Is there a bromance going on? The love affair of Miami Heat's LeBron James with Macklemore is simply cute to fans of both of these guys. Read More »
That makes one of us. Apparently, God-King Of Paleface Rappers Eminem thinks Macklemore is "dope." Read More »
The American Music Awards is the latest example of why we can't have nice things. Leading the pack in nominations on the online-ballot-decided, populist awards show is none other than walking gimmick/scratchy voiced so-so rapper Macklemore (and his producer/partner-in-crime Ryan Lewis, who I can't knock because the beats and hooks are solid). Read More »
While "Crooked Smile" may be about embracing imperfection, J. Cole is not satisfied with anything less than the best for the single's music video. The Born Sinner rapper revealed to Miss Info that the video is being pushed back and re-shot. Read More »
You may not like his music, but you have to appreciate his honesty. Sticking with the same line of copping to cultural appropriation that he did in his recent Wu-Tang freestyle, Macklemore admitted in his Rolling Stone cover story that a large part of "Thrift Shop"'s success is his own whiteness. Read More »
Oh My God. I think Macklemore just made me a fan with his freestyle over Wu-Tang Clan's "Triumph." The "Thrift Shop" rapper directly addressed all of his detractors in a freestyle that just needs to be heard, period. Over the course of a few minutes, Macklemore cops to claims of cultural appropriation, "white privelege" based attacks and showcases his own awe at how famous he has become. Also, there's an amazing interview at the beginning where Macklemore explains the R. Kelly bashing in his hit single. Read More »
Billboard has announced the numbers behind the best-selling songs and albums from the first half of 2013. There's good news and bad news for the music industry. Read More »
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' ode to bargain shopping "Thrift Shop" is an absolute monster, and it doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. The track just broke the record for longest running #1 rap single on Billboard Magazine's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at 12 weeks. The spot previously belonged to DJ Khaled- who, it can officially be said, is no longer the best- and his track "I'm On One". Read More »
Let it never be said that Macklemore puts on a persona with reporters. TMZ caught up with Macklemore after a flight and the "Thrift Shop" and "Same Love" rapper let it all hang out. Read More »
Saturday Night Live returns this weekend with hilarious host Kevin Hart and musical guest Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. While shooting promos for this Saturday's live airing of the popular sketch comedy show, Hart answered some questions about his role as host, the history of SNL, and what brought him to this point in his career. Clearly a big moment for anybody, it is especially important for such a hard working comedian to somehow come out of nowhere and get the coveted hosting job. Read More »
"Thrift Shop" rappers Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have thrown in their support for gay athletes and musicians in the "You Can Play" gay awareness campaign video. Read More »