With the help of Ed Sheeran, Macklemore crafted a song dedicated to his daughter called Growing Up where he gives advice to Sloane for when she gets older.Įverything Macklemore is screams role model. In May of 2015, Macklemore became the father of a beautiful baby girl named Sloane. But he has also used this control to take on new responsibilities away from music. Macklemore has taken control of his life and is using his experience to help others. ‘If I can be an example of getting sober, then I can be an example of starting over’. Macklemore was not only able to get sober, but he is now acting as a role model for those seeking help. He wrote the song Starting Over to share his experience with being in the public eye while trying to maintain sobriety. In 2008, he admitted himself into rehab and then celebrated three years of sobriety before having a brief relapse in 2011 which he quickly bounced out of. Macklemore spent his twenties trying to battle his addictions and destructive lifestyle. Not only has he inspired many to help to others, but he demonstrates strength and personal respect.” Not only has he inspired many to help to others, but he demonstrates strength and personal respect. Macklemore’s dedication to the youth of America has made him a major icon with my generation. There, the two visit sick kids and give them an extra boost of strength to keep fighting through whatever disease they may have. And, every now and then, Macklemore will head over to Seattle Children’s Hospital with his good friend, Russell Wilson. Macklemore also shares his story on his past with drug abuse for the Half of Us Initiativewhich is an organization that helps the youth with any problem they may have. He is an important force in the Seattle ‘We Day’ conference that is dedicated to empowering youth. One is the 30/30 projectwhich works to build lasting healthcare facilities all around the world. Macklemore is also very involved in philanthropy work. But I believe it is reasonable to think that Same Love gave the battle the push it needed to become Washington legislation. The fight was already in the process before the song was released. It is understandable that Macklemore wasn’t the sole reason for the legalization to happen. In December of 2012, five months after Same Love was released, Gay Marriage was legalized in Washington state. But the lyrics to Macklemore’s song created a buzz that led to more serious conversation among the political representatives. Washington politicians began to discuss marriage equality in February of 2012. His main point is that people can’t change who they are and that love is love.Īt the time of Same Love ’s release, gay marriage was illegal in most states – even in Washington. Later, he went on to discuss how certain political and religious leaders influenced the fight against marriage equality. In the song, Macklemore talks about how, when he was a little boy, certain stereotypes made him think he was gay. The song, Same Love, shocked his listeners due to its serious pro-stance on LGBT rights. His main point is that people can’t change who they are and that love is love.” But, in July after his debut, Macklemore dropped a single that took a political, controversial stand. For a while, as Macklemore built his image, he kept releasing catchy, fun songs. The fun natured song became a household favorite, the catchy beat and unusual topic of thrift shopping lured in thousands. Macklemore became big in 2012 when he released his first song, Thrift Shop. To me, the most important musical activist is the Seattle native, Ben Haggerty, or, as most people know him, Macklemore. We are consistently exposed to artists, musicians, and authors who use their talent to be activists. It’s through social media and technology that our awareness is created. My generation is actually much more aware of social issues and accepting of diverse situations than those that fall before us. Technology and social media have ‘taken our attention away from what’s really important in life’. My generation is often chastised for being materialistic and ignorant of the problems in the world.
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