I don't think Mackelmore is preachy. He's a smart guy that believe's in equality. He should be screaming it from the rooftops.

18 months later, you're still killing it. One hit wonder my ass. Props to you Ben & Ryan!

I have a huge amount of respect for the two of them. I appreciate the blunt honesty put into the lyrics and the fact that they're not backing down from what is morally right.

I'm old. I never listened to his stuff before 2021. My son had posted "Otherside" to his FB page a few years back. When he died of fentanyl poisoning on 1 January 2021, I listened to all the clips he had posted. That one hit hard! The more I know about Mackelmore, the more I respect him.

I honestly thinks that it's sad how an artist like Macklemore would be one of the first artists who just was just pushed out of the hip hop mainstream or ridiculed for just being different. Macklemore was talking about shopping at thrift shops at a time where one of the biggest songs around that time was about Versace, was making songs about gay people in a time where no one else was doing that, and because he pulled the Impossible by beating 4 hip hop heavyweights in the best rap album category, we killed him for that, it's terrible. Now today with people complaining that everyone sounds the same, we had a rapper that was different from the norm and yet we pushed Macklemore away.

I adore Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. They are fantastic and I really get inspired by them and their music. Going to their concert was one of the best things I've ever done.

To everyone throwing salt: Macklemore has been in the game for over a decade in the underground scene in Seattle. I'm a Seattleite and heard about him as far back as 05 when a friend of mine sent me a song of his (The Town, great song btw) via Skype. He loves hip hop, respects the culture, and gives up props to the OGs. He had Sir Mix A Lot in his White Walls video, but Nicki Minaj sampled Mix A Lot's song for Anaconda and didn't even have him in the video for a little cameo (Sir Mix A Lot mentioned in his VladTV interview that he would have liked to have been in the video, so she may have not even asked him). Oh, and btw, I'm *Black* (East African). Please stfu, geezus.

Now I understand why I love Macklemore so much. What a lovely true human being.

I lost it at ; " I`m wearing his jewelry" :))))

"Be here, Be now" - that's my motto!! I love him!

Really like the thoughts and mindset he as in his fame and life, keep it going macklemore

I just heard about this guy 2 days ago! What?! A new addition to my favorites. I've been so repressed.

These guys are very talented

Now i've got addiction to their songs

The both of them are Gorgeous but Ryan Lewis has a jaw line from the God's. #Lordhavemercy

Macklemore's awesome~~I totally identify with him and his struggles. ❤From MN!

it's anazing that he can share his feelings with us

Macklemore...Ben...stay strong. I know he'll never ever see this but I've had similar struggles. I was on heroin and the downfall was fast and extreme. I fight every day...I have dreams about using still 7 yrs later. I didn't care if I died and didn't want medical attention if I did OD. I wish more rappers would be honest about this stuff and stop sensationalizing...because of the sensationalizing, my 15 yr old brother is an addict in full form...and we are afraid we cannot save him..

Good for him he's total right I love you your awesome macklemore don't stop what your saying

Be here, be now, enjoy it. Solid advice.

I've been to one of his concerts and he can come off preachy HOWEVER it's the only kind of church I'd definitely be willing to participate in :)

Respect. You once said that rappers have a massive influence on us kids. Well u have a pretty good one. :)

Not sure how I got here but wow this Macklemore is so inspiring and genuine and honest.

I love them both no matter what's. hope them both all the best this year...Happy New Year...2014 guys...

Love you Benny and Ryan. You speak the words yo the he'll I've been thru and go thru everyday

That was in 2014! Imagine now, 2016, after "Downtown" with Eric Nally! They were amazing then, but now after "Downtown"......I'm dead with addiction on that song! Great job Ben and Ryan. Smart minds. Credit to Eric Nally too, amazing voice. like if you know Eric Nally, if you don't search him up!!!!

Oh i love these two

I'm 62. This young man makes me proud. Puts my faith back into the human race.

GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND YOUR MESSAGE

Loved Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' album, The Heist. My opinion: they should collab wit Big K.R.I.T.

Macklemore, you're a lovely human. I hope when you talk that you aren't just sort of saying the things that...I don't know...that make you SOUND lovely. It's something I've done myself so I'm not judging. I hope you take each day and experience it. I hope you look back when it's all over and say "I did OK." I hope you make mistakes and withhold from chastising yourself. I hope you continue to be you.

Macklemore's so collected, damn

Keep on ur platform n make sure you stay humble n your reasons you do it are honorable ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

im not big fans of their music but he seems like a good guy

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC! AWESOME AND I LOVE IT! THANK YOU! :)

“HAVE RESPECT”!

