Machine Gun Kelly Suffers Devastating Loss Ahead of Baby

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Machine Gun Kelly is mourning the loss of his friend, Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who died at the age of 38.

On Friday, March 7, MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, posted a lengthy tribute to the snowboarder.

“Crazy…I didn’t even cry this hard when my dad died,” MGK wrote on Instagram. “I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I’ve never lost a brother. We’ll never get another Dingo on this planet. A true rockstar without ever needing to make a song, the most loyal, loud, charismatic, funny, and annoying human I’ve ever had the honor of knowing.”

Trembath’s death was confirmed by Monster Energy, a company who had sponsored him, on Friday, February 28.

“His unparalleled passion and energy were infectious, lighting up everything he touched. We’ll forever remember his iconic laugh, his love for racing suits, and his genuine ability to connect with everyone he met. Here’s to you Dingo, you’ll be deeply missed and forever remembered,” read a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Trembath’s cause of death has not been revealed.

MGK’s Instagram post comes as he awaits the arrival of his child with his ex-fiancee, Megan Fox. He made mention of the baby in his Instagram tribute.

“I feel like your [sic] up there with my new child, dressed up in a hilarious costume making them laugh, getting ready to send them down. I couldn’t ask for a more bittersweet birth blessing,” MGK wrote.

TMZ previously reported that Fox‘s due date is this month. The actress shares three sons, Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8, with ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Meanwhile, MGK is a father of one daughter, Casie, whom he welcomed in 2009 with his ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon.

Fox and MGK split in November 2024. Per TMZ, the two ended things over Thanksgiving weekend.