There’s something about a career in the limelight that often lends itself to a life ofsubstance abuse.

In a recentInterview Magazinearticle, actor Dave Franco sat down with the untouchable, cool-beyond-cool rapperMachine Gun Kelly.

He doesn’t seem interested in denying or sugar-coating anything.

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He believes his introduction to substances came from growing up in a very conservative and controlling household.

“That made me rebel completely,” he confesses.

His new boo has been instrumental in his healing process

And as for the future?

Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly seems optimistic.

“I’m taking steps,” he says.

“I had my first therapy session last Thursday.

MGK and Megan Fox

That’s the first time I ever went.”

But he certainly hasn’t been going at this journey alone.