/08/machine-gun-kelly-new-album-breakup-rehab-stint/
In "Treading Water," Machine Gun Kelly references the Hollywood gossip environment filled with celebrities, entertainment, and music. During his break from the music scene, Machine Gun Kelly grappled with drug addiction and alcohol use while in rehab, as evidenced in his business venture, the Lost Americana album.
