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See the full story · 2 sourcesMGK and his ex-partner Megan Fox, like a lot of Hollywood parents, have taken pains to keep their child’s image off social media. But in this week’s episode of the “Cliché” star’s Study Hall webseries spotlighting visual artists, 17-month-old Saga Blade Fox-Baker made a brief, but super cute pop-in.
The episode focused on the graffiti-inspired work of London-based, Lagos-born painter Slawn, whose art bridges the gap between skate culture, music, fashion, painting, music and the internet. Near the end of the 21-minute show, MGK, 36, rolls up in his luxury black SUV with Saga in his arms.
Smiling like the proud dad that he is, MGK (born Colson Baker) asks Saga, wearing patterned jammies and a little hair bow, “Can you say hi?” The blonde-headed little one — whose face is pixilated — chirps out an adorable “HI!”, as MGK cheeses for the camera. Dad and daughter then enter MGK’s L.A. studio space, where Slawn is throwing up an amazing mural of pink-skinned woman making vigorous hand gestures.
“Oh my God, this is the special one, hello. How Are ya?” Slawn says and he bends over to greet Saga. But, with work to be done, MGK suggests they go outside and play with a ball while Slawn finishes his piece. Cut to MGK in a room with a giant TV screen spinning Saga in circles as she giggles with joy, while Slawn and his crew cover the walls with outrageous, cartoon monster imagery the artist likens to Diary of a Wimpy Kid with clowns.
MGK also shares an old daughter, Casie Baker, 17, wit his ex, Emma Cannon.
The rapper-turned-emo-rocker is gearing up for the return of MGK Day in his hometown of Cleveland on this weekend (Aug. 7-8). MGK will perform at the even in his honor, closing things out on Saturday with special guest Wiz Khalifa, followed by fireworks. The weekend will also feature a best trick contest at the Crooked River Skate Park, an art + community festival, tailgate and Harley-Davidson ride through the city.
Watch MGK and Saga make their grand entrance below.
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