Machine Gun Kelly is the epitome of edge as he arrives to the Troubadour

Machine Gun Kelly and Avril Lavigne were among the star-studded group of artists that participated in a YouTube Music Nights livestream on Thursday.  

The artists, also including Chase Hudson and Renforshort, were recruits of Yungblud, who organized an episode of The Yungblud Show Live in Los Angeles to benefit National Independent Venue Association’s Emergency Relief Fund. 

As performers arrived to tape the special at the Troubadour on Wednesday, Kelly (born Colson Baker) could be seen with his hood up and rocking a pair of leather pants. 

Ready to perform: Machine Gun Kelly was among the star-studded group of artists that participated in a YouTube Music Nights livestream on Thursday

With a bottle of Fiji Water in one hand, he made sure to hydrate before his performance. 

He also was seen briefly speaking to Yungblud, who wore a face mask and bright red trousers during their conversation. 

The I Think I’m Okay singer later slid off his facial covering as he prepared to host the prerecorded livestream. 

Ready to rock: As performers arrived to tape the special at the Troubadour on Wednesday, Kelly (born Colson Baker) could be seen with his hood up and rocking a pair of leather pants.

Ready to rock: As performers arrived to tape the special at the Troubadour on Wednesday, Kelly (born Colson Baker) could be seen with his hood up and rocking a pair of leather pants.

Generous: The I Think I'm Okay singer later slid off his facial covering as he prepared to host the prerecorded livestream

Generous: The I Think I’m Okay singer later slid off his facial covering as he prepared to host the prerecorded livestream

Renforshort, an 18-year-old a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto, was seen wearing an oversized white button-down and ripped tights. 

While toting a floral arrangement, the rising star appeared in high spirits with a smile across her face. 

She competed her edgy look with a pair of knee-high boots with metallic buckles on the front.  

Rising star: Renforshort, an 18-year-old a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto, was seen wearing an oversized white button-down and ripped tights

Rising star: Renforshort, an 18-year-old a Canadian singer and songwriter from Toronto, was seen wearing an oversized white button-down and ripped tights

'This was a monumental moment in my career. It became bigger than any of us ever anticipated,' Yungblud, 23, said in a statement about the event

‘This was a monumental moment in my career. It became bigger than any of us ever anticipated,’ Yungblud, 23, said in a statement about the event

Duet: He continued: 'I'm craving to get back on stage every single day and can't wait to do this with some incredible guests. It's been so hard for independent venues'

Duet: He continued: ‘I’m craving to get back on stage every single day and can’t wait to do this with some incredible guests. It’s been so hard for independent venues’

‘This was a monumental moment in my career. It became bigger than any of us ever anticipated,’ Yungblud, 23, said in a statement about the event. 

He continued: ‘I’m craving to get back on stage every single day and can’t wait to do this with some incredible guests. It’s been so hard for independent venues.’ 

The British singer went on to state that ‘independent venues are the backbone of the music industry and give young artists the chance to have their music heard.’

Offering his support: The British singer went on to state that ' independent venues are the backbone of the music industry and give young artists the chance to have their music heard'

Offering his support: The British singer went on to state that ‘ independent venues are the backbone of the music industry and give young artists the chance to have their music heard’

For the fans: Exactly one year after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on Thursday, he noted 'everyone has been missing a rock & roll show' and thought it was 'about time' to give fans one

For the fans: Exactly one year after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on Thursday, he noted ‘everyone has been missing a rock & roll show’ and thought it was ‘about time’ to give fans one

Exactly one year after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on Thursday, he noted ‘everyone has been missing a rock & roll show’ and thought it was ‘about time’ to give fans one. 

Tommy Lee, KSI and Lil Huddy also performed at the event. 

Lavigne and Yungblud surprised fans by singing her 2002 hit I’m With You together. 

Star-studded group: Tommy Lee, KSI and Lil Huddy also performed at the event

Star-studded group: Tommy Lee, KSI and Lil Huddy also performed at the event

Iconic: Lavigne and Yungblud surprised fans by singing her 2002 hit I'm With You together

Iconic: Lavigne and Yungblud surprised fans by singing her 2002 hit I’m With You together

‘Oh my God, I am in disbelief, I can’t believe that just f**king happened to be honest. It was beautiful, mesmerizing,’ Yungblud after their performance. ‘She’s such a f**king rock ‘n roll star and like one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.’ 

Not long after the show aired, Machine Gun Kelly teased he would be releasing a new single. 

‘New song at midnight,’ he told his more than 7.8 million Instagram followers.  

Surprise! Not long after the show aired, Machine Gun Kelly teased he would be releasing a new single

Surprise! Not long after the show aired, Machine Gun Kelly teased he would be releasing a new single