25 Facts About Macklemore

In June 2017, Macklemore released "Glorious", a single featuring Skylar Grey, which marked his return to the music industry as well as his first major single produced without Lewis since his mainstream breakthrough.

Macklemore was raised with his brother Tim in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Macklemore was interested in reaching a younger generation through his music and became part of a program focusing on education and cultural identity called "Gateways for Incarcerated Youth", where he facilitated music workshops.

Macklemore used his experience with substance abuse to create the mixtape's song "Otherside", which samples the Red Hot Chili Peppers song of the same title.

In January 2015, Macklemore announced via Twitter that his third studio album would be released sometime in the second half of that year.

On January 15,2016, Macklemore released a teaser video on his YouTube channel revealing the name of his third studio album, This Unruly Mess I've Made, and announcing that it was scheduled to be released on February 26,2016.

Also in 2016, Macklemore released two solo singles, "Drug Dealer" and "Wednesday Morning".

On June 15,2017, Macklemore announced via his official Instagram that the duo were on hiatus.

On June 15,2017, Macklemore released "Glorious", featuring American singer Skylar Grey, as the lead single from Macklemore's second solo studio album Gemini.

On July 26,2017, Macklemore released "Marmalade", featuring American rapper Lil Yachty, as the second single from Macklemore's upcoming album.

Macklemore stated that it was one of his best performances due to the circumstances and thanked the fans in Sydney for the reception that he received throughout.

On December 11,2017, Macklemore announced an upcoming co-headlining tour with Kesha titled The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore.

On October 29,2021, Macklemore released a new single titled "Next Year", featuring American singer Windser.

Macklemore worked with Ryan Lewis on the single, marking their first collaboration in three years.

On July 22,2022, Macklemore released a new single, "Chant", featuring Australian musician Tones and I On August 19,2022, Macklemore released the single, "Maniac", featuring American musician Windser.

Macklemore became engaged to his girlfriend of seven years, Tricia Davis, on January 21,2013.

Macklemore said in a 2012 documentary that he spent most of his twenties trying to combat his addictions and destructive way of life:.

On May 14,2016, Macklemore appeared in US President Barack Obama's weekly address to talk about the dangers of addiction to opioids and prescription painkillers.

On September 29,2018, Macklemore headlined Recovery Fest in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Macklemore was hospitalized and given treatment; he eventually recovered from the episode.

Macklemore voiced his support of LGBT rights and same-sex marriage in the song "Same Love" released in 2012, which condemns homophobia in mainstream hip-hop, society, and mass media.

On May 16,2019, Macklemore received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award from MusiCares, in recognition of his support of MusiCares and the addiction recovery process.

Macklemore created a 12th Man promotional video and performed at the 2014 NFC Championship Game.

Macklemore is a fan of the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League; on April 18,2022, the Kraken announced that Macklemore had joined its ownership group.

Macklemore has an eclectic taste in art, including outlandish garments spouting sequins, fringe and feathers, a kitschy velvet painting of a bald eagle, an oil painting of Drake dancing and a Dan Lacey painting of a nude Justin Bieber.