There are collaborations that feel manufactured, designed to generate streams or chase trends. And then there are moments where music and personalities collide so naturally that the world can’t help but take notice. Machine Gun Kelly and YUNGBLUD’s performance of “I Think I’m OKAY” falls firmly into the second category.
Fans might remember the very first time the two met and performed together — in the middle of YUNGBLUD’s livestream during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when live music had come to a standstill and artists were forced into their bedrooms, studios, and makeshift online stages, YUNGBLUD created a digital space to bring back some of the raw energy of performance. Nobody expected MGK to pop in. Nobody expected the chaos that followed.
The two artists—both known for their unpredictable, defiant spirit—launched into “I Think I’m OKAY,” the song they had made alongside Travis Barker. But because this was completely live, things didn’t go smoothly. Lyrics slipped, chords got messy, timing went sideways, and the internet witnessed a train wreck that was equal parts disaster and brilliance.
Instead of hiding it, they leaned into the mess. Fans watching laughed, commented furiously, and celebrated the imperfection. One fan summed it up perfectly in the chat: “The fact they mess up and it’s totally hilarious is how you know this is live and completely organic.”
That authenticity is exactly why their chemistry resonates so deeply. Both MGK and YUNGBLUD are artists who thrive on the edge of chaos. They don’t strive for polished perfection — they want connection, energy, and truth. In many ways, that COVID-era livestream was the perfect origin story for their musical partnership: two misfits, unafraid of failing in public, coming together to create something that felt alive.
Fast forward to their later live performances, and “I Think I’m OKAY” has become one of the defining anthems of their careers. Whenever MGK brings YUNGBLUD out on stage, the crowd knows it’s about to explode. The song transforms from a track into a movement — shouted by thousands, carried by two frontmen who embody vulnerability and rebellion in equal measure.
But that first chaotic livestream remains iconic. It was proof that music doesn’t have to be perfect to matter. In fact, sometimes the cracks, the mistakes, the laughter in between are what make it unforgettable.
For YUNGBLUD and MGK, “I Think I’m OKAY” isn’t just a song. It’s a snapshot of an unlikely friendship, born out of lockdown, solidified by chaos, and celebrated every time they step on stage together. And for fans, it’s a reminder of why live music — messy, unpredictable, and real — is irreplaceable.