Hollywood Whore (Machine Gun Kelly song)

"Hollywood Whore" is a song by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly. It was released as a single on May 17, 2019, for streaming and digital download by Bad Boy and Interscope.[2] The song was the first release from Kelly's fourth album Hotel Diablo.[3] It was written and produced by Machine Gun Kelly, Rami Beatz, Brandon Allen, John Cappelletty, and BazeXX. The song was first previewed May 16, 2019.[4]

"Hollywood Whore"
Single by Machine Gun Kelly
from the album Hotel Diablo
ReleasedMay 17, 2019
Recorded2018–2019
GenreRap rock[1]
Length3:26
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Colson Baker
  • Rami Beatz
  • Brandon "SlimXX" Allen
  • BazeXX
  • John "Rookxx" Cappelletty
Producer(s)
Machine Gun Kelly singles chronology
"The Dirt (Est. 1981)"
(2019)		 "Hollywood Whore"
(2019)		 "El Diablo"
(2019)

Background

"Hollywood Whore" is the lead single from Machine Gun Kelly's fourth album, Hotel Diablo.[5] The release of the song was delayed in respect of the passing of Nipsey Hussle,[6] and was officially released on May 17, 2019.[7] The concept of the song deals with Kelly's personal tale of being betrayed, him being made empty promises, whilst feeling frustrated, depressed, humiliated, and unable to trust again. Kelly speaks of an unnamed figure, who let him and his daughter down, who made promises and failed to live up to them. Many sources speculate that Kelly is referring to Diddy.[8] Kelly further speaks about people who took advantage of him, and how it made him realize that the top might not be worth it.[9]

Music video

The music video was released on May 29, 2019 and pays tribute to late Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington.[10] The music video was directed by Jordan Wozy, and features Kelly's EST 19XX band.[11]

A one minute "Hollywood Whore: Studio Session" video was uploaded a few days after the release of the music video.[12]

References
  1. Findlay, Mitch. "Machine Gun Kelly Is A Self-Proclaimed "Hollywood Whore"". Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  2. "Listen to Hollywood Whore by Machine Gun Kelly on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  3. "Kelly releases Hollywood Whore". Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Twitter.
  4. "Check out the preview on Instagram". Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Instagram.
  5. "MGK announces Hollywood Whore". Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Twitter.
  6. "Kelly delays music in honor of Nipsey's passing". Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Twitter.
  7. "Listen to Hollywood Whore on Apple". Apple Music. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  8. "Concept behind Hollywood Whore". thehypemagazine.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  9. "Background story about Hollywood Whore by Machine Gun Kelly on Genius". Genius. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  10. "Watch Hollywood Whore by Machine Gun Kelly on TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  11. "Watch Hollywood Whore by Machine Gun Kelly on YouTube". Retrieved June 13, 2019 – via YouTube.
  12. "Check out the studio session for Hollywood Whore". Retrieved June 14, 2019 – via Twitter.
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