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Ciara Shows Off Body In Skintight Jeweled Bodysuit

Ciara shared a short video clip of herself on Instagram, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. The “Body Party” songstress posed in a huge hat that covered half her face, including her eyes. She wore a skintight jeweled bodysuit which showed off her figure. Ciara sat down with one leg raised and glowed while the sun […]

By Fabio Magnocavallo | 3y ago

Kendrick Lamar Gives Touching Tribute To Mac Miller

On Wednesday, several artists paid tribute to the late Mac Miller, and it was very touching to see how many lives the rapper had touched in his short lifetime. The tributes were all part of Complex’s Late Night with Peter Rosenberg. Kendrick Lamar reminisced about the departed rapper’s amazing sense of humor in the clip, […]

By Kristin Clifford | 5y ago

Kesha Wanted To Prove That She ‘Deserved To Be There’ In Grammy Performance

This year at the Grammy’s, Kesha sang her hit song “Praying” after taking her life back, at least in part, by releasing her first new album in five years, Rainbow, last August. After rocketing to the top of pop charts with her first album Animal, Kesha spent years locked in a legal battle with her […]

By Rachel Dillin | 5y ago

Did Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Really Steal ‘Thrift Shop’ From A New Orleans Jazz Musician?

It looks like Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are not only getting someone else’s clothes at a thrift shop, but also going to other artists to steal their beat and horn melodies. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ breakthrough hit wasn’t an original https://t.co/54XfzxUT8S pic.twitter.com/7mAPHnQ0bo — DiverseTrends (@DiverseTrends) May 10, 2017 This is exactly what jazz musician Paul […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

Macklemore And Ryan Lewis: Musicians Sued Over ‘Thrift Shop’ & ‘Neon Cathedral’ Beats, Composition ‘Heist’

The song ‘Thrift Shop’ was released in the year 2012 as the fifth single from the album The Heist. Backed up by the beats of Ryan Lewis, artist and performer Macklemore poked fun at the money-oriented content of today’s rap music. The duo’s ode to thrifty shopping, looking for “your Grandpa’s style” quickly gained popularity […]

By Jennifer Swarthout | 6y ago

Macklemore Takes A Stand For Black Lives Matter, Even If It Costs Him Fans

Macklemore is one of the more prominent musicians who has been composing songs to vehemently protest against the hate crimes directed towards African Americans. In collaboration with Ryan Lewis, Macklemore has produced an extremely confrontational song titled “White Privilege II” in support of the Black Lives Matter social movement that aims to raise its voice […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Macklemore Says His Show Is The ‘Greatest Show On Earth,’ Can’t Get Enough Of His Baby Daughter

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have had “the greatest show on Earth,” according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Or at least that’s what they think. As bold as it would sound, that’s exactly what Ben Haggerty, aka Macklemore, said when he first stepped into Qudos Bank Arena, Olympic Park in Australia. https://www.instagram.com/p/BI4mAvbBQfI/?taken-by=macklemore&hl=en However, even though the […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Macklemore And Bryan Cranston Join Forces To Urge Americans To Vote Against Donald Trump, Contribute To Olympic Anthem

Macklemore is one of many celebrities who have been vocal against the injustices faced by African Americans. Despite being a white American, Macklemore has stood his ground in fighting against racism. In fact, he has called upon other white celebrities like Iggy Azalea to join the fight against racism. According to Vibe, the “Same Love” […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

‘F*** Donald Trump’ Rap Sweet Music For YG, ‘FDT Part 2’ Features Macklemore, G-Eazy

“F*** Donald Trump” may have been said by some who are not impressed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, but for rapper YG, the profanity-laced song, known as “FDT” by some, “F*** Donald Trump” is gaining some steam. “As young people with an interest in the future of America… We have to exercise our intelligence […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

Macklemore Comments On Alton Sterling & Police Brutality

In a recent Instagram post, rapper Macklemore comments on Alton Sterling’s murder and the police brutality that made the father of two a victim earlier this week. He insists that unless white people acknowledge the problem and take action to “hold the system accountable” and do that soon, nothing will change: “How many more murders […]

By Bradleigh Ann Walker | 7y ago

Orlando Shooting: Nicki Minaj Fan Calls Out Rap Star For Not Acknowledging Tragedy, Does He Have A Point?

