Macklemore Began Writing Lyrics When He Was 14
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Macklemore: 11 Facts About The 'Thrift Shop' Rapper

3. Macklemore Began Writing Lyrics When He Was 14
Macklemore was still a teen when he began writing lyrics, and has said in interviews that he was inspired by "a lot of East Coast underground hip hop", including Wu-Tang Clan and Nas. Picture: Macklemore Instagram