Machine Gun Kelly's "Cliché" has TikTok in a dance frenzy
Machine Gun Kelly is making his case for the song of the summer.
Why it matters: The Cleveland entertainer's latest single, "Cliché," made the cover of Spotify's New Music Friday playlist last week and has launched a social media trend.
It could soon join songs like "Bad Things" and "My Ex's Best Friend" as one of MGK's biggest hits to date.
The intrigue:"Cliché" takes its inspiration from the glory days of MTV's "Total Request Live."
The music video is loaded with intentionally corny lyrics, boy band dance moves and a closing rain sequence the "Step Up" movie franchise would be proud of.
What they're saying:""If 'TRL' in the nineties was still going … it would be up there," Machine Gun Kelly said while walking the red carpet at Sunday's American Music Awards.
The 35-year-old, who just had a baby with actress Megan Fox, will continue his nostalgia trip by performing at the Warped Tour 30th anniversary shows in Washington, D.C. next month and Orlando in November.
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