Macklemore
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty
Macklemore is an American rapper from Seattle, Washington active since 2000.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter
- From
- Seattle, Washington
- Born
- June 19, 1983
- Years active
- 2000–present
Early life
A Seattle native, Ben Haggerty built an independent career with producer Ryan Lewis, releasing music without a major label.
Career
Their independent album "The Heist," with the chart-topping "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us," became a global phenomenon and a landmark of self-released success.
Major achievements
He won four Grammy Awards in 2014, including Best Rap Album, as a fully independent act.
Legacy
Macklemore demonstrated the power of independent distribution in the streaming era and addressed social themes in pop-rap.
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