Macklemore, real name Ben Haggerty, is an American rapper and songwriter from Seattle, Washington who vaulted to fame after releasing "Thrift Shop," which hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard chart in 2013.
Early Life (Childhood)hip hop first came into Haggerty's life when he was six years old. Macklemore was 15 when he started writing lyrics. At Garfield High School, Macklemore with other students started a hip-hop group called Elevated Elements and released an album in 2000 called "Progress". He earned a bachelor's degree from The Evergreen State College in 2009.
Interesting FactsThe name "Macklemore" name originated from his childhood. It was the name of his made-up superhero. Since 2000, he has independently released one mixtape, three EPs, and four albums. He has significantly collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
Personal LifeHe became engaged to his girlfriend of seven years, Tricia Davis, on January 2013. They married one month after the birth of their daughter Sloane Ava Simone Haggerty in May 29, 2015.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTHe won Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards for his work on the 2012 album The Heist.
RumorThere had been rumors that he's gay but Mackemore has confirmed that he's straight on atalk show with Chelsea Handler.