He a real dope rapper.They are mad cause they know he's right have you seen his album the Heist.Keep it up mackelmore i love all your music

Thank you for sharing...we need to understand

“HAVE RESPECT”

PURE ARTIST

i get fuckin teary at everything macklemore says

great line at the end

Its great that a celebrity finally got IT right! The "it" being their public behaviors, their views on what's going on in the world (good & bad) how they handle fame, personal issues & short comings, etc. I can't stand when a celebrity condescends on us regular folk like they can relate to something they are totally clueless about. I'm tired of the ones that jump on any bandwagon thats getting attention so they can get noticed & some get some extra publicity (especially on social media)The ones that have raczor sharp focus to scrutinize everyone else's short comings but are completely blind to their own. The several that take every opportunity given to have their voice heard in support of whatever situation/charity thatspopular & getting everyone's attention. Celebrities that act like their famous for being on a reality show. Your not a star possessing talent that others don't have access to. Recording a sexual romp isn't the "talent"thats required to make you deserving of a Marilyn Monroe level of celebrity. you got lucky with a reality show, now stfu already. Celebrities that seem to feel that they are in a position to advise us on things such as religion, politics or civil duty vs just entertaining us with using their talent & art. Bryan Lewis & Macklemore found the right formula to relate to people, show they are down to earth & haven't let fame go to their heads, they support their beliefs but don't use every opportunity to do so, admit their imperfections & lend support to other who are still struggling. For this stuff and so much more. These guys are the definition of what a celebrity of the people should be like.

I really love that song same love

Was "unusual" the best choice of words for this anchor? It wasn't the usual topics wich means Mack's music is technically unusual but it has a befit ice connotation

Aww they are great people

he sure got me at the end... sucker!!! I love this guy so much!!! respect!!

i love him so much he is an amazing guys like ryan i will always support u

LOVE Macklemore!

I LOVE Macklemore 😍❤️❤️❤️

man, 7 years later and u banging

Ben, if you're reading me (sorry for my english ^^), let back your red pen and remember "Otherside". You impressed me by your personality and your ability to controver your difficulties and make it as a force. Please, please if you're reading me, don't let anything else than what defines you, driving your own way to the life your what to live ! When your acting in connection with what you want it happening in your life, everything go to this idea and it leans to a project. Listen "Otherside" en boucle, it made me have a revelation. I've seen my people's dreams die I've seen what they can be denied And "weeds not a drug" - that's denial Groundhog Day life repeat each time I've seen oxycontin take three lives I grew up with them, we used to chief dimes I've seen cocaine bring out the demons inside Cheatin' and lyin' Friendship cease, no peace in the mind Stealin' and takin' anything to fix the pieces inside Broken, hopeless, headed nowhere Only motivation for what the dealer's supplying That rush, that drug, that dope Those pills, that crumb, that roach Thinkin' I would never do that, not that drug and growing up nobody ever does Until your stuck, lookin' in the mirror like I can't believe what I've become Swore I was goin' to be someone And growing up everyone always does We sell our dreams and our potential To escape through that buzz Just keep me up, keep me up Hollywood here we come read again these lyrics… I cried on it each time ! It made me suffer but feel good and I sing every time, it make me happy. You make me happy. Eveeytime I listen to your music I dance and sing ! Love you

Everything he says I agree with besides the trayvon thing he's famous for going against the flow and it makes it that much more sad that he has to go with the crowd instead of thinking in his own

Love them!

great guy

I like macklemore because he is a great rapper and he says some great things I don't get why anyone would hate him!

I love you macklemore & Ryan lewis33

I'm wearing his jewelry LIKE A BOSS

Love Macklemore, love the message behind his music, and love his personality. But can we all "Mackleless" this year? I mean until he releases new music, we can mackeless with this old one.

damn you if you say bad things about them. they are amazing and that's it.

Plase help me whats the song at 5.06?

Be strong Mack,focus on the music.

I think Malc looks like Eric from Divergent!!!

Love them

Macklemore for president

Wow...you can't hold me down.. I'm gonna beat down the store doors to go cop that album. Lol.

Whats the music at 5.06?

I thought Ryan Lewis was black...

i cannot hear what u have posted

I love them

Why celebs gets drug abuse pr maybe even alcholism thing ( english not my first language )

i may not be the same, but that`s not important . No freedom till we equal ... Damm right i support it

What does ryan lewis do

Love your muisc!!!!!!!"

Pmsl at the last comment. Great guys, great music. :)

unusal? no not at all

Ryan sitting there like a disappointed mom at the parent teacher interview

C un bon ce mec

.... press .... radio and films ...

i swear he looks like my P.E teacher if he got a comb over....

Anyone that can write Rhymes and he can write, has the ability to reach an audience through what they have gone through or believe in, but I dont believe a word he says. thats why I took the time to respectfully comment.

2 awsome rappers had the same problem.Drugs.eminem and macklemore

Seattle

My turn

Ryan Lewis looks a bit like G Eazy in this interview.

does the other guy ever speak?

I wish it was real but still would suck that one video where he is detoxing from drugs in the video it's a hard thing to go threw wonder if he really was with drawing in the video

sharkfacegang4ever

ya'll. ben haggerty has a fiance. i'm pretty sure ryan and ben's partnership is all business. let the gay comments rest.

Mack-ul-more or maq-ool-orm

I never seen ABC cover stories about Rappers health...Oh, wait!! He's a white rapper. Sometimes u can see right through the b.s.

They no the importance of a catchy chorus....

I N D E P E N D E N T hustlers chasing dreams are now cloud surfing forever touching the Net!

2 legit 2 quit

I pray for you Madonna

Using trey who for ratings. #typicalstars it's like advertising

Yea I like him but to me he's a gay or at least bi

I'm wearin his jewelry lol quick combat love them fools!

Wow I don't hate the gay I'll make it work this world would be so hate full if the gay was gone

macklemore smh