Machine Gun Kelly has been around for quite a while now. His debut album Lace Up dropped more than a decade ago back in 2012. But even then he hasn't been around as long as Soulja Boy. The rapper pioneered the ringtone rap era in the 2000s with a string of viral hits. None were bigger than "Crank That" which spent seven weeks at the top spot on the Hot 100 in 2007. Part of the reason it was able to get so big in the first place was a massive dance craze that helped the song catch on.
During a recent appearance at a special 2000s night, MGK unpacked that very same dance in a video that's now making the rounds online. In the clip, the "My Ex's Best Friend" rapper is dressed like Soulja Boy himself in a classic baggy white t-shirt. Even funnier is that he absolutely nails the moves alongside a group of friends dancing with him. In the comments of the video, fans served up mixed reactions to the fact that the song is still so popular even amongst contemporary rappers. Check out the video of mgk's dance below.
Machine Gun Kelly Does Soulja Boy's Classic Dance
Earlier this year, Machine Gun Kelly shocked fans with his new tattoo. His fandom has kept a close eye on his variety of new ink for years. But his newest tattoo didn't just show off something new, but also cover up some of his older beloved work. He got an absolutely massive black out covering both of his arms and most of his chest. A few weeks later he took to Instagram to show fans the behind-the-scenes process of what it looked like assembling that extremely involved tat.
What do you think of Machine Gun Kelly nailing the dance to Soulja Boy's classic hit "Crank That?" Do you still have the steps of the dance memorized from when the song was at its peak of popularity? Let us know in the comment section below.
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