History YMMV / MachineGunKelly

** With {{Music/Slipknot}} fans after MGK revealed Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor "refused" to do a feature on "Tickets to My Downfall." This was amplified when it was revealed MGK seemed to manipulate the information to make it sound like Taylor recorded a feature but MGK refused to use it on the basis that he thought it sounded bad, only for Corey to then release a back and forth email between him and producer Travis Barker where it turns out Corey was asked to do a feature first, but politely declined on the basis he felt his vocal style wasn't the right fit.
* MemeticLoser: Became one upon Eminem releasing "Killshot", to the point where the damage in his reputation was bad enough that he had to [[GenreShift switch to punk rock.]]
* OvershadowedByControversy: He's arguably better known for his beefs with Eminem and Corey Taylor, and for his [[SickeninglySweethearts rather silly]] [[GothsHaveItHard gothic affirmations]] of love for his wife Creator/MeganFox, than for any of his actual music or acting. And even after all that, he more or less has developed a reputation for constantly running his mouth with starting beef in general.

* MemeticLoser: Became one upon Eminem releasing "Killshot", to the point where the damage in his reputation was bad enough that [[GenreShift switched genres of music.]]

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "RAP DEVIL", was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. However, its reputation has improved in later years, in part due to several rappers releasing far worse diss tracks against Eminem (in particular Nick Cannon's [[DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible incompetent]] "The Invitation"), and having far more meaningless beefs with him (in particular Music/{{The Game|Rapper}}, whose "The Black Slim Shady", while a decent piece of music, was considered an empty attempt to beef with Eminem to get publicity). Since then, "RAP DEVIL" has been re-evaluated more positively, as a song coming from a genuine disagreement between the two men which was made with skill and emotion and lands some solid blows against an opponent far above his weight. ''[[https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/eminem-curtain-call-2/ Pitchfork]]'' even went so far as to suggest Kells won the beef, citing the fact that he's gone on to success innovating in PopPunk, while Eminem remains bogged down in hypertechnical but artless rap and collaborating with drippy pop stars like Music/EdSheeran. (It's worth pointing out that even at the time, Eminem himself thought that "RAP DEVIL" was a good song and [[CombatCompliment complimented him on it]] in "Killshot".)

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "RAP DEVIL", was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. However, its reputation has improved in later years, in part due to several rappers releasing far worse diss tracks against Eminem (in particular Nick Cannon's [[DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible incompetent]] "The Invitation"), and having far more meaningless beefs with him (in particular Music/{{The Game|Rapepr}}, whose "The Black Slim Shady", while a decent piece of music, was considered an empty attempt to beef with Eminem to get publicity). Since then, "RAP DEVIL" has been re-evaluated more positively, as a song coming from a genuine disagreement between the two men which was made with skill and emotion and lands some solid blows against an opponent far above his weight. ''[[https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/eminem-curtain-call-2/ Pitchfork]]'' even went so far as to suggest Kells won the beef, citing the fact that he's gone on to success innovating in PopPunk, while Eminem remains bogged down in hypertechnical but artless rap and collaborating with drippy pop stars like Music/EdSheeran. (It's worth pointing out that even at the time, Eminem himself thought that "RAP DEVIL" was a good song and [[CombatCompliment complimented him on it]] in "Killshot".)

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "RAP DEVIL", was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. However, its reputation has improved in later years, in part due to several rappers releasing far worse diss tracks against Eminem (in particular Nick Cannon's [[DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible incompetent]] "The Invitation"), and having far more meaningless beefs with him (in particular Music/TheGame, whose "The Black Slim Shady", while a decent piece of music, was considered an empty attempt to beef with Eminem to get publicity). Since then, "RAP DEVIL" has been re-evaluated more positively, as a song coming from a genuine disagreement between the two men which was made with skill and emotion and lands some solid blows against an opponent far above his weight. ''[[https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/eminem-curtain-call-2/ Pitchfork]]'' even went so far as to suggest Kells won the beef, citing the fact that he's gone on to success innovating in PopPunk, while Eminem remains bogged down in hypertechnical but artless rap and collaborating with drippy pop stars like Music/EdSheeran. (It's worth pointing out that even at the time, Eminem himself thought that "RAP DEVIL" was a good song and [[CombatCompliment complimented him on it]] in "Killshot".)

* SuspiciouslySimilarSong: The members of Music/FallOutBoy were added to the writing credits of "Body Bag" (with YUNGBLUD and [[Music/TheUsed Bert McCracken]]) after the similarities to "Dance Dance" were recognised.

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "Rap Devil," was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. Years later, Nick Cannon released his own diss against Eminem, "The Invitation," which is universally considered ''unbelievably bad.'' Since then, people have gone back to "Rap Devil," and while it's reception isn't all that positive, retroactive consensus is that it, at least, had ''some'' skill behind it.

** With Eminem fans, thanks to their highly publicized feud.
** With Slipknot fans after MGK revealed Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor "refused" to do a feature on "Tickets to My Downfall." This was amplified when it was revealed MGK seemed to manipulate the information to make it sound like Taylor recorded a feature but MGK refused to use it on the basis that he thought it sounded bad, only for Corey to then release a back and forth email between him and producer Travis Barker where it turns out Corey was asked to do a feature first, but politely declined on the basis he felt his vocal style wasn't the right fit.

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "Rap Devil," was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. Years later, Nick Cannon released his own diss against Eminem, "The Invitation," which is universally considered 'unbelievably bad.' Since then, people have gone back to "Rap Devil," and while it's reception isn't all that positive, retroactive consensus is that it, at least, had 'some' skill behind it.

* VindicatedByHistory: His diss track against Eminem, "Rap Devil," was, at the time, seen as quite bad, to the point where it's assumed that Eminem only responded to it because he'd be called a coward if he didn't. Years later, Nick Cannon released his own diss against Eminem, "The Invitation," which is universally considered *unbelievably bad.* Since then, people have gone back to "Rap Devil," and while it's reception isn't all that positive, retroactive consensus is that it, at least, had *some* skill behind it.

* OvershadowedByControversy: He's arguably better known for his beefs with Eminem and Corey Taylor, and for his rather silly gothic affirmations of love for his wife Creator/MeganFox, than for any of his actual music or acting. And even after all that, he more or less has developed a reputation for constantly running his mouth with starting beef in general.

* OvershadowedByControversy: He's arguably better known for his beefs with Eminem and Corey Taylor, and for his rather silly gothic affirmations of love for his wife Creator/MeganFox, than for any of his actual music or acting.

FandomRivalry:
** With Eminem fans. Thanks to their highly publicized feud.
** With Slipknot fans after MGK revealed Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor "refused" to do a feature on "Tickets to My Downfall." This was amplified when it was revealed MGK seemed to manipulate the information to make it sound like Taylor recorded a feature but MGK refused to use it on the basis that he thought it sounded bad, only for Corey to then release a back and forth email between him and producer Travis Barker where it turns out Corey was asked to do a feature first, but politely declined on the basis he felt his vocal style wasn't the right fit.

FandomRivalry: With Eminem fans. Thanks to their highly publicized feud.