Machine Gun Kelly Denies Viral Claims He Regrets Breakup With Megan Fox

Musician Colson Baker, better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly, has publicly dismissed viral social media speculation that he regrets his split from actress Megan Fox. The musician addressed the rumors head-on on Instagram, clearing up that the story about him wanting to get back together is fabricated.

Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker) reacts to viral social media posts claiming he regrets splitting from Megan Fox. He addressed the rumors on his Instagram Stories, denying the claims outright and shutting down the narrative that he is trying to win back the actress.

In recent weeks, viral posts have circulated on platforms like TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Machine Gun Kelly is devastated by his split from Megan Fox and regrets ending their engagement. A number of fan accounts and entertainment rumor pages widely circulated the claim, suggesting the musician was trying to win back the actress.

Machine Gun Kelly addressed this exact narrative on his Instagram Stories. Instead of a formal press release, he used his personal social media platform to respond directly to the viral speculation. He laughed off the allegations and assured his followers that the storyline about him regretting the breakup is fabricated.

By addressing the rumor head-on via his own channels, the musician bypassed traditional entertainment media to set the record straight with his audience.

Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox first started dating in 2020 after meeting on the set of the action thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass. Their relationship was widely publicized and quickly became a pop culture staple, fueled by their shared affinity for gothic aesthetics and alternative fashion.

The couple announced their engagement in January 2022 while vacationing in Puerto Rico. However, after more than a year of speculation, the couple called off their engagement and ended their romantic relationship, multiple outlets confirmed in November 2023.

Since their split in November 2023, Fox and Baker have largely kept their personal lives out of the spotlight, but the end of their relationship has been a hot topic on social media.

The spread of this rumor highlights the short lifespan of unverified celebrity news on short-form video platforms. Algorithms used by apps such as TikTok tend to push emotionally charged content, often with a backstory, such as a celebrity “regretting” a high-profile breakup, over factual reporting.

This incident is also an example of a larger shift in celebrity public relations. Instead of using publicists to send bland denials to tabloids, stars like Machine Gun Kelly increasingly turn to their own social media stories to instantly debunk false stories, maintaining direct control of their public image.

There’s no sign of Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox getting back together after he denied it. Both are currently busy with their professional lives.

Megan Fox is still acting and has several recent and upcoming projects, including the thriller Subservience and the comedy Daddio. Machine Gun Kelly is still active in the music industry, working on new music releases and his acting career. A representative for Fox or Baker has not announced any joint projects or changes to their relationship status.