Machine Gun Kelly Looks Totally Different In Latest L.A. Sighting

Who is that? A long-haired, scruffy mystery man turned heads over the weekend as he strolled out of Tartine in Los Angeles, looking nearly unrecognizable.

Clad in a funky cap, black earrings, and a newfound goatee, onlookers couldn’t help but ask the question: Is Justin Bieber pulling another disguise stunt, or is this someone else entirely?

Nope. That’s not Bieber. That’s Machine Gun Kelly, making his first major public appearance since his high-profile split from actress Megan Fox. And let’s just say… he’s switched things up majorly.

In photos obtained by Daily Mail, Machine Gun Kelly is completely unrecognizable.

Gone are the bleach-blond buzz cuts and clean-shaven jawlines. Instead, you can see long flowing locks, bold facial hair, and a boho-grunge vibe that had even the most die-hard fans doing a double take. But one thing gave him away, those unmistakable neck and chest tattoos that MGK fans know all too well.

The genre-bending artist has kept a relatively low profile since his breakup with Fox, but sources say he’s been anything but idle. Word on the street is MGK has been hitting the studio hard, collaborating with a lineup of powerhouse artists, including Camila Cabello and Travis Barker, as he gears up for a new era in both sound and image.

Spotted leaving the trendy LA café solo, MGK didn’t say much, but his statement look did all the talking. If this is the start of his post-Megan rebirth, we’re here for the ride.

Despite their breakup in November 2024 after four and a half years together, Fox revealed she was pregnant just weeks after the split. Sources confirm she is due to give birth in March 2025, and while the relationship is over, MGK is reportedly committed to being an active father.

“He and Megan have still been in communication,” an insider said at the time. “He loves Megan and wants nothing more than to be a family unit.”

During his lunch run at Tartine in L.A., MGK was seen wearing a hat in tribute to his late friend Dingo, who passed away three weeks ago. Sporting long locks, facial hair, black earrings, and visible chest and neck tattoos, the artist looked noticeably different from his usual clean-cut, punk-inspired look.

Meanwhile, sources close to Megan Fox say the “Transformers” and “Jennifer’s Body” star has no plans to reconcile.

“Megan is moving forward independently and is not interested in revisiting the past,” a source said, per Elle. “She is deeply hurt by how things ended but is focusing on healing.”

Fox, who shares three sons (Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, 8) with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, is prioritizing her health and emotional well-being as she awaits the arrival of her fourth child.

“She’s taking extra care of herself and focusing on a healthy pregnancy,” the source added, noting she’s created a calm environment to prepare for motherhood once again.

MGK, on the other hand, is said to be struggling with the reality of the breakup.

Though still “heartbroken,” insiders say he’s channeling his energy into self-improvement, focusing on mental health and getting “back in shape.”

“He has every intention of being part of his child’s life,” the source emphasized.

The pair first met in 2020 on the set of “Midnight in the Switchgrass” and quickly fell into a whirlwind romance. MGK proposed in 2022, and while their engagement was marked by breakups and reconciliations, a tragic pregnancy loss in November 2023 deeply affected them both.

“It was very difficult for both of us, and it sent us on a very wild journey together and separately and together and apart,” Fox told “Good Morning America” earlier this year.

Despite the end of their romantic relationship, those close to the couple believe the child they’re expecting may be the one thing that keeps them forever connected.

“Even though Fox and Kelly are no longer a couple, their baby is the greatest gift they still share,” the insider said.