Macklemore

Ben Haggerty , known by his stage name Macklemore and formerly Professor Macklemore, is an American singer and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. His stage name originated from his childhood it was the name of his madeup superhero. Since 2000, he has independently released one mixtape, three EPs, and four albums. He has significantly collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as Macklemore amp Ryan Lewis.

Haggerty was born to Bill Haggerty and Julie Schott. Haggerty is one of two boys and was raised with his brother Tim in Seattle, Washington. His ethnicity is primarily Irish. Haggerty was six years old when hip hop first came into his life by way of Digital Underground. According to a YouTube interview with Macklemore, he listened to parental advisory music from the radio when he was an underage youth.

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