Miara Bonner
Born in Seattle, Washington, Macklemore took to performing as a child and was influenced by the likes of hip-hop groups Kris Kross and Digital Underground as well as pop superstar Michael Jackson. Eventually releasing solo work, such as "Open Your Eyes", he succumbed to drug abuse, entering rehab in 2008. He then partnered with producer, Ryan Lewis, and their duo became a huge success with their debut album, The Heist. The album's lead single, "Thrift Shop," eventually reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with sales of more than 6 million downloads. The duo's second single, "Can't Hold Us," reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart as well, making Macklemore & Ryan Lewis the first duo in music history to have their first two singles reach the top of the pop charts. This success set the platform for Macklemore's career, embarking on a full-fledged international tours since 2013.
Despite my blatant dislike for rap music, Macklemore's single, "White Privilege II" presents an honest and respectable perspective of rap. His various selection of tracks emphasize his powerful message, allowing the listener to understand his side of the concept "White Privilege". However, rather than placing his opinion at the center of his message, he incorporates audio recordings that include the interpretation of "Black Lives Matter" and "White Privilege" through the eyes of others.