AceShowbiz - Machine Gun Kelly has revealed that a previous cocaine possession charge continues to affect his airport travel experience, keeping him out of TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs.

The 36-year-old rapper discussed the issue during an interview on the Take Flight podcast while backstage at Kudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. He shared that the charge from years ago still impacts his ability to move quickly through airport security.

Machine Gun Kelly explained to host Hadyn Wings that he was caught with cocaine on a return trip from New Zealand, leading to a level one narcotics possession charge. This legal matter has created a lasting barrier preventing him from accessing expedited security lines.

Despite his success and large venue sellouts, Machine Gun Kelly remains required to wait in standard airport lines like other travelers. The roughly eight-year gap between his visits to Australia highlights the difficulty the charge posed for international travel and his return to the country.

The artist’s journey toward sobriety has been public, with him announcing in August 2024 that he had maintained almost a year of sobriety. Even with this progress, he emphasized that he still cannot use TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, underscoring the long-term consequences of his past.

Machine Gun Kelly is also a father to two daughters, 16-year-old Casie and one-year-old Saga. The travel restrictions affect his ability to move efficiently between performances and spending time with his family.

Upon returning to Australia, he posted on Instagram expressing his intention not to wait another eight years for a visit, showing his commitment to overcoming the challenges despite bureaucratic hurdles tied to his prior conviction.