Machine Gun Kelly dropped a freestyle for XXL's new Show N' Off freestyle feature with Statik Selektah. Watch below.

"Lace Up," the major label debut LP from Machine Gun Kelly, was released today. The 13 song album (17 for the deluxe edition) features collaborations with Avenged Sevenfold members M. Shadows and Synyster Gates, Bun B, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil' Jon, DMX, Tech N9ne, Twista, Young Jeezy, Cassie and more.

For Bad Boy, it is the first album release since the rapper's "Half Naked & Almost Famous" EP on March 20 and the first LP release since Diddy/Dirty Money's "Last Train to Paris" all the way back on December 14, 2010.

You can pick up the physical album on Amazon.com (standard, deluxe) and the digital album on iTunes (standard, deluxe) and Amazon.com (standard, deluxe).

Below, check out the the covers and track listings for both the standard and deluxe editions.

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On October 9, Best Buy will be offering an exclusive bundle of Machine Gun Kelly's "Lace Up." With the deluxe edition of the CD, the bundle will include a t-shirt and temporary tattoo. You can view a picture of the shirt and order online.

In an interview with HotNewHipHop, Machine Gun Kelly was asked who he'd like to collaborate with on his next project, that he wasn't able to work with on "Lace Up." He mentioned Eminem, Radiohead and Christina Aguilera. Other topics include the dangers of partying too much, the sound of his album and more.

JAM'N 94.5 had Machine Gun Kelly on for a live stream interview. It's a good watch. Nothing particularly newsworthy, just a lot of random stuff. Part 1 ends with a fire alarm.

In the clip below, shot at the Bad Boy dinner prior to the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Diddy presents Machine Gun Kelly with a gold plaque for "Wild Boy." The single was certified gold by the RIAA in mid-September. The look on MGK's face, when he realizes it is his single, is priceless.

Earlier this week, Machine Gun Kelly released the trailer for the "Lace Up" documentary, which will document the making of his album. Check out a clip from the documentary below, where Machine Gun Kelly and DMX meet and collaborate for "D3mons," a cut from the album.

Machine Gun Kelly appeared on MTV's RapFix Live on Wednesday for a really solid interview with Sway.

They talked about MGK being "more positive" and evolving as a person, what he saw at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, what happened at the Microsoft store and more. He also talked politics with Ryan Leslie, offered advice to Red Pill and performed a verse from the album. Watch all of the clips below.

MGK and Ryan Leslie Meet


MGK's "Lace Up" Includes a Few Old "Gems"

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In an interview with CAVE Magazine, Machine Gun Kelly discussed his experience performing at WrestleMania, what songs inspired him to be an artist, his favorite tracks on "Lace Up" and more.

Sony's Music Unlimited subscription service is offering a special "Lace Up: The Prelude" EP that features "Meant to Be," a track that is exclusive to the service. You can sign up for a 14 day free trial to get a listen.