Machine Gun Kelly Opens Up About Megan Fox Split and Rehab in “Treading Water” Track
Kai Montgomery here, and oh, great, another celebrity confession to dissect. Let me roll my eyes so hard they might get stuck—but I suppose someone has to break it down for you.
In a raw and unfiltered reveal on his latest album Lost Americana, Machine Gun Kelly uses the song “Treading Water” to offer listeners a front-row seat to his messy separation from Megan Fox and a covert rehab stint. According to TMZ, he delivers lines like, “This’ll be the last time you hear me say sorry, That’ll be the last tear you waste on me crying, I broke this home,” all without naming his ex, but we all know who he is talking about.
The track’s chorus continues with a poetic stab at his own downfall: “The beast killed the beauty; the last petal fell from the rose,” a metaphor so on-the-nose you could trip over it. Still, sources like Billboard confirm the song premiered with the rest of the album on August 1, and it is already making waves. It seems MGK is laying bare every bad decision, including that December Christmas he admits spending alone in “Room Three” at rehab. TMZ’s insiders claim the pop-punk star checked into treatment right after a family fallout last Thanksgiving, triggered by Megan Fox discovering “upsetting material” on his phone.
The rapper-singer also drops a line aimed at fatherhood: “I’ll change for our daughter, so she’s not alone.” Their daughter Saga Blade Fox-Baker arrived in March, marking Fox’s fourth child, but the first with MGK. According to People Magazine, co-parenting appears to be smoothing over former tensions, even if the breakup drama still echoes through his lyrics. His musical confession doubles as an apology and a promise, all wrapped in distorted guitar riffs and pop-punk drums.
While MGK refrains from mentioning Megan’s name, context makes it crystal clear. His verse about packing a bag, leaving the house he once shared, then hitting rock bottom in rehab feels like a raw diary entry set to a catchy hook. It is a confession, a mea culpa, and a promotional tool all at once. Billboard’s reporting on the album’s chart debut shows fans are tuning in to hear more than just the drums—they want the drama.
This song is a stark reminder that behind the glam and sold-out tours lies a guy who admits he messed up. Fans will no doubt stream “Treading Water” on repeat to catch every self-reflection, every regretful apology, and every vow to be a better co-parent. Is this a genuine step toward healing, or just another headline-grabbing stunt? Time will tell.
And there you have it—another star-studded saga wrapped in power chords and lyrical confession. Stay tuned for what happens next with this Hollywood soap opera.
Well, did anyone expect anything less?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Billboard, People Magazine
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