Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, known professionally as Macklemore, is an American rapper from Seattle, Washington. He began releasing music independently in 2000 and later achieved international recognition through his collaboration with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2009–2016).
Macklemore started his career in the year 2000, self‑releasing the project *Open Your Eyes*. Over the next several years he continued to put out independent material, including *The Language of My World* (2005) and *The Unplanned Mixtape* (2009). His Seattle roots and DIY approach defined his early artistic development. In 2009 he formed a partnership with producer Ryan Lewis, which lasted through 2016 and brought him broader commercial success.
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Macklemore operates primarily as a solo artist; the listed former member reflects his notable collaborative period with Ryan Lewis.
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Macklemore’s early independent releases laid the groundwork for his later mainstream breakthrough with Ryan Lewis. The partnership produced chart‑topping singles and expanded his audience beyond the underground hip‑hop scene. His continued solo output, including music videos such as “DRUG DEALER,” demonstrates an ongoing commitment to independent artistry.