Machine Gun Kelly and Fred Durst dropped their collaborative single ‘fix ur face’ today, bringing together two generations of rap-rock in an unexpected musical pairing.
The track announcement came through music chart tracker ChartData, which posted about the release on social media. The post quickly gained traction with hundreds of likes and dozens of retweets from fans excited about the crossover collaboration.
‘Fix ur face’ represents a fascinating meeting of musical minds. Machine Gun Kelly has been pushing boundaries between rap and rock throughout his career, especially since his pivot toward punk-influenced sounds in recent years. Fred Durst, meanwhile, remains the iconic frontman of Limp Bizkit, the band that helped define nu-metal’s aggressive blend of rap vocals and heavy guitar riffs in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
The collaboration makes sense when you consider both artists’ shared DNA in genre-blending music. MGK’s recent work has leaned heavily into punk and alternative rock territory, moving away from his hip-hop roots. His willingness to experiment with different sounds has kept him relevant across multiple music scenes. Durst’s influence on rap-rock can’t be overstated – Limp Bizkit’s ‘Significant Other’ and ‘Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water’ were massive commercial successes that brought aggressive, rap-infused rock to mainstream radio.
What makes this pairing particularly interesting is the generational bridge it creates. Durst was already a household name when MGK was just starting to find his voice as an artist. Now they’re collaborating as peers, with MGK having established himself as a major force in both rap and rock circles.
The single title ‘fix ur face’ suggests the aggressive, in-your-face energy both artists are known for. It’s the kind of confrontational messaging that fits perfectly with their respective brands. MGK has never shied away from controversy or bold statements, while Durst built his career on Limp Bizkit’s unapologetically aggressive approach to rock music.
Fans on social media seemed genuinely surprised by the collaboration announcement. The pairing wasn’t something many saw coming, which might be exactly what makes it work. Both artists have maintained their relevance by refusing to be boxed into single genres or eras.
For MGK, working with Durst connects him to the roots of the rap-rock movement he’s currently exploring. It’s a collaboration that acknowledges the history of the genre while pushing it forward with fresh energy. For Durst, teaming up with one of today’s most prominent genre-blending artists keeps Limp Bizkit’s influence alive in contemporary music.
The timing feels right for this kind of collaboration. Nu-metal and rap-rock have been experiencing a cultural resurgence, with younger audiences discovering the aggressive energy and genre-mixing approach that defined the early 2000s music scene. MGK’s own journey from rapper to rock artist mirrors this broader cultural shift.
‘Fix ur face’ is now available across all major streaming platforms. The single represents more than just a collaboration between two artists – it’s a bridge between eras of rap-rock evolution, connecting the genre’s foundational period with its current renaissance.
Whether this leads to more collaborations between the two artists remains to be seen, but ‘fix ur face’ definitely captures the aggressive spirit both MGK and Durst are known for bringing to their music.
