Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) brought the house down at his show in Rosemont, Illinois on Thursday night with a surprise duet with longtime friend and collaborator Halsey. The two performed an electrifying version of MGK's 2025 hit "Bad Things," which was one of the final dates of MGK's Lost Americana tour.
During the performance, Halsey took over her part in the song, singing lines like "Am I out of my head? Am I out of my mind?" and "What can I say? It's complicated." Her presence on stage added an extra layer of energy to the already high-octane show.
But what made the performance truly special was MGK's heartfelt speech honoring Halsey's strength in the face of numerous health struggles, including lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Despite being diagnosed with these conditions two years ago, Halsey has continued to fight through chemotherapy and still manages to deliver performances like the one she delivered at MGK's show.
MGK praised Halsey for her unwavering dedication to music and her close relationship with him as a friend. He also highlighted how much he admires her resilience in the face of adversity, saying that "this girl is still going through chemotherapy and fighting every day, and she's out here crushing it." It was clear that MGK values their friendship above all else, and his speech was a testament to that.
Halsey has been open about her health struggles in recent years, including undergoing another round of chemotherapy before embarking on her own Back to Badlands Tour. Her continued commitment to music despite the challenges she's faced is truly inspiring, and MGK's admiration for her strength only serves to amplify her message.
The two have been friends for several years and have collaborated on projects in the past, including a 2020 song called "Forget Me Too" from Halsey's Tickets to My Downfall album. It's clear that their friendship is genuine and strong, and MGK's heartfelt speech on Thursday night was a special moment in their long-standing relationship.
During the performance, Halsey took over her part in the song, singing lines like "Am I out of my head? Am I out of my mind?" and "What can I say? It's complicated." Her presence on stage added an extra layer of energy to the already high-octane show.
But what made the performance truly special was MGK's heartfelt speech honoring Halsey's strength in the face of numerous health struggles, including lupus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder. Despite being diagnosed with these conditions two years ago, Halsey has continued to fight through chemotherapy and still manages to deliver performances like the one she delivered at MGK's show.
MGK praised Halsey for her unwavering dedication to music and her close relationship with him as a friend. He also highlighted how much he admires her resilience in the face of adversity, saying that "this girl is still going through chemotherapy and fighting every day, and she's out here crushing it." It was clear that MGK values their friendship above all else, and his speech was a testament to that.
Halsey has been open about her health struggles in recent years, including undergoing another round of chemotherapy before embarking on her own Back to Badlands Tour. Her continued commitment to music despite the challenges she's faced is truly inspiring, and MGK's admiration for her strength only serves to amplify her message.
The two have been friends for several years and have collaborated on projects in the past, including a 2020 song called "Forget Me Too" from Halsey's Tickets to My Downfall album. It's clear that their friendship is genuine and strong, and MGK's heartfelt speech on Thursday night was a special moment in their long-standing relationship.
I'm literally speechless after watching the performance of Machine Gun Kelly & Halsey 
That duet was EPIC! But what really got me emotional was when MGK gave that heartfelt shoutout to Halsey for being so strong despite her health struggles 
Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder can't bring her down, you feel? It's so inspiring to see her still killing the game 
And MGK's admiration for her is truly sweet 
Their friendship is everything! They're proof that you can have it all – music, love, and support for each other 
! I'm so glad they did a duet of "Bad Things" – it's such a high-energy song that needed some serious backup vocals. But what really made the performance stand out was MGK's speech about Halsey's strength in the face of her health struggles... it's clear he really values their friendship and is super proud of her for still doing what she loves despite all she's been through 
. Anyway, the fact that MGK gave her a shoutout during his speech made me happy to see them sharing love and appreciation for each other... even if he did have to throw some extra props her way 
. We had the craziest conversation about trying out new foodie spots around town and I'm totally convinced we need to hit up that one new ramen place ASAP 
. But, what's been on my mind lately is how crazy busy life can get and you just need a solid 30 minutes of uninterrupted me-time 
. Like, have you guys ever had those mornings where everything just clicks and you're ready to take on the world? Or, I don't know, maybe that's just me being an old soul 
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That girl is like the original 'iron lady' of music lol! MGK's speech tho, super sweet and genuine. He's got feelings for more than just bad things 
No seriously though, it was awesome seeing them perform together, I'm low-key inspired to go back to my own 'chemo therapy' aka writing music 
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! I mean, she's been through so much health-wise and still manages to deliver performances like that? No cap. MGK's speech was super sweet, though - it's clear he values their friendship above all else 
. But can we talk about how some of the lyrics from "Bad Things" were kinda... problematic? I mean, I know Halsey was singing them back at him and all, but still 
. Overall, though, it was an amazing show and a great tribute to their friendship 
it's amazing to see her still rocking out despite all she's been through 
. their friendship is real, and it's so beautiful to see them support each other like that 
! But what really took it to the next level was when MGK gave that emotional speech about Halsey's strength & resilience after facing some tough health issues, including lupus and a rare T-cell disorder 
. The way they performed "Bad Things" together was pure magic 
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it's a beautiful reminder that real friendships are about the ups and downs, not just the highs 
. I'm so grateful for artists like MGK who use their platform to spread love and positivity 
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