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Seattle rapper and songwriter behind “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Hold Us” and BEN, sharing personal stories, pop hooks and protest songs.
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- Full name
- Benjamin Hammond Haggerty
- Born
- June 19, 1983, in Seattle, Washington
- Work
- Rapper and songwriter
- Breakout
- The Heist with Ryan Lewis, released in 2012
- GRAMMY wins
- Four in 2014, including Best New Artist
Mini bio
How it started.
Ben Haggerty grew up in Seattle and began writing lyrics as a teenager. He first released music as Professor Macklemore, putting out Open Your Eyes in 2000 before dropping “Professor” and releasing The Language of My World in 2005.
The breakout.
His partnership with producer Ryan Lewis brought The Heist in 2012. “Thrift Shop,” featuring Wanz, reached No. 1, and the duo won Best New Artist at the 2014 GRAMMYs. Their songs made room for both playful storytelling and subjects such as marriage equality.
His own name.
Solo albums GEMINI and BEN followed in 2017 and 2023. Speaking to NPR about BEN, he described wanting to reconnect with the pleasure of making music. The record brings together guests including Tones And I, DJ Premier and NLE Choppa.
Using the stage.
His recent work includes protest music and the Free Palestine benefit tour. After announcing shows in Dublin, Paris and London in September 2026, he brought the three-city run to audiences the following month.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025fucked upRapper
- 2023BENSolo artist
- 2017GEMINISolo artist
- 2016This Unruly Mess I’ve MadeRapper, with producer Ryan Lewis
- 2012The HeistRapper, with producer Ryan Lewis
Awards
Quotes
I make music for the people that get it. I make music for myself.Macklemore, NPR interview with Scott Simon
Discussing the range of sounds on BEN in March 2023.
Trivia
- Ryan Lewis worked as Macklemore’s photographer before they collaborated musically.
- His golf clothing brand Bogey Boys collaborated with Adidas in 2023.
- He told GQ that a five-iron shot from a fairway bunker helped spark his obsession with golf.
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