As Machine Gun Kelly prepares for the arrival of his child with ex-fiancée Megan Fox, the musician has revealed that the moment will be “bittersweet” due to the recent passing of one of his closest friends.
The 33-year-old performer, whose real name is Colson Baker, shared a public tribute on Instagram to Australian snowboarder and TV personality Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, who died on February 28 at 39. The tribute, posted on March 7, included several emotional memories, reflecting both on Trembath’s loss and the upcoming birth of MGK’s child.
“I’ve lost a lot of friends, but I’ve never lost a brother,” the artist wrote. “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.”
MGK, reportedly expecting a baby with actress Megan Fox, also reflected on how he believes Trembath’s spirit remains involved in this next phase of his life. “I feel like you’re up there with my new child, dressed up in a hilarious costume, making them laugh, getting ready to send them down,” he wrote. “I couldn’t ask for a more bittersweet birth blessing.”
Fox and Baker have not confirmed the pregnancy publicly, though multiple sources have reported a reconciliation after a high-profile split in 2023. The pair, engaged in January 2022, has recently maintained a private relationship.
The tribute post also included a personal note about the impact of Trembath’s death on MGK’s 15-year-old daughter, Casie, whom he shares with ex-partner Emma Cannon. “Telling my daughter you’re gone was one of my hardest phone calls, because she loved you so much,” he wrote. “And I’ll never forget when she was too young to understand your name was Dingo, so she called you Ping Pong.”
Luke “The Dingo” Trembath was widely known in the snowboarding community and gained fame as co-host of The Adventures of Danny and the Dingo, a reality series aired on Fuel TV. His outgoing personality and magnetic energy made him a well-loved figure on and off screen.
Despite a rocky start, Trembath and MGK had a close friendship that spanned years. In a 2022 appearance on the Back to Your Story podcast, Trembath spoke openly about their connection. “We’re just very similar,” he said at the time. “He’s got a dark past, I’ve got a dark past, and when you put that behind you… I think I’m very good at spotting greatness, and he’s always had greatness in him.”
That same year, Trembath posted on Instagram in support of Baker, writing that he was “proud of him and the man he has become.”
The sudden death of Trembath comes at a turning point for MGK, who has increasingly focused on personal growth, family, and a softer public image. The artist has long been vocal about his struggles with mental health, fame, and identity. With the expected arrival of a child and the loss of someone he considered a “brother,” the emotional balance has shifted significantly.
While there are no public details regarding a memorial or tribute event for Trembath, Baker’s words served as a form of public eulogy. “Life will always be less without you, but legends never die. We’ll all miss you, brother,” he wrote.
Megan Fox has not yet publicly commented about the death or the tribute. The actress, 37, recently returned to social media after limited public engagement. She has continued co-parenting her three sons with ex-husband Brian Austin Green while remaining in sporadic public contact with Baker.
Fans of MGK responded to the post with sympathy and support, applauding his vulnerability and emotional openness. The tribute has since garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and comments.
As the due date for his child with Fox approaches, Baker’s tribute suggests that his outlook on fatherhood has been shaped, in part, by the memory of his late friend. While the moment is filled with anticipation and joy, it is also layered with mourning—a duality MGK says will uniquely mark the birth.
“Bittersweet” is how he defined it. And in the context of profound loss and new beginnings, the word seems fitting.
