These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

Machine Gun Kelly

Born Richard Colson Baker, Machine Gun Kelly (or MGK), got his start in the music industry after being inspired by Eminem and Ludacris. Fans gave him the stage name due to his rapid-fire lyric delivery.

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  • Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has his own motivational alarm clock app, which fans can download. It has no snooze button.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.