A longtime fan of hip-hop star Nicki Minaj has become the center of attention today for questioning why the performer hasn’t publicly relayed any thoughts on the Orlando shooting tragedy. In a Twitter post made Tuesday, Johnny Berrios, a gay man who, at one point, was followed by the Queens-born musician on the social media […]

By Jonathan Brown | 7y ago

Iggy Azalea Spills The Tea On Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, And Macklemore

Iggy Azalea didn’t plead the fifth on Wednesday night. The Australian rapper made an appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, in which she opened up about her fellow pop artists. Let’s first start off with the Britney Spears feud rumors. Azalea candidly said what it was like to work with the pop princess […]

By Chanel Adams | 7y ago

Adele Has More Music On The Horizon — Learn The Singer’s Plans For New Material

Adele has just released her widely successful album 25, but there is still a possibility that more new music will be heard from the British singer before the year is over. Despite this massive success 25 has enjoyed, Adele has already started to hint about her next project. According to The Independent, Adele announced the […]

By Ernie Howell | 7y ago

Macklemore Opens Up About Iggy Azalea Feud, Says He Should Have Notified The Rapper Of Name Drop

Macklemore is finally opening up about his feud with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. In an interview with Billboard magazine, he opens up about his song “White Privilege II” in which he talks about how Caucasian artists use the staples that African Americans have created in music for their own gain, and how appropriating culture is […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

Macklemore: ‘White Privilege II’ Gains Supporters Amid Twitter Feud

While Macklemore currently faces an array of criticism after the release of his new single, “White Privilege II,” he’s also beginning to gain supporters, including celebrities who state the rapper is “telling the truth.” CNN reports that the lyrics of Macklemore’s newly-released single, which delves in police shootings and racism, created a stir of controversy […]

By Leigh Egan | 7y ago

Macklemore Slams Iggy Azalea, Becomes The Latest Rapper To Take Shots At Her

Add rapper Macklemore to the list of Iggy Azalea haters. The Seattle rapper threw shade at the Australian singer in his new song “White Privelege II” for a claim that she has contributed to the appropriation of black culture – an accusation Azalea is quite familiar with. “You’ve exploited and stolen the music, the moment, […]

By Michael Dolce | 7y ago

Miley Cyrus On Remix Of Kanye West’s ‘Black Skinhead’ Amid Macklemore Accusations On ‘White Privilege II’ Track

Is Miley Cyrus making a case for Macklemore’s recent release “White Privilege II” with her remix of Kanye West’s “Black Skinhead?” Miley and Kanye collaborated on the remix more than two years ago, but the controversial pairing has just recently been leaked, according to Vulture. The timing of Miley’s collaboration with Kanye comes just on […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 7y ago

Macklemore Tries To Call Out Miley Cyrus For ‘White Privilege’ After Exploiting Gay And Hip Hop Community

Macklemore’s 2013 gay rights anthem “Same Love” didn’t hit the heart of the LGBT community. Instead, it stabbed the hearts of a community that has been trying to work for decades to overcome discrimination. The LGBT community was thrown an exploitative, money-making insult by an act who probably never cared about the rights of the […]

By Daryl Deino | 7y ago

Will Caitlyn Jenner Really Get A Butt Lift After Advice From Kim Kardashian?

If you are to believe the tabloids, Khloe and Kim Kardashian have suggested to Caitlyn Jenner that she gets a butt lift. They believe Caitlyn’s butt is too flat. Gossip Cop has the news. “Caitlyn Jenner has been advised in the past not to go under the knife, but the reality diva can’t resist a […]

By Daryl Deino | 7y ago

Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Release ‘White Privilege II’ Amid Praise And Pessimism

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, the hip-hop duo who scored significant attention with “Same Love” in 2012, are getting a great deal of media attention once more with “White Privilege II,” a follow-up to their song “White Privilege,” which was released in 2005. Featuring poet and singer Jamila Woods, the song was released in support of […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

Macklemore Shares Cat Nap Photo With Daughter Sloane, Is ‘Feeling Great’ About New Album [Video]

Macklemore, who became a father in May, shared a sweet snap on Instagram of a father-daughter nap, reports Entertainment Tonight. The photo, which featured Macklemore sleeping next to his swaddled daughter during a daytime nap, was captioned, “There is nothing better.” Certainly for Macklemore, who has called his daughter “the love of [his] life,” there […]

By Maat van Uitert | 8y ago

Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Release “Downtown” Music Video Ahead Of VMAs [Watch]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have released their newest single, “Downtown,” ahead of the 2015 Video Music Awards. It’s been nearly three years since the duo released a single, and now they are back and better than ever! “Here it is! World Premiere: Downtown Official Music Video Feat Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz & […]

