Macklemore

Full Name: Benjamin Hammond Haggerty
Profession: Rapper and Singer-Songwriter

Biography: Macklemore is an American rapper and songwriter who gained mainstream fame with his 2012 album The Heist, produced in collaboration with Ryan Lewis. Their breakout single, "Thrift Shop," was a chart-topping hit and went on to win several awards, including two Grammy Awards.

Following the success of The Heist, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released another popular single, "Same Love," which became an anthem for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality. The song was performed live at the 2014 Grammy Awards in a segment that included Queen Latifah officiating mass weddings for 33 couples, both same-sex and opposite-sex.

Macklemore has been open about his struggles with substance abuse and has used his music as a platform to discuss this issue and advocate for recovery. In 2017, he released his second solo album, Gemini, which included collaborations with artists like Kesha and Skylar Grey.

Born: June 19, 1983
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Age: 41 years old

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini