Machine Gun Kelly and Trippie Redd Drop Emotional Music Video for “Beauty”: Machine Gun Kelly, in collaboration with Trippie Redd, has recently unveiled ‘genre : sadboy,’ a deeply emotional 10-track EP, marking his first major release since the 2022 album ‘mainstream sellout.’ Released on March 29, the EP has swiftly garnered significant attention, captivating millions of listeners worldwide.
Following the release, the duo quickly escalated their promotional efforts by launching an official music video for “beauty,” one of the EP’s most compelling tracks. The song intriguingly samples “Let Go” by Frou Frou, a beloved tune from 2002, adding a layer of nostalgia to its modern reinterpretation.
The music video is a visually striking representation of the song’s heartfelt lyrics, featuring a series of inventive scenes. Notably, some sequences were filmed using an infrared camera, indicating the video’s recording date as March 18, 2024. Early in the video, Machine Gun Kelly showcases his newly inked black tattoos covering his chest and arms, soon joined by Trippie Redd.
“Beauty” delves into Machine Gun Kelly’s turbulent experiences with addiction and the haunting fear of drug contamination with fentanyl—a powerful opioid responsible for numerous fatalities in the industry. The song narrates his struggle with relapsing after 21 days of sobriety, while Trippie Redd explores the pain of clinging to a complex romantic relationship.
The music video’s creativity shines throughout its duration. It includes a dramatic scene where Machine Gun Kelly rides a Ducati motorcycle, symbolizing his desire to escape the mundanity of suburban life. Another poignant moment features Trippie Redd lying beside an old television displaying static as Machine Gun Kelly performs suspended upside down above him. The video concludes with an eerie image of a robotic baby toy moving independently before the screen fades to darkness.
This release not only highlights the artists’ evolution but also emphasizes their ability to convey deep personal and emotional narratives through their music and visuals.