By Lindsay McCane | 8y ago

Macklemore Announces Birth Of His Baby Girl With Song Featuring Ed Sheeran

Macklemore and Tricia Davis are now married, and the parents of Sloane Ava Simone Haggerty. The rapper, along with Ryan Lewis and Ed Sheeran, has released a song called “Growing Up (Sloane’s Song)” which features father and daughter on the cover as a means of an announcement. The couple, who were engaged for two years, […]

By Amy Feinstein | 8y ago

Macklemore Relapse With Sleeping Pills & Marijuana Revealed With Ryan Lewis: How Rapper Got Sober [Video]

Macklemore revealed his relapse, which included using marijuana and sleeping pills, in Complex. The rapper’s battle with addiction was temporarily lost when Macklemore felt pressured by fame and relapsed with drugs to escape, reported MSN. “I held it together for a while. But, eventually, I stopped going to my 12-step meetings. I was burnt out. […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

Macklemore On Drug Relapse: ‘I Was Burnt Out’ And ‘Super-Stressed’

Rapper Macklemore opened up about his struggles with drug abuse and relapse in a recent interview. In the August-September, 2015, issue of Complex magazine, the 32-year-old rapper expressed that he does not feel very different than a much younger version of himself. “I don’t feel like I’m grown up. I feel like I’m a kid. […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Macklemore Baby Announcement Video Gets 1M+ Views on YouTube [Video]

Macklemore is known for doing things differently, and the rapper’s latest hit is a YouTube video titled “A Surprise from Ben and Tricia,” which features Macklemore – whose real name is Ben Haggerty – and his fiancée, Tricia Davis, beaming over hearing the heartbeat of their baby. Google reports that searches for Macklemore and Tricia […]

By Paula Mooney | 8y ago

Macklemore Talks Azealia Banks Controversy, And Discusses White Privilege [Video]

Macklemore threw in his two cents in the ongoing discussion on race, hip hop and cultural appropriation during an hour long interview with Hot 97. “Just because there’s been more successful white rappers, you cannot disregard where this culture came from and our place in it as white people,” he said. “This is not a […]

By Tresha Barrett | 8y ago

Macklemore, Tricia, And The Baby: Fans Respond To Baby Video In Different Ways

“Congratulations, Macklemore!” Responses are buzzing around social media as Seattle native Ben Haggerty, also known as Macklemore, announced on January 3, 2015 that he and his fiance are expecting their first child. However, his public announcement was incredibly personal. Macklemore actually brought his fans into the ultrasound room with him and Tricia. During the morning […]

By Antonio J. Newell | 8y ago

Azealia Banks Gets Emotional While Explaining The Real Reason She Called Out Iggy Azalea

Similar names aside, Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea seem to have nothing more in common than a mutual love of hip hop. And while Azealia has made it clear that she does not believe Iggy should be receiving Grammy accolades in the hip hop genre because of her lack of hip hop qualities and, well, […]

By Tresha Barrett | 8y ago

Macklemore On The Front Line: Rapper Marched In Seattle’s Ferguson Verdict Protest [Video]

Macklemore was only one of thousands who stood ready to protest after the decision in Ferguson, Missouri, to not file charges against the cop who shot and killed Michael Brown. According to TMZ, Macklemore was spotted on the front line during protests in his hometown of Seattle on Monday evening. While the rapper attempted to […]

By Cassie Boss | 8y ago

Drake Disses Macklemore’s Music And Grammy Win

Is a music rivalry brewing between Drake and Macklemore? If there is, then we know where it heated up — at the ESPY Awards. Drake hosted the awards, and during the ceremony, he took Macklemore to task for his Grammy wins. Back when the pop/rap artist won his Grammy awards, everyone was angered that he […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Macklemore Mocks Jews? Singer Says No, But…

Was singer Macklemore mocking Jewish people on Friday night with a seemingly horribly offensive costume donned while performing “Thrift Shop?” Macklemore is currently receiving a lot of backlash for the strange display and many are pointing out that the rapper behind the tolerance-promoting song “Same Love” may have been… well, slightly hypocritical. The controversy got […]

By Kim LaCapria | 9y ago

Ryan Lewis Starts Nonprofit With Macklemore After Revealing His Mother Is HIV-Positive

Huge announcement coming out of the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis camp today. According to several reports, Ryan Lewis, the quiet producer, musician and DJ who works with rap star Macklemore has revealed that his mother is HIV-positive. The naturally shy artist, who has been working with Macklemore since 2006 via a Myspace interaction, revealed a […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Kendrick Lamar ‘Surprised’ By Macklemore’s Post-Grammys Text

