Macklemore

Benjamin Haggerty, known by his stage name Macklemore, is a multi‑platinum, Grammy‑award‑winning rapper who made history as an independent artist through a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and international reach. Macklemore first rose to fame with Ryan Lewis and their self‑produced 2012 album The Heist, which became one of the biggest albums of the 21st century, spawning two diamond singles: “Can’t Hold Us” ft. Ray Dalton and “Thrift Shop” ft. Wanz”. Since then, Macklemore has released several chart‑topping albums and singles, amassing billions of streams and views and building a massive global fanbase.

A lifelong resident of Seattle, Macklemore has always felt the need to use his platform, resources, and creativity to address issues of racial and social justice. He is co‑founder of The Residency, a hip‑hop and youth development program that has become one of the most important opportunities for emerging artists in the region. Drawing on his own struggles with drugs and alcohol, he has consistently raised awareness around addiction and recovery. More recently, he has become one of the most visible voices in the entertainment industry to speak out against the genocide in Palestine. Hinds Hall, released in 2024, has become a powerful anthem in support of Palestinian freedom and justice.