Grammy Award-Winning Hip-Hop Duo; Creators of "Thrift Shop" & "Same Love"; Influential Independent Artists
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Biography
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are an American hip-hop duo from Seattle, Washington, recognized for their influence on mainstream rap. Rapper Macklemore, born Ben Haggerty, began his career as an independent artist, releasing solo work before overcoming personal challenges with substance abuse. Producer and DJ Ryan Lewis, a Spokane native, initially connected with Macklemore through promotional photography, leading to their formal musical collaboration. The duo released their debut EP, "The VS. EP," which reached number seven on the iTunes Hip-Hop chart.
Their breakthrough came with the independently released debut studio album, "The Heist," which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and produced several notable singles. "Thrift Shop," featuring Wanz, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks and reached number one on 24 charts worldwide, marking a significant achievement for an independent release. "Can't Hold Us" also reached number one on the Hot 100, making Macklemore & Ryan Lewis the first duo to send their first two debut singles to the top of both the Hot 100 and Top 40 Radio charts simultaneously. The album sold more than 1.5 million copies in the United States, with "Thrift Shop" surpassing six million copies sold domestically.
The duo addressed social issues through their music, notably with "Same Love," a hip-hop anthem supporting marriage equality featuring Mary Lambert. The song became the first Top 40 track in the United States to promote and celebrate same-sex marriage and played a role during Washington State's Referendum 74 campaign. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis performed "Same Love" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in a ceremony where Queen Latifah officiated 33 couples' marriages live on air. That night, the duo won four Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance.
Their second album, "This Unruly Mess I've Made," continued their chart success with the platinum-certified single "Downtown," featuring Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, and Kool Moe Dee. After the album's promotional cycle, the duo announced a hiatus, with both artists pursuing independent creative projects. Lewis continued in music production, while Macklemore released solo material. The duo later reunited with the single "Next Year."
Throughout their career, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have appeared on major platforms including "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," and "Saturday Night Live," and have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Billboard, TIME, and GQ, reflecting their ongoing impact in hip-hop and popular culture.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Videos
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS - WHITE WALLS - FEAT ...
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis present the official music video for White Walls feat. ScHoolboy Q and Hollis.
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