Macklemore

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Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and activist.

Macklemore
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Macklemore performing in Toronto during The Heist Tour on November 28, 2012
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Hammond Haggerty
Also known asProfessor Macklemore
Born (1983-06-19) June 19, 1983 (age 41)
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • activist
Years active2000–present
Labels
Associated acts
WebsiteOfficial website

The music video for his song "Thrift Shop" has been viewed more than 1 billion times on YouTube. It also reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.[1] He said he was influenced by Freestyle Fellowship, Aceyalone, Living Legends, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, and Talib Kweli during his earlier years.[2]

Macklemore is in support of gay rights, including same-sex marriage, and sang about it in the song "Same Love" which he also sings against homophobia in mass media, hip hop, and society.[3]

Macklemore was nominated for seven Grammy Awards at the 2014 Grammys.[4] Macklemore and Lewis won Best New Artist, Best Rap Album (The Heist), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance ("Thrift Shop").[5]

Early life

He was taught at Garfield High School and then Nathen Hale High School. His parents are named Bill Haggerty and Julie Haggerty. He has one brother named Tim Haggerty. Tim Haggerty sings on few of Macklemore's songs like: "And We Danced" and "American".

Career

In 2005 Macklemore released his first album, The Language of My World. In 2006 he met Ryan Lewis. They released an album together, The Heist. On January 26, 2014, Macklemore performed "Same Love" at the Grammy Awards.

Personal life

Macklemore became engaged to Tricia Davis on January 21, 2013.[6]

Discography

Albums

MacklemoreAlbums Media

References

  1. "Hot 100: 1-10 (Biggest Jump) Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
  2. "Youtube - Macklemore talks Otherside, Lil Wayne, Substance Abuse, Seattle Hip Hop, and more". YouTube. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
  3. "Macklemore's Gay Anthem". Studio360. Archived from the original on 2013-02-04. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
  4. "Grammy Awards 2014: Full Nominations List". Billboard. 7 December 2013. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5819883/grammy-awards-2014-full-nominations-list-complete-nominees. 
  5. http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/26/3894187/could-rap-have-big-night-at-grammys.html
  6. "@macklemore on Instagram: "After 7 years... I asked. And she said yes. The love of my life @baba_g"".

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