MGK was awarded the honour of MTV’s Hottest Breakthrough MC in 2011. Just 23 years of age, he already has an enviable back catalogue after releasing his first mixtape Stamp of Approval at 16. Since then he has released a further seven mixtapes, an EP and his debut studio album Lace Up was released through Diddy’s Bad Boy label last year.
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