Why MGK Can’t Get TSA PreCheck and Is 'Stuck in Line Like Normal' at the Airport

Daniela AvilaThu, April 23, 2026 at 11:27 PM UTC

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MGK revealed he was "caught with cocaine" years ago, making it difficult to obtain visas for international travel

Back in Australia for the first time in eight years, the singer expressed gratitude for his return

In 2024, MGK said he was completely sober and revealed he went to rehab

MGK has to stand in line for TSA too.

On Wednesday, April 22, the "Home" singer appeared on an episode of Take Flight and revealed why he's not eligible for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry.

At the beginning of the interview, which was filmed backstage at MGK's show in Sydney, Australiaon his Lost Americana Tour, the host said it had been eight years since he saw the 36-year-old singer (born Colson Baker) in Sydney and asked him what took so long to return.

"You want the media trained answer or you want the honest answer?" MGK asked.

The host responded, "I'd love the honest answer."

Machine Gun Kelly Beverly Hills, Calif. in January 2026Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

MGK then revealed he was "caught with cocaine on the way back from New Zealand."

"Traveling was difficult because I have a level 1 narcotics possession or whatever. So it makes it hard for me to get visas and all that stuff to get over here," he explained. "My statute of limitations is like, 10 years or something. I still don't get [TSA] PreCheck or Global Entry or any of that fast stuff in the airport."

He concluded, "I'm still stuck in lines like normal."

The interviewer then welcomed him back and asked what his experience was like so far.

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"Dude, I woke up and spent some time in the sun today just sitting with my palms up being grateful, just asking God to keep dropping more blessings into my hand," he said.

The interview marked the first time MGK has spoken publicly about allegedly getting caught with drugs, and it remains unclear just when the incident took place. However, he has been open about his journey with sobriety in the past.

During an appearance on Bunnie Xo's podcast Dumb Blonde in August 2024, he revealed that he was "completely sober from everything."

Machine Gun Kelly in Manchester, England in May 2026Credit: Alexander Cropper/Getty

"I don't drink anymore. I haven't drank since last August," MGK said. "That was my first time I ever went to rehab."

Speaking with PEOPLE a month later, he said he became sober by changing his life perspective.

"I had to zoom out and take a look at myself from a holistic perspective," he said, later adding, "I have a daughter who I love with all of my heart and would die for. And I have a beautiful family and a beautiful group of friends and a beautiful life to live for. And I'm not in a haze anymore to not realize that."

The star is dad to daughter Casie, 16, and also shares daughter Saga, 13 months, with ex Megan Fox.

On April 16, MGK shared an Instagram carousel from his trip to Australia, which included photos with a koala, a new tattoo honoring his late friend Dingo and various moments on stage. Days later, on April 21, MGK also released his newest single "Fix Ur Face."

"I won't wait 8 years to come back again. thank you Australia, love ya [heaps] 🇦🇺❤️‍🔥," he captioned the post.

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