Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 8, 2025 · Entertainment

MGK Owes His 'Lost Americana' to a Secret Rehab: Inside the Breakup with Megan Fox

Machine Gun Kelly has given an emotional insight into his relationship with ex Megan Fox after welcoming their daughter together - pictured 2021

Machine Gun Kelly Blames Himself for Explosive Split from Megan Fox

In a shocking revelation, musician Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has taken full responsibility for his explosive split from actress Megan Fox just months before the birth of their first child together. The 35-year-old singer-songwriter has been open about his struggles with addiction and personal demons, but never more so than on his new album "Lost Americana", where he declares "I broke this home" in a haunting track called "Treading Water".

The Shocking Split

On his new album MGK promises to change 'for our daughter' - referencing the former couple's child Saga Blade, who was born in March.

Last November, MGK and Fox, 39, stunned fans when they ended their relationship amidst rumors that she had discovered text messages with other women on his phone. The pair had been dating since 2020 and were expecting their first child together, but the news of their split sent shockwaves through the celebrity world.

MGK's Regret and Rehab Stint

In a candid interview with The New York Times' Popcast podcast, MGK opened up about his secret rehab stint at the end of last year. "I spent Christmas and New Year's, the whole month of December and late November, in a rehab facility," he revealed. "I came out, the world was very loud about me and my personal business." He also admitted that neither he nor Fox had spoken publicly about their split, which has been marred by rumors and speculation.

The musician, 35, and the then-pregnant actress, 39, shocked fans when they ended their relationship last November amid rumors she had found text messages with other women on his phone; pictured February 2023 in Los Angeles

The Painful Process of Healing

On "Treading Water", MGK sings about his regret and desire to change for the sake of their daughter, Saga, who was born in March. "This'll be the last time you hear me say sorry / That'll be the last tear you waste on me crying / I broke this home, and just like my father, I'll die alone," he admits. The song is a powerful expression of his pain and vulnerability, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.

A Glimpse into Their Relationship

Now, MGK has taken full accountability for the split on new album Lost Americana, declaring 'I broke this home' and revealed he secretly went to rehab last year - pictured May 2025

MGK's lyrics offer a glimpse into their tumultuous relationship, which has been marked by ups and downs. "The beast killed the beauty; the last petal fell from the rose / And I loved you truly, that's why it's hard to let it go," he sings on "Treading Water". The song is a testament to his love for Fox, but also serves as a reminder of the pain they've endured together.

Their Relationship Timeline

MGK and Fox started dating in 2020 while working on the film Midnight in the Switchgrass. They welcomed their daughter Saga in March 2024, but their relationship was already showing signs of strain by early 2023. The pair briefly split before reconciling, only to ultimately call it quits in November 2024.

Fox appeared to rekindle her romance with the star by taking a babymoon to Costa Rica together as TMZ revealed pics of the pair at an airport in Liberia waiting at the baggage carousel on July 22 (pictured November 15)

Their Whirlwind Romance

MGK proposed to Fox in January 2022 after a whirlwind romance that saw them go from dating to engaged in just over a year. However, their relationship was not without its challenges, as they faced rumors and speculation about their split.

Rekindling the Flame?

Meanwhile, the heavily-tattooed millennial was only 19 when he became father to 16-year-old daughter Casie Colson Baker (pictured June 21) with ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon

Rumors have been circulating about the pair rekindling their romance in recent weeks, with sightings of them together in Costa Rica with their daughter Saga. However, neither MGK nor Fox has officially confirmed their reunion.

MGK's Praise for Megan Fox

In a chat on the Today Show last month, MGK gushed about his ex-fiancée, saying "Megan is a great mom" and praising her for being an amazing partner to him. He also revealed that he hopes their daughter Saga will have a storytelling future ahead of her.

The Legacy of Their Relationship

As MGK and Fox continue to navigate their complicated relationship, one thing is certain: their love story has been one for the ages. From the highs of proposing to each other to the lows of addiction and personal demons, their relationship has been marked by passion, pain, and ultimately, a deeper understanding of themselves.

Sources

TheScholarlyNote.com has contacted representatives for MGK and Fox for further comment but has yet to hear back. Their split may be over, but the drama surrounding it is far from finished.