Machine Gun Kelly is hailed as 'pop punk's crown prince' by Billboard amid controversy

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Billboard has hailedMachine Gun Kelly as'pop punk's crown prince' amidrecent controversy surrounding several unearthed clips, one of which saw him admit to wanting to pursue an underage Kendall Jenner.The 31-year-old musician is featured on the magazine's March cover, which was unveiled Wednesday.For the Billboard cover shoot - which was conducted weeks before his current scandal - MGK is seen with a pearl and rhinestone crown atop his pink-dyed head as he posed with his hands pressed together in prayer.

Controversial:Billboard has hailed Machine Gun Kelly as 'pop punk's crown prince' amid recent controversy surrounding several unearthed clips, one of saw him admit to wanting to pursue an underage Kendall Jenner.

The 31-year-old musician is featured on the magazine's March cover, which was unveiled WednesdayHe had on a silky blue button down shirt, an O-ring choker necklace, and a number of statement rings.

He was surrounded by pink, glitter-covered roses and a white lattice panel was propped up behind him.Interior images show the rapper-turned-rocker striking poses in the famous Pink Palace in Northridge, California, which is described as a 'luxurious, cheeky, baby pink midcentury modern villa.' MGK was photographed by Miley Cyrus' go-to photographerVijat Mohindra and styled byAdam Ballheim.His pastel pink hair, which coordinated perfectly with the Pink Palace's Barbie-worthy interior, was courtesy of hairstylistDimitris Giannetos.In the interview - which aimed to amp up the excitement for the hitmaker's forthcoming album Mainstream Sellout - Machine Gun Kelly referred to himself as rock's long-needed 'defibrillator' as he discussed the current pop punk revival.