Who are Macklemore & Ryan Lewis? How Did They Become Famous?

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are an American hip hop duo consisting of rapper Ben Haggerty (Macklemore) and DJ/producer Ryan Lewis. They rose to fame in 2012 with their single "Thrift Shop," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won two Grammy Awards.

Their success was attributed to their innovative musical style, which blended hip hop with funk, soul, and pop influences. Their lyrics often explored social issues, such as poverty, addiction, and social injustice.

Their debut album, "The Heist," released in 2012, was a commercial and critical success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide. They followed up with the album "This Unruly Mess I've Made" in 2016, which also charted high on the Billboard 200.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are known for their philanthropy and social activism. They founded the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Foundation, which supports organizations working to combat poverty and addiction.

  • Who is the rapper in Macklemore & Ryan Lewis? Ben Haggerty (Macklemore)
  • What is the name of their debut album? The Heist
  • Which song brought them to fame? Thrift Shop
  • What genre of music do they perform? Hip hop
  • What are they known for outside of music? Philanthropy and social activism
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Concert Tickets
  • The Heist Vinyl Record
  • Thrift Shop T-Shirt
  • Macklemore x Nike Air Max 1 "Goodwill"
  • Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Biography

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