• Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' $10,000 Grant Ban Lifted By Aliso Niguel High School

    Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have shown their concern over the dwindling funding of public school arts programs in the form of a $10,000 grant to an Orange County high school. However, early last week, it was revealed that Aliso Niguel High School declined the grant due to the promotion of "misogyny and drug use." Mackelmore was evidently disheartened by the news, which came in light of parents' complaints about a visit from the pair. The ban was prompted by a contest (held by the textbook website Chegg, according to The Orange County Register) in which students competed to win a visit and grant from the popular Hip Hop duo.

  • Macklemore, Ryan Lewis Open Up About New Album, Addiction

    Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are recording a new album, which should be out by the end of the year and covered Complex this month to talk about the process of making the LP. Ben Haggerty also opens up about his struggle with addiction in 2014 as fame started to overwhelm him.

  • Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz and YG Slam the Grammys for Not Nominating Artists That Best Represent Rap and Hip-Hop

    The 2015 Grammy Awards drew some tough critics. Kanye West led the charge, storming the stage when Beck won the the award for Album of the Year over Beyoncé and going on a rant after the show. Most of the rap and hip-hop community felt let down this year and they weren't afraid to post online about it. Snoop Dogg was particularly upset, citing the fact that some of the genre's greats have less wins then Macklemore. YG and Trey Songz joined in, but they were arguing on a personal level.

  • Jack White, 50 Cent, Austin Mahone & More Get Topps Baseball Cards Commemorating First Pitches

    Who says that baseball cards are just for athletes? Today (Jan. 22), the legendary Topps baseball card brand announced its first series of baseball cards for 2015, and the new packs are set to include some limited edition cards featuring celebrities during their first pitches. Amongst those listed, notable baseball enthusiast Jack White will be receiving his own card, in addition to musicians such as 50 Cent, Austin Mahone and Macklemore.

  • Macklemore Confirms New Album on Twitter, Assures Fans That 'The Heist' Follow-Up Will Be Out in 2015

    It looks like 2015 will be a good year for Macklemore fans. Although nothing official has been announced, the "Thrift Shop" rapper recently responded to a comment on Twitter asking about new music. Mack responded by telling the follower that new material will be out this year, "XXL" notes. The release will be the follow-up to 2012's smash hit "The Heist."RT @loucereal: Its 2015 and I still don't have a new @macklemore album wtf <- you will this year. Believe that — Macklemore (@macklemore) January 1, 2015This is big news for fans who have been patiently waiting around for new Macklemore music. "The Heist" propelled the rapper and collaborator Ryan Lewis to stardom following a slew of hits like "Same Love," "Can't Hold Us" and "Thrift Shop." The effort went straight to No. 1 on multiple charts, but peaked at No. 2 on the "Billboard" 200."It's these sort of astute observations on the human condition and keen self-awareness that set this effort apart. That reality, coupled with Ryan Lewis' vast, daring and layered production, makes "The Heist" a truly beautiful album that challenges musical boundaries," "XXL" wrote about the album.Mack recently stopped by Ebro in the Morning to talk about being a white artist in the hip-hop realm.
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