Mind of a Stoner
2013 song by Machine Gun Kelly
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"Mind of a Stoner" is a song by American rapper Machine Gun Kelly.[1][2] It was released on June 23, 2013, for digital download by Bad Boy and Interscope.[3] The song features guest vocals from fellow American rapper Wiz Khalifa.[4]
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| Single by Machine Gun Kelly featuring Wiz Khalifa | ||||
| from the album Black Flag | ||||
| Released | June 23, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 2:49 | |||
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Background and release
MGK announced the mixtape on January 28, 2013.[5] On February 18, 2013, Kelly revealed the mixtape's title to be "Black Flag", along with the cover art. Black Flag was released on June 23, 2013, with "Mind of a Stoner" enlisted as the fifth track on the project.[6] The song was officially recognized as the fifth single on February 10, 2014.[7]
Music video
The music video was released February 11, 2014.[8] It was directed by Charlie Zwick, and features cameos from Kid Ink, and Danielle Fishel, whom he acknowledges as Topanga.[9] The video's concept shows Kelly speaking of his problems and personal troubles, walking up to a bus stop where Khalifa offers Kelly weed, and the rest of the video sees Kelly smoking his problems away.[10] as of 2024 the music video had attained over 190 million views, making it one of Baker's most popular.
Awards
| Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Ohio Hip Hop Awards | Best National Music Video | Won | [11] |
| Best National Collaboration | Won |