In a moment that’s now burning across social media, Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has ignited a storm of backlash after mocking Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, calling him “a rocker who can’t accept his age.”
The controversy reportedly began during a recent live industry event in Los Angeles, where MGK was seen chatting with other artists before making a sarcastic jab caught on video. Grinning toward a nearby camera, he allegedly quipped:
“Don’t compare me to some old guy who should’ve retired years ago but still hides behind that oversized hair, a scruffy beard, and those flashy, ridiculous outfits.”
The remark instantly spread like wildfire, with Tyler’s fans — and fellow rock veterans — rallying to defend the 76-year-old legend, calling MGK “disrespectful” and “desperate for headlines.” One Aerosmith fan wrote, “You could spend ten lifetimes and never come close to what Steven Tyler built.”
While MGK hasn’t yet responded to the outrage, insiders close to his team say the rapper-turned-rocker “didn’t expect the clip to blow up like this.” Meanwhile, fans of Tyler are flooding timelines with iconic footage of his past performances — a reminder of the singer’s unmatched stage presence and resilience.
Whether it was a careless joke or a calculated jab, the moment has reopened rock’s generational divide — between the rebels of the past and the provocateurs of today.
