Machine Gun Kelly Gifts Daughter a Dream Acura for Her 16th Birthday — Cute Dad Moment and License Drama
Hi, I’m Riley Carter. Okay, but like… why is gifting a car still the platinum move in dadland? Let’s unpack this with minimal enthusiasm and maximum receipts.
Machine Gun Kelly surprised his daughter Casie on her 16th birthday by handing over a black Acura topped with a giant red bow, and yes, the internet got the content it deserved. The moment, shared on social media and covered by reputable outlets, shows Casie leaping into her father’s arms when she sees the car. Colson Baker, who performs as Machine Gun Kelly, made sure to set the vibe with a classic dad quiz: “What’s the number one rule?” Casie’s quick reply, “Don’t drive like your dad,” was equal parts roast and family lore, which of course went viral.
The two posed for photos by the shiny new ride and joked about the car’s red interior, with Baker admitting he doesn’t really get why Casie picked that specific model but that it was “her dream car.” Practical reality tempered the glam: Casie still needs to pass her driving test and get a license before she can legitimately take the keys for solo runs.
This isn’t their first run-in with driver’s license drama. During an August 7 appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, Baker revealed Casie didn’t pass on her first try and is now waiting until September to retake it. He also offered a self-aware quip that seems to be family policy: “Can’t get a license to save our lives,” referring to his own long-standing avoidance of getting one. He joked about a possible double standard for the family’s buddy driving setup, predicting Casie might end up chauffeuring him as repayment for childhood expenses.
The Acura will likely serve double duty as both a coming-of-age milestone and practical transport: Casie recently landed her first job scooping ice cream, so having wheels will help with shifts and independence. Baker’s advice for her first job was low-key and on-brand: “It ain’t that serious, don’t be precious. Just give people what they want.” Practical, paternal, and faintly ironic—much like the rest of this moment.
Context matters here. Baker shares Casie with ex Emma Cannon and is also father to infant Saga Blade, born earlier this year with partner Megan Fox. Public moments like this one combine showbiz spectacle with real family dynamics; Megan Fox has previously spoken candidly about the challenges of co-parenting and balancing presence with separation, noting it isn’t always easy to feel like you’re doing enough.
The gift also highlights a generational content cadence: emotional family gestures get amplified by social posts, TV interviews, and outlet write-ups. Baker’s public personality—equal parts self-mythologizing rocker and earnest dad—makes scenes like this shareable and meme-ready. It’s performative in the best possible way: genuine affection with a ready punchline.
So Casie has the car, the job, and a retest on the horizon. Baker still doesn’t have his own license, which somehow makes him cooler in a paradoxical way. Expect more family clips, more gentle ribbing about driving skills, and probably a few more neon-accented photos of the Acura on Instagram.
Okay cool, so like, yeah, that happened.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Today With Jenna & Friends
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
