Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is confirmed to perform at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The event will air live on Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.
Grammy-winning singer Tyla will host the show, which is known for its celebrity guests, musical acts, and, of course, its famous slime moments.
MGK, now 35, will perform his latest single “Cliché,” the lead track from his upcoming album Lost Americana. The song has already reached No. 10 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. His performance comes just one day after appearing on The Today Show’s Citi Concert Series. Lost Americana, his seventh studio album, is set for release on August 8, 2025.
Joining MGK at the Kids’ Choice Awards will be KATSEYE, performing their hit song “Gnarly.” Top nominees this year include Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar, each with four nominations.
The 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards will broadcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., MTV2, and CMT, with international coverage on Nickelodeon networks worldwide. Fans can vote in 35 categories covering movies, TV, music, and sports.
Produced by Nickelodeon Productions, this year’s show promises even more slime, surprises, and star power.
MGK’s performance will be a major moment leading up to his new album, giving fans a preview of what’s to come.
