Macklemore

Macklemore's real name, Ben Haggerty, was born in Seattle Washington on June 19, 1983. He is a white rapper who has released one mixtape, 2 albums, and 3 EP's. Macklemore signed with a small label, and turned down all the major labels, such as turning down Jimmy Iovine, which he wrote a song about in his album "The Heist". His song "Thrift shop" and "Can't Hold Us" sailed through billboards, making number one. His album "The Heist" reached number 2 on Billboard's top 200. Macklemore has battled with drug and alcohol addictions, and writes some of his music about it. His song "Otherside" raps about addictions to codeine use, and how it affects the music industry. He also raps about weed, and other drugs, and how he has relapsed and battled his whole life against them. Macklemore also wrote a song about how gay marriage should be legal everywhere, because people should have the right to marry who they love. He titled this song "Same Love" and it reached number 11 on billboards top 100 charts. Macklemore is a great role model, and his concerts are very exciting. If you're looking for a good role model, I suggest you listen to some of Macklemore's music.