Kendrick Lamar recently admitted that he was a little surprised to receive a text from Macklemore after the 2014 Grammy Awards. Fans were definitely a little shocked when Macklemore and Ray Lewis’ The Heist took home the award for Best Rap Album at this year’s event. Even the winner was a little shocked to take […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Kendrick Lamar Receives Apology From Macklemore, Drake Isn’t Impressed

Kendrick Lamar recently received an apology from fellow rapper Macklemore after he took home the trophy for Best Rap Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards. Many people were a little irritated that Macklemore and Ray Lewis took home the award at the event earlier this year. In addition to beating Lamar, The Heist managed to […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Lil Wayne Put On Blast For Supporting The Gay Community

Lil Wayne and Macklemore have recently found themselves in the middle of a taboo topic that still plagues the urban culture of hip hop today. According to Pink News, Europe’s largest gay news service, rapper Daylyt has condemned acts like Lil Wayne and Macklemore for getting caught up in pushing for LGBT rights. It’s smart […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Lil Wayne Tried To ‘Sneak Into The Gay World,’ Says Rapper Daylyt

Battle rapper Daylyt has a few choice words for Lil Wayne and Macklemore regarding their support of the gay community. Once news that Macklemore and Ray Lewis snagged the trophy for Best Rap Album started making the rounds online, it didn’t take very long for several rapper to share their opinions with the world. One […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Kendrick Lamar Reacts To Grammy Snub

The world was all a twitter when Kendrick Lamar wasn’t awarded Best Rap Album at the Grammy awards on Sunday night. Even the winner of the night, Macklemore, was in disbelief over Lamar’s snub. Since Sunday night, we haven’t heard much from Lamar’s end, even though we have heard plenty from Macklemore. Lamar has finally […]

By Niki Cruz | 9y ago

Macklemore Homophobic, 9/11 Conspiracy Tweets Surface, Apologises To Kendrick Lamar For Grammy ‘Robbery’

Macklemore turned into an overnight celebrity after his surprising Grammy’s victory over the weekend, but now old tweets have re-surfaced that could damage the musician’s career. Macklemore was awarded four awards at Sunday’s ceremony for his album, The Heist, and singles, “One Love” and “Thrift Shop.” But just one look at his Twitter account shows […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 9y ago

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win Big At Grammys

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis surprisingly triumphed at the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, taking home four awards. The duo picked up the best new artist and rap album gongs for their record, The Heist, as well as best rap song and best rap performance for their single, “Thrift Shop.” Macklemore made sure to thank fans, […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 9y ago

Macklemore Speaks Out Against Racial Profiling

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis won an American Music Award for their hit album The Heist. Although they were not present during the award ceremony, Macklemore appeared via satellite from Miami, Florida. The famed rapper used the opportunity to mention Trayvon Martin and speak out against racial profiling. On February 26, 2012, 17-year-old Martin was shot […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 9y ago

American Music Award Nominations: Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Lead The Way

The nominations for the 41st American Music Awards have been announced and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are leading the way. Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have picked up six nominations including Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and Single Of The Year. Mackelmore will have to beat out Florida Georgia Line, Ariana Grande, […]

By Dan Evon | 10y ago

Macklemore Says White People Have To Acknowledge Racial Privilege

Macklemore may be a white rapper, but he’s also super aware of how that informs his experience in relation to other rap big names. Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, burst onto the scene last year with his catchy smash hit Thrift Shop. The infectious tune itself even made reference to and critique of […]

By Kim LaCapria | 10y ago

MTV VMA Nominations Are Announced, Timberlake And Macklemore Lead The Pack

This morning, the MTV VMA nominations were announced, and, in our eyes there were no surprises; then again, the network has really surpassed their era in surprising its viewers. That said, the list of nominations are pretty solid for songs that we’ve heard over and over by now. Something that should come as no shock […]

By Niki Cruz | 10y ago

Macklemore Twitter Rage Over OKC ‘Blunder’ Using ‘Can’t Hold Us’ [Video]

Macklemore, one of the best known faces of Seattle rap and a staunch advocate of his hometown, recently heard a rumor that got his blood boiling. According to reports, the Oklahoma City Thunder is blasting “Can’t Hold Us,” the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis hit, to pump up the crowd during home games at the Chesapeake […]

By Elaine Radford | 10y ago

Macklemore Debut On SNL: Viewers React [Video]

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were first-time Saturday Night Live (SNL) musical features on March 2 when they performed high-energy versions of “Can’t Hold Us” and “Thrift Shop,” according to Billboard. The program was hosted by shorter-than-average comedian Kevin Hart, who sparked some controversy with a sketch where he played 9-year-old Oscar-nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis being […]

By Elaine Radford | 10y ago

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