Machine Gun Kelly delivered a characteristically blunt response to speculation about a romance with Sydney Sweeney during a fiery appearance on Watch What Happens Live. When host Andy Cohen pressed the rapper about rumors linking him to the Euphoria star, the 35-year-old artist shut down the query with a sharp retort: “Kyle P., shut up, dude,” punctuated by dismissive head shakes during the August 10 broadcast.
A Friendship Forged on Film Sets
Contrary to dating gossip, MGK and Sweeney share a longstanding professional bond. The pair first co-starred in the 2019 coming-of-age film Big Time Adolescence, later collaborating when Sweeney appeared in Kelly’s 2021 directorial debut Downfalls High. Their friendship resurfaced in headlines recently when Sweeney was photographed partying with Kelly and Patrick Schwarzenegger in Las Vegas just weeks after ending her engagement to Jonathan Davino. The trio attended May’s grand opening of MGK’s Palm Tree Beach Club, fueling tabloid speculation despite their years of platonic camaraderie.
Strategic Silence Amid Media Frenzy
Kelly’s on-air deflection – refusing to dignify the rumor with confirmation or denial – mirrors his unapologetic public persona. The timing intensifies scrutiny: Sweeney faces backlash over her American Eagle campaign while navigating her high-profile split. Meanwhile, Kelly manages his own complex narrative – sharing 4-month-old daughter Saga with ex-partner Megan Fox after their tumultuous on-off relationship, while co-parenting 16-year-old daughter Casie from a prior relationship. His terse “shut up” response strategically avoids fueling gossip cycles about either star.
The Shared Connections Fueling Speculation
The Vegas outing spotlighted overlapping Hollywood circles. Schwarzenegger (son of Arnold Schwarzenegger) connects both stars – he appeared in The White Lotus Season 3 while Sweeney starred in Season 1. This proximity, combined with Sweeney’s recent single status, created perfect conditions for rumor mills. Yet insiders emphasize the group dynamic remains strictly social, with one source noting: “Sydney values MGK’s mentorship in navigating industry pressures.”
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